LockTech LTTCE Manual

Transponder Chip Extractor
by
LockTech
Part # LTTCE
Thank you for purchasing our Transponder Chip Extractor. This press is designed to remove the
transponder chip from a transponder key reliably and efficiently. Most transponder keys on the market
utilize an inner core that holds the transponder chip inside of an outer jacket which forms the outer
plastic of the key head. The LockTech Transponder Chip Extractor (LTTCE) is designed to work on this
type of transponder key. If the transponder key is of the "solid mold" type without an inner core and
outer jacket the LTTCE will not be able to press out the inner core containing the chip and should NOT
be used on these transponder keys.
The LTTCE is designed to be used either handheld, bench mounted, or vise mounted. If BENCH
MOUNTING, the screw pattern is 4 inches X 1.6 inches and threaded for 10-32 machine screws. (screws
not included) If VISE MOUNTING, tighten the vise only enough to hold the LTTCE securely. CAUTION:
OVER TIGHTENING THE VISE HOLDING THE LTTCE CAN DAMAGE THE LTTCE.
On some transponder keys it may be necessary to vise mount or table mount the LTTCE to get enough
leverage to force out the inner jacket.
Usage Directions
IMPORTANT NOTE: When cutting transponder keys and when using the LTTCE
always wear protective gloves and safety glasses.
Prepping the transponder key
Use a small pair of bolt cutters (we have found 14in bolt cutters work best and are the most efficient) or
other means to remove the top portion of the plastic key head. This step must be done in order to
expose the inner core so that it can be forced out of the outer jacket. Since transponders have a very
short working distance, practically all transponders will be in the bottom half of the key as close to the
key blade/face of the ignition as possible. Usually just under the key ring hole is the best place to cut the
top off. This will normally cut off enough to expose the inner core but not cut the transponder in half.
When using the bolt cutters or other cutters, cut the head off as perpendicular to the key blade as
possible. See Fig 1
Once the head of the key has been removed, the key blade needs to be cut so that the remaining key
blade is approximately the same length as the head of the key. This is done to minimize the chances of
the blade folding under pressure. See Fig 2. Center the key blade above the center channel and finger
tighten the thumb screw securing the key blade. Then center the head of the key between the step
blocks as shown in FIG 3.
On keys where the metal blade of the key extends all the way up through the key head to the key ring
hole, it is not necessary to cut all the way through the metal inner jacket when removing the upper
portion of the key head. If unsure, it will become obvious when attempting to cut the top portion off that
the inner core is metal. Usually this is enough to split the plastic outer jacket and allow it to slide off the
metal core. See Fig 2.