In a metro area of a million people, why is it so hard to find a locksmith to program a car key fob?

We lost one of the two. I ordered a replacement, but everyone I reach out to either can’t program it or just doesn’t answer.

Maybe I’m using the wrong search terms? It’s a 2024 Hyundai Palisade fob, shouldn’t be this hard.

Batteries plus advertises key fob programming. if there's one near you, that might be a way to go.

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Purchased new toyota in October, 2nd key fob just came in. They say I need to schedule appointment, bring vehicle, 1st key fob, and will take 45-60 minutes. Must not be so simple

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the documentation that came with the vehicle should have a code string that the dealer can use to flash the rom in a FOB
However, if you want to get cute, a "flipper zero" is about $150, and may be able to mimic your FOB.
But then ... it's a Hyundai ...
The Tick Tock Hyundai boyz challenge likely applies

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it just needs more voltage

This is not something to mess around with.

Accessing the onboard computer is serious business. Best left to experts.

Many locksmiths have stopped automotive work because of the expense of programming equipment. And every time a new software update becomes available, you have to pay for it.

If they don’t answer, don’t call them again. Any reputable business should always answer the phone no matter what.

And some companies to include dealerships may not program the remote that you bought somewhere else.

When I was an automotive locksmith a guy came in with his own remote. It was an aftermarket WITH factory logo on it. It was defective. It would not program.

When we closed the programming sequence without adding his new remote, it locked up they computer.

Guess who had to pay for his vehicle to be towed to the dealer? And a rental car?

We changed our policy after that.

Keep trying to find a locksmith or go to the dealer. Sometimes paying more is worth it.

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I found a locksmith who can replace original equipment laser-cut keys and fobs and program them. He was about $100 cheaper than the dealer. (Yes I lost one.)

I you are close to San Antonio drop me a PM.

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6/23/2022

Go onto Youtube and search Program key fob (car make). Many fobs can be self programmed if you know the procedure, and they're LOTS on here. I didn't look for yours, but just recently programmed 2 for my Nissan, work perfectly.

Sounds about like getting one for Buick Regal - WAS NOT CHEAP!

Yes, YouTube may help. I have programmed several fobs for my cars without problems or needing any special equipment.

I bought a replacement key online from Tom's Key Company for the one my daughter lost to her 2011 Corolla. They cut the key before shipping it based off of photos I e-mailed to them. They also sent a programming device with instructions and a return shipping label. Once you program the key you send the device (basically a specially programmed cell phone) back to them for a refund of the deposit. Straightforward and didn't have to schedule appointments, etc. Price wasn't bad.

Being a 2024, it's possible that only a dealer can program it. We have a 2022 Lincoln. Lost one of the fobs. If I had 2 working fobs, I could have self programed. With only 1 you have to have the programming equipment.

Checked with several locksmiths. They said Lincoln had made security changes and the code hadn't been broken by the aftermarket yet.

To make it more fun the Lincoln dealer won't program an aftermarket fob. Total for the replacement fob, programing and cutting the aux key......$514.

Hope you have better luck.

That's why lots of Ford buyers are buying aftermarket fobs and programming a spare as a preventive measure. You need two working fobs to DIY. Not sure if that is the case with other brands.

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Or something like that . . .

I had the same issue with my Jeep Cherokee after being quoted $300.00 for a key fob and$95.00 for programing from the dealer.
I have found a business that installs after market remote starters, they usually have the software to program OEM key fobs, quoted price was $250.00.
Might be worth a search in your area.

You are spot on. I have done that with the Mustang. Still looking for an aftermarket fob for the Lincoln.