A key fob is a smart entry system that comes with an electronic lock that provides access to your car without you having to use a mechanical key. If you press a button on the key fob, it will unlock the doors of your car and it also has a button that if you press, will lock your car. You should use your key fob a few meters away from your car. Key fobs are also called electronic car keys.
Can lock your key fob in your car? Yes! I had a key fob in my bowling bag and put the bag in the back of the truck and closed the hatch. The hatch closed then all door locked in my car. I was pissed and had to call for help.
Reasons to intentionally lock your key fob in a car?
Some people intentionally lock their key fob in their car so they can easily get connected to it a few meters away when they want to enter their car.
Some other people lock it in their car so, that it will be difficult for someone to break into their car.
Ensure you always keep your key fobs safe so you don’t have to deal with issues of theft.
How can I lock my key fob in my car?
Below is a guide on how to lock your Honda key fob in your car.
- Switch off your car and remove the traditional key out of the fob.
- You can keep the fob anywhere in your car. It will be good if you keep it in the center console or glove box. Let it not be exposed.
- Leave your car with your traditional key in your hand before shutting all your car doors.
- Put your traditional key in the driver’s side door before turning it counter clock ways to lock it.
- Then, remove your traditional key and leave with it. Your car doors won’t automatically unlock–they will remain locked.
- If you want to unlock the doors of your car, put your traditional key back into the driver’s side door, then turn it clockwise. After doing this, all your car doors will unlock.
What do I do if my key fob is stolen?
If your key fob gets stolen, consider calling the police, then fill out a police report and provide so many details about it and people you suspect that must have stolen it.
Can car locks be changed?
You can change your car locks just like any kind of lock when it gets bad. All you need to do is contact an automotive locksmith to help you change your car’s locks and ignition locks.
How much does it cost to change your car locks?
If you give a dealer the job to do, it will cost you between 200 to 600 dollars to change your car locks. If you give a locksmith, you will spend between 75 to 220 dollars to change your car locks but if you do it yourself, it will cost you between 15 to 350 dollars to change your car locks.
What if I lost my key fob?
If you lost your key fob, you will need to reach out to a locksmith to rekey your car locks and ignition to be compatible with your new key fob. The rekeying process is very easy and it is not expensive. A lot of mobile locksmith services run throughout the day so you can easily get access to them.
Is there an app that can help search for key fobs?
Yes, there is. With about three dollars you can use the Phone Locator Pro app to search for your key fob. When you misplace your key fob, you can use a phone to call the key fob. Also, the Find One Find All, the key fob will help you search for about 6 devices.
What causes the key fob to stop working?
It is normal for your key fob to have issues at one point or the other while you are still using it. The major reason why your key fob stops working is because of its bad battery. But it is something you can easily fix if you carry a backup key fob or spare batteries with you but if you don’t, you will need to take a ride to a place where you can buy spare batteries for the previous key fob that stopped working.
Apart from a dead battery, other things can make your key fob stop working. If you replace the batteries and it still doesn’t work, it could be that you would need to replace your key fob completely.
It could also be that your car is the problem and not your key fob. Check to see if your car battery is dead. Also, check to see if there is a problem with the locks on your car.
How do I reprogram my key fob after replacing my battery?
Sometimes, your key fob can start malfunctioning as a result of signal loss, when that happens there will be a need for you to reprogram the remote yourself so you can still make use of it.
One important thing you should know is that different car models have their unique ways of reprogramming their key fob but the steps we listed out below can work for a large number of cars. It will be good if you look for more information about your car’s remote from the manual so you don’t make mistakes.
Below are steps you can follow to reprogram a key fob.
1. Substitute the batteries that are in the key fobs
Substituting the batteries in your key fobs is the first thing you should do when reprogramming your key fobs. You should know that sometimes reprogramming your key fob’s battery can be quite stressful but substituting the batteries of your key fob is very easy. All you need is your owner’s manual to guide you appropriately.
2. Enter your car
Enter your car and sit on the driver’s seat with your car keys and the remote in your hand. After doing this, close the doors of your car because if you don’t, it will ruin the reprogramming process.
3. Switch on the ignition
When you sit down in the driver’s seat of your car, insert the key into the ignition and switch it on so that the electrical systems can be powered. Do not switch on the ignition if it is in radio mode.
4. Click the lock button on the remote key
Put your key in the “on” position, before clicking the fob’s lock button and taking the key back to the “off” position. Continue to carry out that process about three times, always ending the cycle with the key in the position of “on”. It will send a signal to your electronic control units that it is your key that is sending out the signal, thus saving the information after that.
5. Listen for a lock sound
The moment you carry out the process above, you will hear a lock sound. The lock sound shows that you have successfully entered the programming mode. When you finish that process, clock the lock button again within 5 seconds, your programming will be properly carried out after that.
6. Programming extra remotes
If you have extra remotes, all you need to do is click the “lock” button ten seconds after entering the programming mode. This will help you program the extra remotes properly.
7. Switch off the ignition
As soon as you finish following the steps above, switch off the ignition to end the programming process.
8. Alight from your car and test the result of the process
Hold your key fobs in your hands and alight from your car before closing all the car doors. Go ahead to test the result of the reprogramming process.
Can you program a new key fob yourself?
Yes, you can. You can program a new key fob yourself but if you want to program a key for the start function, it will be very difficult for you to do it yourself if you don’t have the correct tools.
How much does it cost to reprogram a key fob?
It won’t cost you a dime if you reprogram your key fob for yourself but if you want to program the immobilizer function at a workshop, it will cost you between two hundred dollars to five hundred dollars.
Conclusion
Using a key fob makes locking and unlocking your car very easy. If you discover that your key fob is no longer working, consider changing the battery or buying a new one entirely.
Always learn to keep your key fob safe.