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5. They had to be programmed for my car. That's where the $300 comes in. It took the tech about 30 minutes.

Reply to Wifes husband (Reply #4)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 02:54 PM

Dec 23

All this high-tech stuff. There are all these theft controls that have to be synced to the fob, I guess.

I did look into a kit that let you program it yourself, but the first step was 'insert key fob into key programming slot under the steering wheel," and there was no slot. Frustrating! I guess the idea is just what happened with me-- I got so frustrated after that, I willingly called a locksmith and paid weekend prices.

Oh, well, I just won't buy any more Xmas gifts!

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Key fob or car electric system? [View all] multigraincracker Dec 23 OP

There is a battery in the fob, replace it. n/t FSogol Dec 23 #1

Think ill switch it with the spare and see if it happens again. multigraincracker Dec 23 #2

Just yesterday I had to replace TWO key fobs. viva la Dec 23 #3

Key fob Wifes husband Dec 23 #4

They had to be programmed for my car. That's where the $300 comes in. It took the tech about 30 minutes. viva la Dec 23 #5

Post the question on YouTube. 3Hotdogs Dec 23 #6

There was a really good video that explained how to program. viva la Dec 23 #11

New car .... economically, always a bad idea. 3Hotdogs Dec 23 #13

I usually get a used one. "Gently used." viva la Dec 23 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Wifes husband Dec 24 #15

$350 is too much. Avoid the dealer. Go to a local locksmith and they can copy the fob progamming onto a genric version FSogol Dec 23 #7

Yep. I had that done for my VW. Auggie Dec 23 #10

It was on a Sunday, and they came to my house. (Good, because I couldn't start my car!) viva la Dec 23 #12

Not always the answer... 2naSalit Monday #16

That's awful. Does your area have a consumer protection agency? FSogol Monday #17

In Montana... 2naSalit Monday #18

I had 2015 Ford Fusion I read there was secret code in them that was not in the doc03 Dec 23 #8

Talked to an old friend that taught multigraincracker Dec 23 #9

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