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re: Anyone know a place in BR that sells/programs new key fob for a vehicle?

Posted on 9/7/23 at 3:31 pm to
Posted by Zendog
Santa Barbara
Member since Feb 2019
5601 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 3:31 pm to
Some locksmiths can do it
Posted by dbb
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2007
192 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 3:33 pm to
I’m pretty sure Ace Hardware on Millerville does.
Posted by robchand58
Denham Springs LA
Member since Nov 2012
653 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 3:34 pm to
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I’ve used Tiger Locksmith without issue. The cost will vary greatly depending on your car’s model and year. FYI


I second this. I supervise a 20-car fleet, and they are my go-to.
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
44383 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 3:35 pm to
I tried the youtube vids, tried a place that sends you a device to plug in the car, etc etc... Nothing seems to be working for us. Maybe I'll try the Amazon routine again
Posted by Tvilletiger
PVB
Member since Oct 2015
5734 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 3:38 pm to
Need to try this.
Posted by Melkor
Member since Sep 2022
182 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 4:04 pm to
Price depends on the vehicle. There is a locksmith shop on Siegen on the left after you cross Airline (assuming headed east) that was on point.

Batteries Plus is another option but when I tried them, it took a while to get in and then the physical key was too thick to fit into the door lock or ignition and they refunded my money.
Posted by LSUMJ
BR
Member since Sep 2004
20305 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 4:26 pm to
Ace hardware on Millerville did one for me for a fraction of what dealer wanted
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
51500 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 4:37 pm to
Ace Hardware on Millerville
Posted by lowhound
Effie
Member since Aug 2014
8651 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 5:03 pm to
My fob is built onto the key, and it's cracked and barely hanging on by a thread. I just know it's going to leave me stranded one day when I go to crank it and it disintegrates. It's an 2013 F150 key, and I know it's over $300 at the dealership.
Posted by SalE
At the beach
Member since Jan 2020
2668 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 5:10 pm to
Yes it does..exactly.
Posted by CoolKat
Member since Apr 2016
429 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 5:37 pm to
Alford Safe and Lock
Posted by CR4090
Member since Apr 2023
6555 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 6:01 pm to
$109 on Amazon. Comes with a key fob to program. Was extremely easy to use.
LINK
Posted by Byeugrl
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2017
40 posts
Posted on 9/7/23 at 6:05 pm to
Amazon
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
44383 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 7:11 am to
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$109 on Amazon. Comes with a key fob to program. Was extremely easy to use.
I think I tried this one previously. Don't you need one working fob in order for this device to work?

I have a fob but it doesn't work the locks or anything, basically just houses the metal key which we have to remove to unlock doors manually each time.
Posted by WDE24
Member since Oct 2010
54691 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 7:23 am to
I had the same issue with my wife’s Lexus. The programmer from Amazon didn’t work and none of the local places could do it. I just sold it with one key rather than pay $400 to replace the other.
Posted by CR4090
Member since Apr 2023
6555 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 9:40 am to
Yes. You do need one working FOB. But as long as it will crank the vehicle that should work.

My pad had gone bad so it would randomly lock the doors. I took the battery out. But then had the alarm going off every time I opened the door. When I programmed the replacement, I don't think the battery was in the original.
This post was edited on 9/8/23 at 9:44 am
Posted by lowhound
Effie
Member since Aug 2014
8651 posts
Posted on 9/8/23 at 10:04 am to
I called Tiger Locksmith, they quoted me $240 if I brought my F150 key to their store. I didn't ask them the cost, but they'll cut and program your key onsite if you can't start your car. She was trying to get my address
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