Very common car access functions are the immobilizer and the remote keyless entry system. For more advanced systems passive entry and passive start functions are implemented that allow unlocking or ...

The days of replacing a car key by having an inexpensive blank copied and cut at a hardware store are pretty much over. Most new cars today come either with a push-button start system or keyless entry ...

Electronic car keys, also called key fobs, are useful for controlling your car’s doors, trunk, and alarm and can sometimes even remotely start your car from a distance. Like any other electronic ...

Today’s new cars pack in more high-tech electronic features than ever before, and that includes in the key fob. The device has gone far beyond simply locking or unlocking doors, starting a car ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For those into faithful classic vehicle restoration, the idea of modernizing anything might be akin to nails on a chalkboard. But, while the ...

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Earlier this month, we broke a story about Toyota locking its key fob remote start function behind a monthly subscription. If owners of certain models aren’t actively enrolled in a larger Toyota ...

A car key fob's remote functionality can be impacted due to some external or internal reasons. Think about a situation. You are all geared up for a road trip this winter and suddenly tragedy strikes.