If you're looking to pick up a new key fob, or repair one, you might wonder how long programming it takes and whether or not you can do it yourself.

They are facing charges of theft by receiving stolen property after Coweta County sheriff’s investigators found about 40 key fobs and a key fob reprogramming device inside their Dodge Challenger ...

I have resorted to using the ignition key to open the door, which works fine. Does a battery change necessitate a reprogramming of the fob, and if so, at what cost?

Like anything else relying on a battery, you car key fob can die—often at the worst time. Thankfully, these batteries are easy to replace.

I have resorted to using the ignition key to open the door, which works fine. Does a battery change necessitate a reprogramming of the fob, and if so, at what cost? — J.C., Freeport, Maine ...

Experts say the thieves are utilizing these key reprogramming tools because they allow the thieves to connect to a key fob's signal.