Locksmiths might not be able to program fobs for every brand. Another option is to buy a key fob online and then have it programmed at a dealership or by a locksmith.

Step 3: Press the Remote Programming Button Press and hold the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons simultaneously on your existing working key fob for about 15 seconds.

The great news for car owners is that electronic key fobs make your vehicle much more difficult to steal than in generations past. On the other hand, they also introduce new components that can be ...

Your car's key fob is totally hackable, but there's a simple way prevent potential break-ins and theft.

Although before I start replacing any parts, I would start with reprogramming the key fob. Honda has a specific 12-step procedure for programming — a quick check online and you should be able to ...

We explain how you can gain entry to your car using a hidden feature in a dead key fob - and the measures you can take to avoid being locked out of your car because of a dud remote key.

But as some complimentary subscriptions for Remote Connect come to an end, Toyota owners are getting an unexpected surprise —they can no longer use their key fob to remote-start their vehicles.

And they do get in. Over at Wired, Andy Greenberg reports on how one hacker figured out how to capture and mimic the signals from his car's remote key fob.

To the consternation of unaware owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service.

Problems with keyless fobs appear to be an increasingly common problem for motorists as technology has shifted the market away from the traditional key and lock.