Are you interested in learning about car door locking system? If you really want to know how your car doors lock, here’s a simple explainer that will help you understand the lock mechanism in car doors. There are two types of car door lock system used today – Power Door Lock System and Remote Keyless System. Let us learn about these car door lock systems in brief. Power Door Lock SystemPower Door Lock System is the most widely used car door lock system. Power Door Lock allows the driver (or other individual) to lock and unlock all the car doors … Continue reading Power Door Lock System and Remote Keyless System
Pin Tumbler Lock or Yale Lock
The pin tumbler lock or Yale lock is one of the most famous lock that uses pins. The pins used in pin tumbler lock are of different lengths and secures the lock so it cannot be open without the correct key. Pin tumblers locks are most commonly employed in cylinder locks which are also known as radial locks. The tumbler lock is said to be one of the most primitive type of locks and their traditional forms were used during 4000 BC in Egypt. Ancient pin tumbler locks consisted of a wooden post affixed to the door, and a horizontal … Continue reading Pin Tumbler Lock or Yale Lock
How Does Transponder Car Key Work?
Transponder keys were developed during World War II for fighter planes and the word is derived from the combination of transmitter + responder. Transponder keys are specially designed handheld keys that transmit a radio signal to the vehicle’s remote receiver and used to unlock and start vehicles. The vehicle’s motor-receiver reads this special radio frequency with a designated, distinct digital identity code to lock or unlock the vehicle and it also starts the vehicle’s ignition system. The type of transponder keys used in vehicles is called magnetic coupled transponder systems. Magnetic coupled transponder systems do not require constant electricity or … Continue reading How Does Transponder Car Key Work?