Thieves have perfected the art of stealing the code from that key fob sitting on a kitchen counter or hung on a hook by the door. And tools that make theft fast and easy can be purchased on the ...

The car key fob doesn’t exactly have the greatest reputation when it comes to digital security. Over the past few years, law enforcement agencies have alleged an uptick in the number of car ...

What is a key fob, anyway? A key fob is a small remote device that allows you to control a keyless system. With a key fob, ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — You’re rushing to work, the gym, or the grocery store when it happens — you press your key fob, and nothing. No clicks, no unlock, no start. If your car key fob battery ...

A parasitic key fob left inside a car could be silently draining the battery, a concern highlighted by TikTok mechanic Brandon Sloan (@performancetransmission). In a video posted on November 12 ...

It's an oft-repeated claim, spread more like urban legend than actual fact: You can extend the range from which to lock or unlock your car simply by holding your key fob to your head. For Clarkson ...

I know. Real tough. But that also makes me qualified to say if a key fob is good or bad. OEMs come out with new designs every 3-7 years seemingly, and while some use universal fobs for their ...

SEE THE LIGHT FLASHING IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT? POLICE SAY THE THIEF IS PROGRAMING A KEY FOB TO STEAL THAT BLUE INFINITI. THEY ALREADY BROKE THE SUNROOF TO GET TO THE DRIVER’S SEAT. AND AS THE ...

In some cases, you just slide a panel on the back of the fob. The latest key fobs for the Silverado are even built so that the key can be used as a screw driver. Older ones are less convenient ...

How Does Your Key Fob Work? The key fob uses wireless technology with a frequency of 433 MHz. There are receivers/transmitters on the vehicle and the key, so they can communicate with each other. This ...