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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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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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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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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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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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How does a dead keyfob start a car?
Just like with a key which has the transponder built into it, it has to be close to the car's security transmitter in order for it to work. …
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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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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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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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how do I replace the lock cylinder on my truck
To replace the cylinder, you need to pull the horn button, then unscrew the nut holding the steering wheel on. Once removed, wiggle the steering wheel back and forth (one side to the other) with some …
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My remote key isn’t working to unlock my doors
It sounds to me like the fob contacts are giving up the ghost. If a battery replacement doesn't fix it, get a new clam shell for it. Just change out the guts (small electronic board) into the new clam …
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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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Is there a way to invalidate "old" keys on a Toyota Corolla 2013?
When you get your new key programmed for your Corolla (ref: this question), they can have any other keys programmed out of the vehicle. It has to be done with a special programmer. …
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Can I program a new key for my Toyota Corolla 2013?
The key for your Corolla is called a "G-Chip" key. You can purchase the key online (just search for your year and "g-chip" ... ensure it has the fob built in). … Getting the key from online is going to be far cheaper than buying it from the dealership. Having a locksmith program it will be much cheaper than the dealership. …
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Volvo V60 key needs new battery, will it 'forget' the car?
In most cars it's not the key remembering the car, but the car remembering the key. Your Volvo should be no different. …
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What is the funny looking thing attached to my new mazda3 key fob?
They should have taken it off of the key before they handed it to you. … Their claim is inventory control, which is what is happening with the key. …