Category: Dead Key FOBS

Buick opening instructions updated

Buick opening instructions We recently updated Buick opening instructions when the battery in the key fob dies. That’s on this page, the Buick dead key fob page. This was necessitated by the new Envista introduced in 2024. Most Buick’s today hide their key holes, but the Envista is a whole new ball game. The key …

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Replacing a Standard Toyota Key Battery

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Toyota Key Battery My brother was having some trouble with his Toyota remote and actually thought it would need to be replaced. So rather than leave him to spend what’s likely a lot of money, we went ahead and opened it up. We did a video as well that you can see here. There is …

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Start a Fisker with a Dead Key Fob

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How to Start a Fisker with a Dead Key Fob Starting the Karma But first, if you are still locked out, click here for help getting inside! Finally, if you need another manufacturer, click here. To activate the push button ignition in your Karma, place the key fob against the side panel near the driver’s …

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Start a Jeep with a Dead Key Fob

How to Start a Jeep with a Dead Key Fob Starting Your Jeep But first, if you are still locked out, click here for help getting inside! Second, for video help, click here! Finally, if you need another manufacturer, click here. In Jeep vehicles built prior to 2009 and using the rectangular-tipped key, the Engine …

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Open a Jeep with a Dead Key Fob

How to Open a Jeep with a Dead Key Fob Getting into Your Jeep Vehicle First, if you are already inside, click here for help getting started! Second, for video help, click here! Finally, if you need another manufacturer, click here. Retrieving the mechanical key To remove the emergency (mechanical) key from a key fob …

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Start a Fiat with a Dead Key Fob

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How to Start a Fiat with a Dead Key Fob Starting Your Fiat But first, if you are still locked out, click here for help getting inside! Second, for video help, click here! Finally, if you need another manufacturer, click here. Fiat models built after 2010 use the rounded key fob shown in the image. …

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Open a Fiat with a Dead Key Fob

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Getting into Your Fiat First, if you are already inside, click here for help getting started! Second, for video help, click here! Finally, if you need another manufacturer, click here. Retrieving the mechanical key The Key Fobs used in Fiat models built after 2010 are sleek and rounded (see the image to the right). Slide …

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