Remote Key Fob Replacement in Enterprise

A key fob that stopped working in Enterprise is not always a lost cause. We test it beside your vehicle and then replace the battery, move the circuit board into a new case or program a new fob, depending on which repair actually solves the problem.

A fob is essentially a small radio for the door locks, and on many vehicles it also holds the chip that allows the engine to start. If your car still uses a key you turn in the ignition, our page on transponder key programming in Enterprise explains the chip side of things.

• Testing comes firstMany dead fobs only need a fresh battery or a replacement case, so we check the simple causes before recommending a new fob.
• New shells for worn fobsIf the circuit board still works, we transfer it into a brand new case.
• Lost fobs erasedOn many vehicles we remove a lost fob so it can no longer open or start the car.
• Programmed on locationThere is no need to drive across the valley to a dealer, because the programming equipment travels with the technician.

Types of Fobs We Replace

Fobs come in a few basic styles, and the style decides how the replacement is made and paired with the vehicle.

• Separate remoteOlder vehicles use a small remote that is separate from the key, and we program a new one to the door locks.
• Remote head keyThe buttons sit inside the key head, so we cut the blade and then pair both the remote and the chip.
• Flip keyThe blade folds into the case, and a broken hinge can often be repaired with a replacement shell.
• Proximity smart keyThe vehicle senses the fob nearby, so we add the new fob to the car's memory and cut its hidden emergency blade.

What Drivers Tell Us About Their Fobs

Here is what usually fixes each of these common complaints once we have the fob in hand.

• "The buttons only work when I am standing close."That is usually a weak battery, so we swap it and test the range before trying anything more expensive.
• "The case cracked and the buttons fell out."We move the circuit board into a new shell, which costs far less than buying a complete fob.
• "I bought a fob online and it will not pair."We check the part number and frequency first, because some online fobs cannot be programmed, and we tell you before charging for the attempt.
• "My only fob is gone."We program a new one at the vehicle and, where the system allows it, erase the missing fob from memory.

How a Fob Replacement Goes

1. 1

   Describe the car and the problem

   Tell us whether the fob is dead, broken or missing, and we will quote the likely repair during the call.

2. 2

   Show proof of ownership

   We check your photo ID and the registration or title when we arrive at the vehicle.

3. 3

   Test, then repair

   We test the old fob first and then replace the battery, the shell or the entire fob as needed.

4. 4

   Pair and verify

   We program the fob, test the lock, unlock, trunk and start functions, and remove any lost fob we can.

What a New Key Fob Costs in Enterprise

A transponder key in Las Vegas typically costs $150 to $350 with programming, and smart fobs usually cost more than that range. A battery or a replacement shell costs far less when the circuit board still works, while visits at night, on weekends or on holidays usually add $25 to $75. You get the price once we know which fix your fob needs, always before we start, and our price guide has more detail.

Fob Replacement Around Enterprise

Fobs tend to fail at the worst possible moment, whether that is in a store parking lot in Mountain's Edge, a home garage in Southern Highlands or a job site off Blue Diamond Road. We come to the vehicle and complete the work on the spot. Our Enterprise automotive locksmith page lists the rest of the vehicle services we provide.