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Freightliner Columbia / Century Key Replacement
Freightliner Columbia / Century keys date back to 2000 and span 1 key system across the model’s generations — mechanical (non-transponder). DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs every one of them at your location anywhere in Dallas–Fort Worth, 24/7 — spares, all-keys-lost, fobs and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.
About Columbia / Century Keys
Verified key reference for the Freightliner Columbia / Century — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer each generation uses. Boundary years can overlap; we confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.
| Model / Generation | Years | Key Type | Transponder / Immobilizer | Blade / FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia / Century | 2000s | Mechanical (non-transponder) | Non-transponder (mechanical) | Double-sided, FT key code (Dodge-pickup–style blank) |
Security System & Immobilizer
Freightliner trucks and Sprinter-based vans use fleet-oriented key systems — from simple cut keys on older trucks to Mercedes-derived electronics on Sprinters. We service them at the yard or roadside.
On the Columbia / Century specifically we see: Non-transponder (mechanical). A correctly cut but unprogrammed key turns the locks and never starts the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.
Which key does your year have?
- 2000s: Mechanical (non-transponder) — Non-transponder (mechanical) (Double-sided, FT key code (Dodge-pickup–style blank))
Our Columbia / Century Key Services
- Key replacement — lost, stolen or broken keys cut from code and programmed on-site, including all-keys-lost by VIN
- Spare key duplication — cheap insurance done in one short visit
- Fob & transponder programming — remotes and smart keys paired to the immobilizer
- Lockout service — damage-free entry, 24/7
- Ignition repair — worn cylinders and keys that won’t turn
Freightliner Columbia / Century Key FAQ
I lost the only key to my Columbia / Century. What now?
We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site — no tow, no dealer wait.
Will a hardware-store copy start my Columbia / Century?
On transponder-era cars it opens doors and nothing else — the chip must be programmed to the immobilizer, which is what we do curbside.
How fast can you reach my Columbia / Century in DFW?
We dispatch the nearest mobile unit metroplex-wide, 24/7 — call (214) 717-6398 for an honest ETA.