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CmdrAstroNaughty t1_j4jiukk wrote

Modern vehicles have a chip in the key that is paired to the vehicle…it essentially won’t allow a car to start without the chip (key) in proximity

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exoticmatter421 t1_j4jp1n7 wrote

Most modern cars manufactures have chipped (transponder) keys, a lot of newer Kias and Hyundais do not!

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No-Lunch4249 t1_j4kuufl wrote

That’s crazy, even my 02 Acura has a chipped key

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exoticmatter421 t1_j4l2lmv wrote

Yeah, it’s not new technology by any means. Hyundai and Kia really screwed up here.

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stephiereffie t1_j4l6pic wrote

>Most modern cars manufactures have chipped (transponder) keys, a lot of newer Kias and Hyundais do not!

You get what you pay for.

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exoticmatter421 t1_j4l7b6l wrote

I can’t argue with that. Unfortunately, a lot of buyers of these affordable cars can not afford to get them stolen and miss work or pay out of pocket for repairs.

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