So You’re Saving Money By Buying a Used Key Fob? Here’s What To Do Next.

You made an excellent choice when you decided to avoid paying the dealer ungodly sums of money to replace your broken or lost key fob, and instead decided to take matters into your own hands. Now that your use keyless entry remote has arrived, you’re probably wondering about the programming process.

In most cases, the process is going to be incredibly simple. First, you’ll want to verify that you have the right keyless entry remote for your car. If you still have the old one, you can do this by cross-referencing the part number and the FCC ID number on the old and new key fob. If they match, then you’re good to go. If not, then it’s possible you’ve purchased the incorrect key fob.  Not sure if you bought the correct remote?  Call us at 402-671-5100, we are here to help!

Once you’re assured that you have the correct key fob, you’ll have to go to our website, where you can search for the key fob programming directions for the keyless entry remote that you’ve purchased. Again, if you have any problems at all finding the correct directions for the key fob that you’ve purchased, we’d be more than happy to help.

Now, each car and key fob is different when it comes to the method of programming. That being said, almost each pairing is incredibly easy to set up, and you should only need to allot a few minutes for the entire process. If after you’ve finished the programming instructions the key fob doesn’t work, don’t automatically assume that you’ve purchased the incorrect key fob! Most key fobs are battery operated, and it’s entirely possible that you might need to replace the battery in yours.

However, if it’s not the battery and the key fob is malfunctioning, we’d be more than happy to help you get one that does work. Purchasing a replacement remote from Keyless Entry Remote Inc guarantees success with our no questions asked money back guarantee means! 

Now, we should note that, in a few cases, you’ll need to go to the dealer to have your new key fob programmed. We know that’s a pain, but you’ve got to look at this way: By purchasing the key fob yourself, you’ll be saving yourself a hefty sum on what you would’ve paid the dealer for your replacement keyless entry remote.  Use our handy preferred professional key fob programming locator to find a local professional key fob programmer in your area.