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Key Fob Programming

A key fob that won't lock, unlock, or start your car usually isn't actually broken — it just isn't programmed (or paired correctly) to your vehicle's…

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Signs You Need This Service

✓A new or replacement fob doesn't lock/unlock the car

✓Buttons work for some functions but not others (e.g., locks but won't start)

✓You bought a fob online and need it paired to your vehicle

✓A previously working fob suddenly stopped responding

✓You want an additional fob programmed for another driver

A key fob that won't lock, unlock, or start your car usually isn't actually broken — it just isn't programmed (or paired correctly) to your vehicle's receiver. This happens with replacement fobs bought online, fobs that lost their programming after a dead battery, or additional fobs you want added for other drivers in the household.

We program remote fobs and smart keys for most major vehicle brands on-site, using the same class of diagnostic equipment dealerships use, without the dealership wait. If your fob is physically damaged rather than just unprogrammed, we can also source and program a replacement shell.

How It Works

Diagnosis

We check whether the issue is a dead battery, a damaged fob, or simply a programming/pairing gap.

Fob sourcing if needed

If you don't already have a compatible fob, we source the correct one for your make and model.

Programming

Using professional key programming equipment, the fob is paired to your vehicle's receiver and immobilizer system.

Full function test

Every button and function — lock, unlock, trunk, remote start where applicable — is tested before we leave.

Frequently Asked Questions

In most cases yes, as long as it's genuinely compatible with your vehicle's year and trim — we'll verify this before starting.

That's a classic sign of a transponder/immobilizer pairing issue rather than a remote function issue — it's a different (but related) programming step we handle in the same visit.

Most vehicles support multiple paired fobs — we can add additional ones for other household drivers.

What Affects Pricing

Vehicle brand and fob complexity
Whether a new fob needs to be sourced or you already have one
Number of fobs being programmed
On-site mobile service vs. shop visit

Bringing your own compatible fob typically lowers the total cost versus sourcing one through us.

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