{"id":96522,"date":"2025-01-22T11:48:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T04:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/levanews.com\/?p=51499"},"modified":"2025-01-22T11:49:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T04:49:23","slug":"these-tricks-will-save-you-when-your-key-fob-d-i-es","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/these-tricks-will-save-you-when-your-key-fob-d-i-es\/","title":{"rendered":"These Tricks Will Save You When Your Key Fob D-i-es"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='\"td-post-content' td-pb-padding-side>\n<h1><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-51500 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/474042857_1055228376638786_6685768224488998018_n.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"800\"' height='\"800\"' title='\"\"'>\n<h1><strong>Don\u2019t be worried if your key fob d-i-es and you don\u2019t have a replacement battery. These little-known methods will get you back on the road.\n<p>Your car key fob is a small but mighty device. Have you ever wondered what would happen if it d-i-ed while you were, say, at the grocery store? How do you start your car with a d-e-ad key fob? Luckily, there is a way.\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-12>\n<h1><strong>How To Use Your Car Key Fob When It\u2019s\u00a0<strong>D-ea-d\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-190935 td-animation-stack-type0-2 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/nxcb88.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"800\"' height='\"419\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>Well, your key fob is dead and you don\u2019t have an extra battery. Don\u2019t panic. It is actually pretty simple to unlock and start your car with a d-ea-d key fob .\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-13>\n<p>In the majority of cars, the system has been designed to work with a remote that\u2019s low on battery or out of juice completely. Of course, the exact method for using a d-ea-d key fob will depend on your car model, so check your owner\u2019s manual for specifics. Below are a few common tricks that work for many types of vehicles.\n</p><p><strong>\u2013 Step 1: Unlock your car.\n<div class='\"code-block' code-block-1>\n<p>Luckily, there\u2019s an old-fashioned car key inside most key fobs.\n</p><p>Find a small sliding button on the back side of your fob. Slide or press the button to remove the key fob cover. You might need to use your fingernail and a little oomph in order to get it to release.\n</p><p><strong>\u2013 Step 2: Open the door of the car\n<div class='\"code-block' code-block-9>\n<div data-cptid='\"1539520_timelesslife.info_300x250_Carpet\"'>\n\n<p>After you have the mechanical key, use it to open the door. In case you don\u2019t see a key slot in your door, it\u2019s probably hidden behind the handle cover. Use the key to gently pop off the handle cover and access the key slot.\n</p><h1><strong>Now that you\u2019re inside, here\u2019s how to start the car with a d-ea-d key fob:\n<p><strong>\u2013 Step 3: Put the mechanical key back into the key fob and close it.\n<p>Use the key fob so as to push the START button. Rather than using your finger as you normally would, press the key fob against the button. This is a backup system many manufacturers use to make sure the car can start even when the fob is d-ea-d.\n</p><p>In certain vehicles, you can start the engine with a hidden key fob slot. In some Ford models, for instance, the backup slot is inside the cup holder. The slot is the perfect size to fit your fob. Slide the d-ea-d key fob inside the slot, and then use the push button start as you normally would.\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-8>\n<p>&nbsp;\n</p><div>\n<p>&nbsp;\n\n</p><p>If both these methods don\u2019t work, check for a physical key slot in the steering column (some Mazda models have this feature). Insert the mechanical key into the key slot to start the car.\n</p><h1><strong>Other Ways To Unlock Your Car\n<p><strong>\u2013 Access the car remotely.\n<p>If your car has an app, use it in order to unlock your car from your phone. Once mostly a luxury car feature, now most car manufacturers offer an app. The FordPass Connect app, MyMazda app, myChevrolet mobile app, and Toyota app all allow you to unlock the doors from your phone. You\u2019ll need to set up these apps before your key fob dies, and certain remote services will charge a monthly fee.\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-4>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Get closer.\n<p>In case your key fob isn\u2019t working from the same distance it usually does, the battery might just be low, not d-ea-d. In this case, your car might unlock if you move closer to it. Place your key fob right against the door handle and press the unlock button.\n</p><p><strong>\u2013 Call roadside assistance.\n<p>If all abovefails, call for help. Before running into trouble, confirm your insurance covers roadside assistance, then save the number on your phone. Keep another copy in your purse or wallet in the event your phone is dead (or locked in the car!).\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-2>\n<div class='\"code-block' code-block-11>\n\n<footer>\n<div class='\"td-post-source-tags' td-pb-padding-side>\n<h1><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-51500 size-full src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/474042857_1055228376638786_6685768224488998018_n-e1737521299806-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"800\"' height='\"419\"' title='\"\"'>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</h1><p>Don\u2019t be worried if your key fob d-i-es and you don\u2019t have a replacement battery. These little-known methods will get you back on the road. Your car key fob is a small but mighty device. Have you ever wondered what would happen if it d-i-ed while you were, say, at the grocery store? 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