We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For the sake of convenience, the battery in your car's key fob is designed to last a fairly long time, usually up to around four years. The ...

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 ...

Q: Many new cars are equipped with key fobs that never have to be touched to unlock, lock or start the car. I have several friends who park in their attached garages and never take the fob out of the ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Millions of drivers use a key fob to lock and unlock your car. It’s a great feature to have, but keyless entry is only a convenience if you maintain the technology. Sometimes ...

BMW 335i xDrive feels like the brakes are being lightly applied when driving in the rain. Should a seven-month-old Santa Fe have a dead battery after only two weeks of inactivity? Michelin tire on ...

You may know the signs of a key fob with a bad battery: having to press the button multiple times or getting close to the car for activation to kick in. Sometimes the functions engage, and at other ...