Car door lock failures often stem from simple issues, with dead key fob batteries being the most common culprit. Most key fobs use coin-style batteries that can be easily replaced by opening the ...

The keyless car is a marvel of engineering. But how is it that they can start even when the battery in your key fob goes dead? The answer lies in science.

Earlier this month, we broke a story about Toyota locking its key fob remote start function behind a monthly subscription.If owners of certain models aren’t actively enrolled in a larger Toyota ...

To replace the battery: Find the notch on the fob. Some fobs may require you to remove the interior key first. Gently pop the two halves apart.

A family in Ocean County, Maryland fell victim to a new type of automobile theft -- a key fob signal hack that allowed thieves to unlock their $50,000 Chevy Suburban and drive off with it.

When the time comes, Toyota simply cuts off access to one of the functions on the key fob already in the owner’s possession. To get the feature back, owners have to pony up $8 per month or $80 ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Millions of drivers use a key fob to lock and unlock your car. It’s a great feature to have, but keyless entry is only a convenience if you maintain the technology ...

thieves now utilizing key reprograms a tool that allows them to connect to a key fob signal in just seconds, making it easier and quicker for car thieves to strike. YOU’RE TAKING A DEVICE.

To the consternation of some owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service, The Drive has discovered. The issue only applies to 2018 and ...

Whether you think it's a cool feature or a dumb one—or both—the 2024 Ford Mustang is now available with a key fob that lets the user remotely rev the engine, thus the name: Remote Rev.

Caught On Camera: Suspected Car Thief, Leaving Little Trace, Prompts Key Fob Security Warning. November 11, 2019 / 10:52 PM PST / KCAL News BRENTWOOD (CBSLA) — A ...