How to Deal With Lost Or Stolen Vauxhall Combo Keys

It's always a pain to lose your keys, but the consequences can be even more severe if you drive a van like the Vauxhall Combo. If you use your van for business the possibility of losing your keys or having them stolen allows thieves access to equipment and property belonging to clients.

Keys Lost or Stolen

It can be a hassle when you lose keys to your car, or are stolen. There are ways you can try and find keys, such as following your steps or trying to remember the last time you seen them. You can also use a key-finder app on your smartphone or other devices to locate the keys. Some owners even place their spare keys in biscuit tins or in the microwave, though this isn't recommended since it could cause damage to the key and damage your car!

Another option is to contact an expert locksmith. They can provide a new key and programme it to work with your ignition system and immobiliser, as well for the locks on your vehicle. They can also help you replace a broken key, to ensure you have a functioning spare in case of an emergency. Moreover, they can offer you tips on how to keep your keys safe in the future.

This is particularly important when you have a Vauxhall Combo van that you employ to conduct business. It could be a nightmare for your business if you lose your keys or they fail to perform as they should, as thieves may be able to gain access to the vehicle and steal equipment or other property belonging to clients. A spare key can be created by a locksmith for autos quickly and cheaply.

It's not uncommon to be locked out of your Vauxhall particularly if you live in an area that is crowded with a lot of traffic. A professional auto locksmith will quickly unlock your vehicle without damaging it. They have a variety of specialist tools that aren't available to the general public, therefore they can unlock any model or brand of Vauxhall.

Many people need a spare vauxhall zafira replacement Key car key when their original key is damaged or they own another kind of key. They can often produce the replacement key for your vehicle while you wait, and at a price much lower than what you'd imagine.

Broken Keys

It's not the most pleasant thing to discover that your car keys have been damaged. Especially if it's in the ignition lock, which means that you are unable to start your car. There are some things you can try before calling a locksmith for instance, using pliers of pliers to open the case.

It's a tedious job, but it's worth the effort. Make sure you take the new blade and examine if it fits inside the case. It could be a little loose. If it's extremely tight, you can make use of a needle file to slightly widen the groove but not enough that the pin dangles. Once you have the new vauxhall car key blade and it's in the right place, you can insert the pin back in the case. This could be a bit tricky, but it is possible to do.

If you're not confident doing it yourself it is possible to have a locksmith provide an alternative Vauxhall combination key. They can perform the task faster and less expensive than dealers and won't need to request codes from Vauxhall.

A reputable locksmith will be able to give you an estimate before they start work. This will prevent any hidden costs. They can also program the key to communicate with the ignition system of your vehicle or immobiliser.

If you own a vauxhall key cover replacement combo key that has an electronic chip, it's crucial to fix it in the earliest time possible. This is because if the chip becomes damaged, it could stop your car from starting and this can result in costly repairs. A locksmith can repair the chip and then program it to work with your car. It's not necessary to pay for a dealership. They'll also make you an additional key that you can use as a backup if you encounter problems with your primary one at a later date. This is especially useful in the event that your car is used for business purposes.

Immobiliser Problems

If your car starts to rev but it won't start it's most likely an immobiliser problem. This system ensures that the key you use to start the car is the right one. This is accomplished by sending a signal to an antenna inside the ignition switch. Then, the signal is transmitted to the engine's computer. The car will begin to start if the code in the ECU matches the key. If not, various different actions are blocked to prevent the car being started.

Normally the immobiliser light will flash when the key isn't the right one, however on certain older cars, this would only happen intermittently. This is due to the fact that the key fobs in these cars split open instead folding like modern flip keys. In the end, the tiny chip at the end of the key can drop out. It looks a bit like an unfinished piece of plastic, but it's vital to the immobiliser system.

This could cause a variety of issues however the most common is that the ECU is not convinced that the key is correct and will allow it to spin the starter motor. This can be solved by using a professional auto locksmith program a new car key. Some dealerships will do this as well however it's much more expensive and puts you at their discretion. The dealer should examine the wiring with the diagnostic scanner if you decide to bring your vehicle to them. This will verify that the issue is caused by the immobiliser and not anything other than that. If it is, they will be able to "virginize" the ECU and allow a new key to be programmed.

Vehicle Security

Losing your keys is a nuisance for anyone however it can be disastrous for someone who uses their vehicle to work. It can mean not being capable of doing your job, thereby leaving customers disappointed or even losing property belonging to clients. It can also be costly if you have expensive equipment in your vehicle. We can stop theft by installing extra security locks to your vehicle. These locks are fitted on the outside of the doors and brace them making it less difficult for thieves to break into the vehicle.

We can also install Secure-A-Key, a device, to your vauxhall key fob Combo that will stop the most frequent method used by thieves to steal keys from go-cars (relay attacks). This device is fitted within your remote control. It shuts off the battery if you do not move it for a short period of time. When you move the remote once more, it activates all functions.

We have a CANM8 device that can be fitted under the dashboard for the Vauxhall Combo 2012 and up. The momentary switch is available at a reasonable price. When it is pressed, it allows the key to be turned into the 'off" position and removed while the engine is running.