With technology constantly evolving, modern day vehicles have so many perks that we take for granted nowadays that were never thought to even be possible 50 or so years ago. There was a time where ...

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Keyless entry systems have become common in today’s cars and are certainly a convenience, and a safety, feature for drivers. But keyless entry can turn terribly inconvenient when a key fob breaks and ...

Q. Our two key fobs stopped functioning on our 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Oddly, this happened after the car was serviced. Is it possible for us to revive the fobs ourselves without taking them to the ...

Key fobs are a generally pretty mundane and overlooked piece of automotive paraphernalia. A few decades ago, drivers didn't have a way to remotely unlock their cars, and now it's taken for granted.

Like anything powered by a battery, a car key fob can die—often at the worst time. Here’s how to change the battery in your key fob quickly and safely. Check your battery type. Most fobs use small ...

In February 2018, Detroit's Big Three automakers began noticing something strange with many of the new vehicles shipped out of Southeast Michigan to dealerships: They were missing one of the two key ...

Check your battery type. Most fobs use small coin batteries (like CR2032), so confirm before you buy. Pry it open with care. Find the seam, pop it gently—no need to wrestle with it. Replace and click ...