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Can't you guys program the remote for me before you ship it to me?
We are amazed how often we hear this question.  Another one is:  Can I give you my VIN and you'll program it for me?  Well, here is our ultimate explanation on programming.  
Chrysler Crossfire switchblade remote key starts the engine but the remote doesn't work.
The switchblade remote key can lose it's synchronization if the buttons are pressed too many times when not in range of the vehicle.  If this happens the solution is to simply resynchronize
How do I find a locksmith and how much does it cost?
When you have a vehicle that does not have an onboard programming procedure for a remote or key then you need to go to a qualified locksmith.  By qualified we mean an automotive locksmith - some
How to determine which VATS chip your key has.
In order to determine which VATS chip number your key has you need to measure the resistance of the chip (Ohms.)   Go to a Radioshack or other electronics equipment store and use a D
I bought a DEI remote and you sent me all these different instructions. How do I know which ones to use?
To start, let's say that we group DEI remotes that are compatible together.  It is good for us because we don't have to stock every kind of DEI remote.  You may have received a remote that
I changed the batteries in my remote and now it doesn't work. Do I need to reprogram it?
Probably not.  This is a common problem with rolling code remotes.  When the battery is changed the receiver loses synchronization with the remote.  The remote starts rolling from the
I don't have a remote but my vehicle has power door locks. Does this mean I can order a remote?
Maybe. Power door locks are necessary in order for a keyless remote system to operate, but it does not indicate that your vehicle has the system. Call your local dealer parts department and give them
I don't have a remote right now. How do I choose what to buy?
There are three possibilities: Your vehicle has a factory installed system and needs a factory remote. Your vehicle has an aftermarket system and needs an aftermarket remote. You
I have a GM car that is H-Body or C-Body and Programming Procedure 120 and I don't have a a metal contact in terminal 8.
H-Body Cars Buick Lesabre Pontiac Bonneville Oldsmobile Eighty Eight C-Body Cars Buick Park Avenue Oldsmobile Ninety Eight     There are two pos
I program a second remote and the first one quits. I program the first remote again and the second one quits. What am I doing wrong?
In many programming procedures entering programming mode will erase all previous codes for learned remotes.  This means that any existing remotes will stop working.  This is good because it
I received my clone remote but not all the buttons are working.
Hence the term "clone," our clone remote is only capable of copying the functions that the original remote did.  For example, if your old remote has a LOCK and UNLOCK button, only the LOCK and U
Troubleshooting procedure for when you can't find the valet switch/button.
Below are examples of the button or switch:     Sometimes when an alarm shop installs an aftermarket system with a valet/bypass switch they don't mount the
Troubleshooting procedure when you can't find the receiver for RS-3000 or VIP systems (Programming Procedure #603)
The RS-3000 systems, otherwise known as VIP security systems from 1990 - 2001 Toyota vehicles were dealer installed systems.  This means the system was not installed at the factory but rather at
What does IKT mean?
  Example:   The Integrated Key Transmitter (IKT) is a remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter that is integrated with a key blade. Theory of Operation There are two main c
What is a transponder key (a.k.a. chipkey?)
A transponder is a benign electronic device implanted in the head of a key which remains dormant until awakened by energy derived from its close proximity to an induction coil at the threshold of a ve
What is the difference between aftermarket remotes and factory remotes?
Factory remotes work on factory systems, which are the original systems that are installed in the vehicle when it is built at the factory. Aftermarket remotes work on aftermarket systems.  Af
Why a keyless entry remote transmitter is called a fob or keyfob?
The earliest related meaning is recorded in 1653.  A fob was a small pocket for valuables.  By the late 1800s and early 1900s a fob had a dual meaning as the pocket used for a pocket watch
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