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A key is an instrument that is used to operate a lock. A key is usually intended to operate one specific lock or a small number of locks that are keyed alike, so each lock requires a unique key. The key serves as a security token for access to the locked area; only persons having the correct key can open the lock and gain access.

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What is the name of photographed retaining clip?

Glarks' calls them an "Internal Tooth Starlock Push On Locking Washers Speed Clips Fasteners" ... yah, a mouthful. To remove them, gently pry around the outside with little lifts of a small/thin flat …
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Nissan Key Programing

It appears your only choice if you want to do it yourself is to purchase the Consult III plus, which will do the job on all Nissan, Infinity, and GTR vehicles. This is not a cheap option, but if you n …
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2007 Chevy Malibu key

The dealership should be able to make the key from the VIN. Since you do not have a registered key already, you will not be able to program it yourself. … The vehicle will have to be somewhere it can be reprogrammed with the new key(s). …
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Can I disable my 2009 Volvo S40's remote key fob panic button?

I think the easiest way to disable it would be to take the fob apart and put a very small piece of tape on the contacts for the button. This would make it so you could reverse this without too much is …
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One key stopped working on 2007 Honda Odyssey

Either the key itself is fouled (electronics or transmitter is broken) or the vehicle itself has lost track of the key. In the first scenario, you'll need to get a new key and get it programmed. …
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Old spare key not starting engine

To identify the key, there's an RFID chip in the key, which is interrogated by an transceiver in the vehicle. … Your old key will not work now because it was wiped when the new key was added. You could take all three keys back and get them all added back into memory (in most cases), if you wanted to. …
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2016 VW Golf won't turn on

Usually when I experience something like this, it turns out to be the connection of the battery terminals to the main cables. I'd suggest you check both end of each (positive and ground) cables. Ensur …
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Are there preventative measures I can take in case I lose my Odyssey key?

Blank - If the key has no markings it can be cloned. If the key is one which can be cloned, the parts department can do this for you. … Either way, if you lose your key, things become tough. If you lose your key you can get a temporary key made which is not programmed. …
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Two Mercedes Electronic Keys - One Works As a Remote - One Works to Start The Car - How Can ...

The only way to do this is to have the keys programmed to the car. The only way to do that is to take it to the dealership. They have the necessary tools which are proprietary. Only they have them. Ye …
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How to program spare key for Toyota Premio 260

Begin With: Driver's door open and unlocked & key out of ignition Insert and remove the key from the ignition switch 2 times within 5 seconds NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 should be performed within 40 seconds … Insert the key into the ignition and remove it. …
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ford taurus 2010 sel. lights flashing

From your description (as light as it is), the symptoms lead me to believe you either have an open hatch somewhere, or one of the switches which detects open hatches is malfunctioning. In this instanc …
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Program a new 2008 corvette key fob

You either have to have another key already coded, or you have to take the car somewhere to have it done (ie: dealership or locksmith). … This is actually a security feature built in so Joe Schmoe can't come along and code a new key/fob and steal your car. …
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Door unlocking with signal sent over a phone call

I'm not sure how that'd work, because a phone only transmits/transfers sound, not electromagnetic radio waves which you'd find being sent out by a remote. Mythbusters even did a piece on this calling …
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key fob not recongized after car sitting with dead battery

I'm sure it will require the fob to be re-paired with the vehicle ... not "repaired" but to be "paired again". (Sorry for being pedantic ... just wanted to be clear.) According to this website: There …
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2007 Hyundai Elantra - Car beep when I lock the door no longer working

I believe your Elantra has a switch under the hood which detects if it is latched or not. All of the doors, trunk lid/rear hatch, and hood must be closed or the "beep" will not occur. Since you stated …
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