What are Ilco keys for?
These keys contain a transponder chip enclosed in the head that communicates with the vehicle's immobilizer system. This line of keys contains a transponder chip enclosed in the plastic head that communicates with the vehicle's immobilizer system.
Does ILCO make car keys?
The Ilco®, Ilco EZ® and Silca® branded lines of automotive keys range from solid metal keys, black plastic head keys and shell keys to Transponder and Transponder Compatible key blanks.
How are key blanks manufactured?
Keys are cut with a machine called a key duplicator. ... The key duplicator is then turned on, and as the original and blank keys move horizontally across the machine, the blade cuts into the blank key, using the original as a sort of template. Afterward, the lock tech will sand the duplicate key for a smooth finish.