Car Key Fob Programming in Seattle

The fact that the key fob is compatible with your car does not mean that it will work instantly, even if the fob is meant for that make and model. First, it has to go through the process of being registered with your car's computer system, otherwise called key fob programming. Roy Car Key Seattle provides the programming service for your remote or smart key right at the site of your vehicle regardless of where you purchased the key fob from.

Why a New Fob Is Dead on Arrival

Nowadays, all new key fobs use secure electronic communication in order to regulate the vehicle entry. The new key fob has to be registered in order for the car to be able to recognize its signal. While some cars (especially the older ones) use special sequence of actions like opening or pressing door buttons and turning the ignition on and off, modern cars need diagnostic tools to complete this task.

When a Fob Stops Working

One of the most common reasons why your key fob has stopped working is its dead battery. However, there are a number of other problems that can occur, such as damaged housing, broken buttons, wetness and electronics malfunctioning. There are situations when it is possible to repair your fob just replacing the housing, since the electronics are perfectly fine, which is a lot cheaper than buying a whole new fob. There may also be cases when the problem is not caused by your key fob but by your car itself, in case both key fobs have stopped working, our specialist will check the system and tell you what to needs to be replaced.

Smart Keys and Push Button Cars

If your car has a push button start function and uses proximity key, it is necessary to carry out both remote and immobilizer programming of the fob. That is to say that the new key should be able to communicate with the keyless entry system as well as with the immobilizer in order for you to be able to start your car. Our specialists program proximity smart keys for almost all major car manufacturers. We offer car key programming service for those who lost all the copies of their smart key. After programming a new key fob, we check all the features including remote lock/unlock, proximity entry and engine start.

Genuine Parts, Aftermarket Parts and Fobs You Bought Yourself

We supply both manufacture fobs as well as high quality aftermarket versions and our technician will help you understand which one would be better for your specific car. In some cases, an aftermarket fob would be a perfect reliable solution while in other cases, your car would require an original manufacturer part. If you have already bought a fob, then please bring it to the appointment and we will be able to determine whether it would be suitable for programming or not. It may happen that the fob from the Internet will either be incompatible with your car or will have an incorrect FCC ID or will be programmed to another car.

Drivers who are looking for car key replacement will require cutting a key blade and programming a remote. Our mobile locksmiths can do both services at your car location in case if it is supported. You can bring your own compatible remote or purchase one from us and we will be able to program and test it. Please call us at (206) 866-1695 with your vehicle year, make and model or fill out our contact form.