Replacement keyless remote control

[TheSheriffIsNEAR]

I need a replacement remote clicker for a car. Several of the buttons on the remote don't respond anymore. I don't want to pay out the *** for one at a dealership. Are there alternative sources for these? Google wasn't my friend this time.

 

[Orange&White]

It kinda depends on what kind of car.

Not sure what search string you used, but try this Google

 

[ScoPro]

The ones for my Jeep just use watch batteries.

Try that first.

 

[accuratehorn]

You should get one from the dealer, because the aftermarket products are an add-on device, which will fail and cause you big problems later on. You will take the car to a shop because it will not start, and they won't have a wiring diagram to figure out what is wrong because the wiring is no longer factory. This will eat up what you saved on getting the cheaper device (don't know about all replacement or add-on devices, some might be better than others).

 

[Roger]

definitely see if you can crack it open and replace the battery first

 

[TheSheriffIsNEAR]

Thanks, O&W...now I know what a fob is.

 

[William Cannon]

I got an OEM remote from midwestkeys on ebay for $25 with shipping. It came with a link to a site that teaches you to program it. It works perfectly and was easy to program.

I would try replacing the battery first and then get a remote from ebay.

 

[brntorng]

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[Texas Wahoo]

Most dealerships have a machine that they put the remote on and try it and it will tell you if the battery is dead or there is some other problem. Might be easier than cracking it open.

 

[TheSheriffIsNEAR]

Thanks for the replies. It wasn't a battery problem - one of the keys quit working.

 

[TheFied]

My Nissan Pathfinder has a key fob as well. I have bought 2 backups on ebay for like $20. I made sure that they were good for my year and make. Gave one to my wife and I have a backup that I use when I go running sometimes rather than taking my keys.

My wife has an Accord. If we want to get a replacement for her car, it will be expensive b/c it is on the key.....