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How to Deal With Lost Or Stolen Vauxhall Combo Keys

It's always a pain to lose your keys but the consequences can be more severe if you drive a van like the Vauxhall Combo. If you use your van as a business vehicle and you lose or have keys stolen could allow thieves access to client equipment and even property.

Keys lost or stolen

It can be frustrating If you lose your keys to your car or are stolen. There are steps you can take to try and find keys, such as retracing your footsteps or trying to remember where you last seen them. You can also use a key-finder app on your smartphone or other devices to locate the keys. Some owners put their spare keys into biscuit tins or in the microwave. This is not recommended since it can fry your key and your vehicle!

A professional locksmith is another option. They can make a replacement vauxhall van keys key and programme it to work with your ignition system and immobiliser as well in the locks on your vehicle. They can also repair the broken key to give you an extra key in the event of emergency. Moreover, they can offer you tips on how to keep your keys safe in the future.

This is especially important if you have a Vauxhall Combo van that you use to conduct business. If you lose your keys, or if they are not working properly, it can cause a lot of damage to your business. Thieves may be able gain access to the vehicle and take equipment or property belonging to clients. A spare key can be created by an auto locksmith in a short time and cheaply.

It's not unusual to be locked out of your Vauxhall if you reside in an area with lots of traffic. The good thing is that a skilled auto locksmith can access your car quickly and without doing any damage to the vehicle. They have a range of specialist tools that aren't available to the public, so they can unlock any model or brand of Vauxhall.

A lot of people require a spare Vauxhall car key when their original keys are damaged or they own another type of key. They are often able to provide an alternative for your vehicle while you wait, and at a cost much less than you would think.

Broken Keys

It's never pleasant to discover that your car keys are damaged. Especially if it's in the ignition lock, which means you are unable to start your car. There are a few things you can try before calling a locksmith, such as using a pair of pliers to open up the case.

This is a fiddly task, but it's worth the effort. Make sure you take the new blade and examine if it fits inside the case. It might be a little bit loose. If the groove isn't tight enough you can use a needle-file widen it but not so much that the pin is able to fall out. Once you've got the new blade and it's in position, you can place the pin back into the case - this may be a bit difficult, but it can be done.

If you're not confident doing it yourself it is possible to have a locksmith provide an alternative vauxhall astra key replacement combination key. They will be able to complete this more quickly and at a lower cost than the dealer, and they don't require you to request the codes from replacement vauxhall car keys.

A trustworthy locksmith is likely to be able offer you a cost upfront before they begin work, which will help avoid any unexpected charges. They'll also be able to program the key so that it can be used with your vehicle's ignition system and immobiliser.

If you own a vauxhall combo key (extra resources) that has an electronic chip, you need to fix it in the earliest time possible. This is because if the chip gets discolored, it will prevent your car from starting and this can lead to costly repairs. A locksmith can fix your chip and program it to work with your vehicle. You don't need to shell out money for a dealership. A locksmith can also give you an additional key in the event that your primary key fails. This is especially useful if your car is used for business.

Immobiliser Problems

Immobiliser problems are almost always the cause of the car not starting. This is the system that confirms that your key is the one it needs to begin. This is accomplished by sending a signal to an antenna inside the ignition switch. The signal is sent to the engine's computer. The car will start when the code in the ECU matches the key. If it does not, then different actions are blocked to prevent the car from starting.

The immobiliser light typically flashes when the wrong key is used however, in some older cars this happens only occasionally. Key fobs in older vehicles are split rather than folding up like flip keys. This means that the small chip on the end of the key may drop out. It might appear like an ejected piece of plastic, yet it is essential to the immobiliser.

This could cause different problems however the main issue is that the ECU doesn't think that the key is the correct one and will allow the starter motor to turn over. The best option is to find a reputable auto locksmith to program a new key for the car, which will fix this. Some dealerships can do this, but it's more expensive and you are at their mercy. If you do decide to take the car to a dealer ask them to examine the wiring using the aid of a diagnostic scanner. This will confirm that the immobiliser really is the issue and not something else. If so, they could "virginize the ECU" and allow the key to be programmed.

Vehicle Security

It's annoying for anyone to lose their keys, but for someone who drives for work it can be devastating. It can be a problem if you are incapable of performing your duties and, as a consequence you could disappoint your clients or lose their property. If you have expensive equipment in your van, it can be very expensive. Installing extra security locks on your vehicle can help to stop theft. These locks attach on the outside of the doors and brace them making it harder for thieves to break into the vehicle.

We can also install Secure-A Key to your Vauxhall Combo which will stop the most common way that thieves steal keyless go cars (relay attacks). This device is installed within your remote control. It disables the battery when you don't move the remote for a short period of time. When you move the remote once more, it is activated again.

For the highest level of vehicle security, we offer the CANM8 lock system for the Vauxhall combo 2012 onwards which can be placed under the dashboard. This is activated by a switch that is momentary and can be purchased from us for the cost of a small amount. Once it is pressed, it allows the key to turn to the 'off' position, and then removed with the engine staying on.