Tuesday, March 4, 2014
How to Replace a Smart Key
Smart keys were introduced by Mercedes-Benz and have since been adopted by numerous other vehicle makers. A smart key is a keyless fob, much like the fobs used for cars with keyless entry, that allows drivers to keep their fob in their handbag or briefcase without ever needing to remove it. Vehicles that use smart keys do not require you ever use the fob to lock and unlock your car doors or even to place in the ignition to start your vehicle. As long as the key is somewhere on your person you can do all of that by pushing buttons on your car.
Instructions
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Replace your smart key by contacting your vehicle dealership. Smart keys are used by many auto makers and you must call your specific auto maker to obtain a new smart key.
2Contact a local towing company to tow your vehicle to the car dealership. Since smart keys must be programmed to match your cars computer chips, you must tow your vehicle to the dealership.
3Provide the car dealership your vehicle identification number (VIN), which is found on all of your purchase paperwork, insurance paperwork and title and registration. It is also found on your engine, in the driver door panel and inside the bottom-left side of your windshield.
4Pay for your new smart key once the dealer has finished programming and creating your new smart key. The cost for replacement smart keys vary based on the make of your vehicle, but the average cost is around $200.
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