Push-to-start smart keys in Baltimore
Mega Lock And Key replaces and programs push-to-start smart keys at your car in Baltimore and the surrounding counties, including newer models that many shops send back to the dealer.
- MD Locksmith License #394
- Licensed · bonded · insured
- 10+ years in the trade
- Mobile: we come to you
- Price quoted before we roll
What does push-to-start smart keys involve?
A smart key (also called a proximity or keyless-go fob) lets you unlock the doors and start the car with a button while the fob stays in your pocket. The car only starts when it recognizes a fob that has been programmed to it.
We have dealer authorization and dealer-level software for most makes, including newer European models, so most smart keys are programmed on site. For the newest models we confirm by VIN on the phone before we come out.
What's included
- Spare smart keys added to your car
- Replacement when every fob is lost
- Emergency blade cut to match your doors
- Lost fobs removed from the car where the system allows
How a push-to-start smart keys job runs
Licensed, bonded, and insured (MD #394). We quote on the phone before we come out.
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Call with the VIN
We confirm the fob and the programming method for your exact car.
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Verify ownership
Photo ID and registration or title.
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Program at the car
The new fob is paired to the car and the emergency blade is cut.
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Test start and remote
Push-button start, lock, unlock, and trunk are tested with you.
Push-to-start smart keys at a glance
| Push-to-start smart key | Transponder key | |
|---|---|---|
| How it starts the car | Press the start button with the fob nearby | Turn the key in the ignition |
| Hidden blade | Yes, for the door when the battery dies | The key is the blade |
| Made on site? | Most makes, yes | Most makes, yes |
Push-to-start smart keys questions.
Can you program a push-to-start key for a newer car?
Usually, yes. We have dealer authorization and dealer-level software for most makes, including newer European models. We confirm by VIN before we come out.
My smart key stopped working. Is it the battery?
Often it is. Try a fresh coin-cell battery first. If the car still does not see the fob, call and we will test it.
Can you make a smart key if I lost all of them?
Yes, for most makes. We program a new fob to the car and cut the emergency blade.
How do I start the car when the fob battery is dead?
Most cars have a spot on the steering column, console, or start button where you hold the fob to start. Your owner manual shows where.
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