Key fob replacement?

[superjohn]

Anyone have experience with getting key fob replaced? I'm sure dealership will be a ripoff. Is calling a local locksmith the way to go?

 

[Bootsy]

I was able to replace it at Ace Hardwares

 

[HuskyHawk]

Have only done it at the dealership. It’s an encrypted wireless signal. I’m not sure it can be done elsewhere and mapped to your car. I replace the batteries myself though.

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[Dove]

Warranty should cover one or two lost fobs. Out of pocket I think they're btw 200 to 600 bucks. Probably at the lower end.

 

[huskiesouth]

Did one myself a while ago, maybe search YouTube, there's a video for everything there. dealer has no secret code to do it.

 

[wheelerdog]

My wife had a dead battery on her Accord key fob last month. The screw was completely stripped. I bought a battery and she took it to Schaller. They managed to get the fob open and replaced the battery for free.

 

[Fishy]

Did one myself a while ago, maybe search YouTube, there's a video for everything there. dealer has no secret code to do it.

Yep.

It’s like a garage door opener. There’s a learning sequence, etc.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I ordered one from the Mazda OEM site and had the dealer program it. I think the fob was like $80 and the service was like $200. And my wife was really mad.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Hardware stores or local locksmiths can do most fobs much cheaper than dealerships.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I ordered one from the Mazda OEM site and had the dealer program it. I think the fob was like $80 and the service was like $200. And my wife was really mad.

That is something to remember when you see a key fob way below market.

It comes unformatted and the programming cost is the majority of the total cost.

 

[superjohn]

The timing stinks because dealership is closed as is mechanic. Trying to contact a Mobil locksmith because it's my only car key and can't get in the car. This is probably going to be an expensive mistake.

 

[husky99]

Ace in canton ct can do it and sometimes has coupons in their flyer

 

[HuskyHawk]

The timing stinks because dealership is closed as is mechanic. Trying to contact a Mobil locksmith because it's my only car key and can't get in the car. This is probably going to be an expensive mistake.

Does your Fob not have a physical key built in? Or did you straight up lose it?

 

[TRest]

The timing stinks because dealership is closed as is mechanic. Trying to contact a Mobil locksmith because it's my only car key and can't get in the car. This is probably going to be an expensive mistake.

i have 2 cars with one fob left each and have been too cheap to get another done. Living on the edge.

 

[Fishy]

The timing stinks because dealership is closed as is mechanic. Trying to contact a Mobil locksmith because it's my only car key and can't get in the car. This is probably going to be an expensive mistake.

Ohhhh…..this is a more immediate problem.

Yeah, you might need the dealer tomorrow.

For now, do you have AAA?

 

[huskiesouth]

I may be completely imagining this, but I believe that, at one time, you could call the car manufacturer and, if you can prove to them who you are and give them the VIN #, they can possibly open the car remotely by sending a signal through your phone while it is being held next to the door.

 

[NJHusky]

Warranty should cover one or two lost fobs. Out of pocket I think they're btw 200 to 600 bucks. Probably at the lower end.

I paid 150 when turning in a lease with a missing fob

 

[TRest]

I may be completely imagining this, but I believe that, at one time, you could call the car manufacturer and, if you can prove to them who you are and give them the VIN #, they can possibly open the car remotely by sending a signal through your phone while it is being held next to the door.

People are supposedly stealing cars around here by using a device that boosts the fob signal from inside your house to the driveway to start cars so probably possible. Lifestar could send a signal to open your doors I think.

 

[superjohn]

Ohhhh…..this is a more immediate problem.

Yeah, you might need the dealer tomorrow.

For now, do you have AAA?

Got a mobile locksmith to come out. I now have a fob to start the car but the car won't lock. He is coming back out tomorrow morning to complete the job. $285, ugh. This has not been a fun day.

 

[Fishy]

Got a mobile locksmith to come out. I now have a fob to start the car but the car won't lock. He is coming back out tomorrow morning to complete the job. $285, ugh. This has not been a fun day.

Ow.

If you don’t have AAA, this is a good reminder why you should.

 

[Stinger92860]

I could have helped with a Non-Key Fob. I know a guy in West Virginia who is a expert.

 

[Jaker]

Yup, Ace hardware

 

[Chin Diesel]

People are supposedly stealing cars around here by using a device that boosts the fob signal from inside your house to the driveway to start cars so probably possible. Lifestar could send a signal to open your doors I think.

There is truth to that statement which is why it's recommended you store your keys in a drawer or a metal box if you live on an area where this is an issue.

 

[August_West]

Anyone have experience with getting key fob replaced? I'm sure dealership will be a ripoff. Is calling a local locksmith the way to go?

You can’t unlock and start with your phone? Time for an upgrade.

 

[Dove]

Yup, Ace hardware

I hear that Ace is the place.