Question: The buttons on my key fob wore away and don’t work due to 3 years of using it daily. I went to the local car dealership and they want to charge me $140 for a new one. The exterior plastic is worn and buttons are not working. I know there has to be a way to get a new key fob without spending hundreds. Can you supply suggestions on how to fix this or where I can get a cheaper one that works?
Replacement Key Fob – How To Fix Or Replace Car Key Fob
Answer: You can purchase just the plastic casing and put the electronic board back in and see if that works. You can also buy the exact key fob for your car depending on car. Some car websites sell a completely new car fob for around 10% (most prices for a NEW CAR KEY FOB is around 10 bucks) of what the car dealership would charge. We will list a few below.
Replace Key Fob For Car
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3 Button Replacement Key Keyless Remote Shell Pad Cover Fob Case For Toyota
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1999-2008 Ford Mustang Keyless Entry Remote Key Fob
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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE CLICKER FOB
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2002-2006 Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima Keyless Entry Remote Key Fob
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2005-2010 Honda Odyssey EX Five Button Keyless Entry Remote Fob
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Gm Key Fob Tahoe Yukon Escalade
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Replacement Keyless Remote Key Fob for Ford and Mazda F150, F250, F350, E350, Ranger, Escape, Explorer
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How To Repair A Car Remote Key FOB
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Bought a new key fob and need free programming?
Free Programming Instructions for ALL Car and Truck Key Fob.
All car and truck vehicle links are below.
The links below will take you to a page where you will be able to choose your exact car and program your new key fob…
Acura Free Key Fob Programming
Buick Free Key Fob Programming
Cadillac Free Key Fob Programming
Chevrolet Free Key Fob Programming
Chrysler Free Key Fob Programming
Dodge Free Key Fob Programming
Honda Free Key Fob Programming
Hummer Free Key Fob Programming
Hyundai Free Key Fob Programming
Infiniti Free Key Fob Programming
Isuzu Free Key Fob Programming
Jaguar Free Key Fob Programming
Lexus Free Key Fob Programming
Lincoln Free Key Fob Programming
Mazda Free Key Fob Programming
Mercury Free Key Fob Programming
Mitsubishi Free Key Fob Programming
Nissan Free Key Fob Programming
Oldsmobile Free Key Fob Programming
Plymouth Free Key Fob Programming
Pontiac Free Key Fob Programming
Saturn Free Key Fob Programming
Scion Free Key Fob Programming
Subaru Free Key Fob Programming
Suzuki Free Key Fob Programming
Toyota Free Key Fob Programming
Volkswagen Free Key Fob Programming
Volvo Free Key Fob Programming
Why is it called a key fob?
The word FOB originated from watch fobs. The fob refers to an object attached to a pocket watch chain. Car starters, Garage door openers, and Keyless entry devices on motel room doors are also called fobs.
How much does it cost to get a new key fob?
If you lose or break the key and fob a dealer replacement and the programming will cost $200 or more. If you have a car that is fairly common (Hyundai, Honda, Ford, Nissan, Chevy, Toyota, Kia) and you did not pay over $35,000 for it, a new key fob will cost less if you buy one online and that includes the programming. A Mercedes dealer quoted $470 for a new key fob and programming, and a Jaguar dealer replacement keyless fob could be as much as $600.
Do you know of a better way to fix or replace a car key fob? Please leave a comment below
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Keith has spent 28 years repairing machines, starting as a military mechanic and later maintaining food processing equipment before moving into appliance repair. He founded RemoveAndReplace.com to share field-tested repair advice.
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