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  2. Car key - Wikipedia

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    By 1904, cars had doors, beginning with the Oldsmobile Model R, and by 1908, door keys were introduced on the Buick Model 10, but ignition was still done via cranking. [3] In 1910, engine keys were introduced but only locked the car's electric circuitry. [4] Car-starting was still done with cranking, or later on in the 1920s, by pressing a button.

  3. Remote keyless system - Wikipedia

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    The computer saves the code and the car is then taken out of programming mode. As RKS fobs have become more prevalent in the automobile industry a secondary market of unprogrammed devices has sprung up. Some websites sell steps to program fobs for individual models of cars as well as accessory kits to remotely activate other car devices.

  4. Smart key - Wikipedia

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    A Nissan Fuga intelligent key. A smart key is a vehicular passive entry system developed by Siemens in 1995 and introduced by Mercedes-Benz under the name "Keyless-Go" in 1998 on the W220 S-Class, [1] after the design patent was filed by Daimler-Benz on May 17, 1997.

  5. Remote starter - Wikipedia

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    A remote starter is radio controlled and connected to the car’s computer. The aim of this feature is to have the engine running for a given time for cooling or preheating the car before using it, to save time during winter times which requires defrosting the windshield.

  6. Power door locks - Wikipedia

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    Nearly every car model today offers this feature as at least optional equipment. Early systems locked and unlocked only the car doors. Many cars today also feature systems which can unlock such things as the luggage compartment or fuel filler cap door. It is also common on modern cars for the locks to activate automatically when the car is put ...

  7. Keychain - Wikipedia

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    A keychain (/ ˈ k i t ʃ eɪ n / ⓘ) (also keyring) is a small ring or chain of metal to which several keys, or fobs can be attached. The terms keyring & keychain are often used interchangeably to mean both the individual ring, or a combined unit of a ring and fob.

  8. The Club (automotive) - Wikipedia

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    A club installed on an older car. The Club is the trademark version of a popular automotive steering-wheel lock , produced by Sharon, Pennsylvania -based Winner International. The company was formed in 1986 for the purpose of marketing the device.

  9. Immobiliser - Wikipedia

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    The electric immobiliser/alarm system was invented by St. George Evans and Edward Birkenbuel and patented in 1919. [2] They developed a 3x3 grid of double-contact switches on a panel mounted inside the car so when the ignition switch was activated, current from the battery (or magneto) went to the spark plugs allowing the engine to start, or immobilizing the vehicle and sounding the horn. [3]

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