CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's the latest target for car thieves. It's not a Chevy or Jeep. It's a device. It doesn't look like much, but for crooks, it's the key to quickly getting behind the wheel of as many ...

A key fob, also called a keyless entry remote or keyless transmitter, controls your vehicle’s locks, trunk and alarm from a distance. Every key fob must be programmed to connect with a vehicle before ...

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 ...

Q: I recently replaced the original battery in the key fob for my 2010 Kia Sedona. The car does not respond to the fob now. The local battery shop confirms that the fob is working properly. I have ...

Q: I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. I recently replaced the battery in the key fob. However, the key fob is not working yet because it needs to be reprogrammed. I downloaded instructions for reprogramming ...

Q: My 2006 Corvette key fobs work in every way except to start the car in a normal fashion. I have followed directions to reprogram the original fobs with no success. Shortly after I purchased the car ...