Transponder Key Replacement
Lost or broken transponder key? We cut and program a new chip key to your car's immobilizer on-site, for most makes and models, usually for less than the dealership.
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Transponder and chip key replacement near me
Locks Around the Clock provides transponder key replacement across the Coachella Valley. We are a licensed (California Locksmith License #4407), family-owned locksmith with a real Palm Desert Storefront and a 24/7 mobile team, serving every city from Palm Springs to Indio since 2007. Call (760) 625-0955 for a free estimate.
- New transponder keys cut and programmed at your vehicle, no tow needed
- We program the chip to your car's immobilizer so the engine actually starts
- Works even when you have no working key left to copy
- Most makes and models, from older chip keys to push-to-start smart keys
- Usually well below dealership pricing, with a spare cut on the spot
Licensed & Bonded
CA Locksmith License #4407
Family-Owned
Same family since 2007
Real Storefront
Country Club Dr, Palm Desert
24/7 Mobile
Fast response valley-wide
The transponder key replacement process
What to expect when you call Locks Around the Clock for transponder key replacement.
- Step 1
Tell us your year, make, and model
We confirm the exact transponder your vehicle uses before we come out, so we arrive with the right blank key and programming tool the first time.
- Step 2
We come to your vehicle
Our mobile locksmith meets you at home, work, or the parking lot, stocked with transponder blanks and the equipment to read your immobilizer.
- Step 3
We cut and program the chip
We cut the mechanical blade and program the transponder chip to your immobilizer, then confirm it both unlocks the doors and starts the engine.
- Step 4
You drive away with a working key
You get a straight price and a key that works. We recommend cutting a spare while we are there, because a second transponder is far cheaper than another lost-key call.
Recent work across the Coachella Valley
A sample of transponder key replacement and related jobs from our licensed, mobile team.
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Call (760) 625-0955What Coachella Valley customers say
- ★★★★★
"They came right after 30 minutes. Just as promised. Less than a minute to unlock the door, and paid the same quote. Usually people ask for extra and give you excuses. Love that about them."
- ★★★★★
"Locks Around the Clock has been our locksmith at the El Mirador Medical Plaza for about 15 years. Thomas and Dan are great. Knowledgeable, friendly, and ask all the right questions."
- ★★★★★
"I use Locks Around the Clock for all of our rental homes in the desert. Excellent customer service and very reliable. I highly recommend them for all of your lock needs."
Transponder Key Replacement: FAQs
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Other locksmith services we provide
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Car Key Replacement
Lost your only key or want a spare made? We cut and program replacement car keys, key fobs, and transponders for nearly every make and model, mobile at your door or at our Palm Desert Storefront.
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Chip Key Replacement
Need a new chip key? We cut and clone or program chip keys to your vehicle on-site, for most makes and models, and cut a spare while we are there.
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Key Fob Programming
Already have a fob that needs pairing? We program key fobs to your vehicle on-site, including dealer parts and aftermarket remotes, for most makes and models.
Key Fob Programming
Need transponder key replacement today?
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