Quick Answer: A regular key is purely mechanical—if it turns the lock, it works. A transponder key also contains an electronic chip that must be recognized by your vehicle’s immobilizer system. If the chip isn’t programmed (or isn’t responding), the key may turn in the ignition but the car won’t start. Around Sugar Land, most vehicles on the road use transponder or smart-key systems—so a “simple duplicate” often requires cutting + programming, not just cutting.
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