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Suzuki Key Fob Programming
There are a few things you should know before trying to program your own key fob. The first thing is that the procedure can differ between different automobile models.
The majority of modern cars have an immobilizer system. This means that if you don't have the original key and you don't have it, you won't be in a position to start the car.
Keyless Entry System
A keyless entry system makes your car easier to drive, and can make you feel safer. It allows you to open doors and start the engine without having to look for keys. The system uses radio frequencies to connect the key fobs to the receiver inside the car. The process is relatively simple and does not require any special equipment or previous experience.
When you press a button on the key fob, it transmits an encrypted 40-bit code to a receiver in your vehicle. The receiver matches that code with an operation code that will tell it what to do, such as unlocking the doors or opening the windows. The system is designed to keep other people from using your key fob to unlock your vehicle, since each transmitter has its unique code.
Modern cars have systems that automatically lock your vehicle when you walk away. This can be useful in the event that you are susceptible to forgetting things or worried about leaving your vehicle unattended. However, these systems have their disadvantages, like the ability of thieves to hack into them.
There are a variety of issues that can cause the keyless entry system and remote starter not to work properly. The most frequent issue is a dead battery in your key fob. If this is the case, you can try replacing the battery inside your fob. If this does not fix the issue, you may need to have your fob reprogrammed.
With this technology, drivers can start their engines without having insert a mechanical key. The fob instead sends an access key to the console which unlocks a set of electrical switches and starts the engine. Once the engine is started it can be pressed to shut it off.
The system has safeguards to prevent the car from starting without intention when nobody is around the wheel. The computer will check that the transmission is in Park and the brake pedal is pressed prior to allowing the car's engine to start. It can also be programmed to demand a specific sequence of button presses.
Suzuki's smart key fob, like other wireless devices of today communicates with your car via radio frequency. The transmitter is integrated into the fob, and its signal is picked up by antennas in and outside the vehicle. These antennas are akin to ones used by door locks, and enable the car to know when the fob is in its range. If the receivers detect the signal, they turn off the immobilizer, allowing the engine to turn as a normal key.
Keyless Remote Control
If your key fob won't work, there could be an issue with the physical device, such as damaged battery connector contacts or button. It could also have an issue with software that requires reprogramming. A few tests with a voltmeter or multimeter should show whether or not the battery has the charge and is able of operating the microprocessor within the remote.
Key fobs that are newer use RFID (radio-frequency identification) to communicate with the computer in the vehicle. The key fob sends a digital code and the car computer stores it so that the key can unlock and start your vehicle.
The key fobs transmit a signal using the same frequency as a cell phone, and this technology can be used to remotely activate certain car systems, like power lift gates, or to start a vehicle's engine from outside the vehicle. Fobs emit a loud sound to deter thieves and unwanted guests.
The most frequent reason for a key fob's device to stop working is because the batteries have to be replaced. Follow a few simple steps to reprogramme your fob if this is the case.
Immobilizer
The Immobilizer, as one can guess from its name, stops the vehicle from starting without a key fob. The system utilizes LF (low-frequency 125 KHz), transmitting antennas that are activated when the key fob is held or its handle is pulled. The transponder chip of the key fob transmits its ID to the vehicle. The module that is aware of the vehicle's identity checks the key fob's identification to the one stored in the BCM and, if they are compatible the vehicle can start.
This system is very effective at deterring most carjackers, though it does not protect against the more technologically-advanced thieves. In a recent study, security researcher Bokslag was able to stealthily hack three popular immobilizers of car brands within a matter of ten seconds after receiving the keys.
The majority of older vehicles use an unreliable, simpler version of this system. It uses only one personal code, which is permanent, and a second code, which changes every time the ignition key is turned. Newer vehicles use an advanced, electronically-controlled Engine Immobilizer system that features two-tier security.
You'll need the seven-digit SKC (Skip Key Code), that is specific to your car, in order to reprogramme your key. This number can be retrieved from the Dealership when you purchase your new Key Fob. You will also need the Workshop Code and Importer Number. The Immobilizer system is usually not affected by a disconnect of the battery however the Transponder ECU on the Key Fob will need to be reprogrammed using the OBDII port with the right diagnostic tools.