Electronic car keys (key FOBs) allow car owners to control their car doors, trunk, and alarm in the most convenient way. There’s an incredible feeling that comes with starting your car remotely or from a distance, and it’s all thanks to your key FOB. But what happens when this device fails? You may encounter issues that trigger a malfunction of your key FOB. It could be a signal loss. But don’t worry! You can fix the problem by reprograming your key FOB, and we’ll show you how to do it!
How Do I program a car key by myself?
The first thing you need to consider is the make of your car. Key FOB programming process varies depending on the car brand. What works for a Ford key FOB may not work for a Nissan smart key. Generally, you can reprogram a car’s remote in a few steps.
These steps apply to almost all the vehicles on the market. But the best practice is to find out the steps that are specific to your car model. Most times, the instructions are available in the owner’s manual. Now, without any further ado, here are the steps involved in programming a car key:
The first thing you need to consider is the make of your car. Key FOB programming process varies depending on the car brand. What works for a Ford key FOB may not work for a Nissan smart key. Generally, you can reprogram a car’s remote in a few steps.
These steps apply to almost all the vehicles on the market. But the best practice is to find out the steps that are specific to your car model. Most times, the instructions are available in the owner’s manual. Now, without any further ado, here are the steps involved in programming a car key:
Step 1: Enter your car with the remote and ignition key
Grab the remote and ignition key and get inside your car. Once you are in, close all the doors. Leaving the door open can disrupt the entire reprogramming process, and you don’t want that.
Step 2: Turn the key to the ‘On’ and then the ‘Off’ position
Now, you are inside your car. Place it in the ‘On’ position and press the Lock button on your key FOB. Once done, turn the key back to the ‘Off’ position.
Step 3: Perform the previous step three more times
Repeat step 2 three more times. Once you are done, place the key in the ‘On’ position. At this point, the key in the ignition will send a signal to your car’s electronic control units.
Step 4: Press the Lock button on the remote for about five seconds once you hear a locking sound.
Listen to hear the locking sound. This sound indicates that your car has entered programming mode. Now, you need to press the Lock button on the remote for about five seconds.
After this process, the locks will cycle again. This means that you have succeeded in reprogramming the key.
Step 5: Reprogram any additional remotes you have and end the programming sequence
For all extra remotes, you have, press the Lock button on them after entering the programming mode. Make sure you do this within ten seconds of entering the programming mode. You can program up to two additional remotes. Once you are done, turn the ignition back to the ‘Off’ position to end the programming sequence.
Step 6: Test the reprogrammed key FOBs
Now that you have completed the entire programming process, you need to test the reprogrammed key FOBs. Get out of the car with the key FOBs and close all the doors. Test the success of the reprogramming procedure by using the key FOBs to unlock the doors.
Hire a Professional
Some types of key FOBs are easier to reprogram than others. In some situations, the reprogramming procedure may require specialist hardware. In this case, the best option is to hire a professional to help you with the process.
Consult an authorized car dealer or a mechanic workshop. They should help you with reprogramming and have your key FOBs working again in no time!
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