Vehicle access keys: transponder chip, smart fob and traditional key blade
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For vehicle access, we have three separate key types to work with. The transponder chip is passively read when close to the reader, the smart fob offers button-press convenience, and the traditional key blade is the mechanical backup. Each serves a distinct function for entry.