Plymouth Key Replacement Houston Texas

14-09-2021 - Welcome to OkeyDoKeyLocksmith! Have you misplaced or broken the key to your Plymouth? Do you want to copy transponder key, side winder or keyless entry? Scouting for a convenience and competitive keys replacement services?

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Okey DoKey Locksmith offer 24/7 fast and affordable Plymouth keys replacement. Call for immediate assistance, free estimate and scheduling. Our expert mobile car locksmith come to you to duplicate or replace your lost keys on-site.

Furthermore, we can solve all your Plymouth locks, key and ignition concerns.

Does Plymouth use transponder keys?

Plymouth began using transponder chip keys with the Plymouth Voyager 2001. Transponder based mechanism are mandatry or optional depends on model and year.

Usually, if your key has a gray colored rubber head, it has a transponder.

Remote head keys

In 2001, Plymouth established accepting keys with the remote clicker assembled in the beak of the key. Most models shifted to the new remote head key in the years following.

The keys are more expensive of course, but a non-remote key used in their place.

Why does Plymouth use transponder keys?

A major purpose of Plymouth immobiliser and transponder is to prevent unauthorized vehicle access and theft. The remote clicker option also provide extra convenience and security.

How does Plymouth transponder and immobilizer work?

The anti-theft technologies developed by Plymouth is the Sentry Key Immobiliser Module (SKIM). A Sentry Key Immobiliser Systems (SKIS) installed in the vehicle to act as the brain. Each programmed SKIM key carries a unique code for specific vehicle.

When you insert a SKIM key into the ignition, the SKIS sends out an RF signal to the transponder in the key. If the key recognize the vehicle, it sends a unique message back to the computer with its unique code. The SKIS confirm that the key authorised to start this particular vehicle. If the key is not programmed for the vehicle, it will shut down after two seconds of running.

How to program a Plymouth transponder key yourself?

If you have 2 functional keys, Plymouth use a simple on-board procedure to add a duplicate keys. If you only have one key available, a diagnostic equipment required to add keys.

How do I know if my Plymouth has a transponder key?

• Plymouth Voyager 2001-2003

Duplicate Plymouth keys

How to duplicates Plymouth keys and remotes?

Plymouth vehicles may have supplementary keys added applying a straightforward dash-board process. Only if the user have at least two functional keys that are already decoded.

How to duplicates Plymouth keys on board?

1. Get a blank key online or at the dealer.
2. Go to a local hardware store and cut the key. (You can also avoid the two first step by ordering a cut key online service).
3. Insert the first functional key into the ignition key-tunnel and turn to the RUN/ON state.
4. Hold the key in the RUN/ON state for not less than 5 seconds (no more than 15 seconds) and turn the ignition lock back to the OFF state.
5. Remove the first key, insert the 2nd functional one and turn to the RUN/ON state within 15 seconds.
6. The theft system alarm light should brighten after just about 10 seconds and a single chime sound signify entry into the programming mode.
7. Within 60 seconds, turn the second functional key to the OFF state and remove it.
8. Insert the new blank key and turn it to the RUN/ON state.
9. After around 10 seconds, a single beep will sound and the theft system alarm light will stop.
10. Wait 5 seconds and turn the ignition lock to the OFF state.

How to duplicate Plymouth key by VIN?

If you only left with 1 functional key, the on-board process will not work! A locksmith or the dealer can still copy your key using the VIN number and a proof of ownership. This done using dedicated diagnostics and programming tools.

Plymouth key cloning

One more option the dealer and the locksmith have is to copy and clone the key-data into a new cut blank. This also done using dedicated diagnostics tools and programmers.

Lost Plymouth keys

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If you have no key to a Plymouth made previous to 1998, the key has no transponder chip. All you have to do is to go to the dealer-ship with the VIN number and have them create a fresh key.

This process is considerably straight forward and in most cases should cost no more than a 100$.

One exception to what noted above is if the ignition cylinder replaced and is not match with the vehicle identification number.

When this happens, a locksmith oust the ignition again or to make a new key by reading the key trenches inside the ignition lock. This process is more compound and demands a locksmith with the relevant machinery and experience.

Lost Plymouth transponder key

If your Plymouth made after 1998, your key can contain a transponder chip.

If you have no key to an immobilized Plymouth, the ECM re-coded to accept a new key. This means that you need a towing truck to tow the car to the dealer-ship or to use the service of a mobile lock-smith who will arrive to your site.

My Plymouth ignition key wont turn! What to do?

There are many reasons for ignition problems! Please check our article about ignition repair and replacement.

How much a replacement Plymouth key cost?

Service	Price
Car Lockout	$60-$120
Locked keys in trunk	$60-$190
Door lock rekey/repair/change	$160-$280
Lost key replacement	$120-$200
Duplicate car key	$100-$180
Remote/Key FOB	$200-$300
Ignition repair	$110-$180
Key extraction	$80-$130
Ignition replacement	$160-$280
ECU re-flash	$225-$285

* Estimates above includes the technician coming out to you the parts and the labor.

Final price depends on:

• The state of the lock and the computer in the vehicle.
• The type of equipment that the technician need to use.
• The type of key that you would like to have.
• The chip configuration.

The tech will diagnose the vehicle and provide a price for you to approve before doing anything.

Okey DoKey mobile Plymouth locksmith 24/7

Our emergency mobile car lock smith are available any time of the day or night. Ready to handle all your Plymouth ignition and keys disputes. We usually arrive at customer location fast.

Our service van is entirely furnished with recent diagnostic, programming and cutting appliances able to restore keys onsite. A key replacement process for a vehicle usually done same day.

We take pride in caring a cost-effective price and reliable services. Give us a call at for a FREE ESTIMATE and our Plymouth expert will arrive to your place ASAP. Okey DoKey Locksmith is always here to meet your needs in a professional way.

References

1. plymouth.com
2. Plymouth Forum - Discussion forums for Plymouth lovers. Get together to discuss anything related to Plymouth automobiles.
3. edmunds - American online resource for automotive information.

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