I know I already thanked you for this. But just have to say thanks again. The dealer was going to charge me $192 total, $92 for the key and $100 to cut and install it. I bought a Buick replacement for $39, switched the keys like in your video, and instantly saved $153 dollars!!!!
probably just saved me a few hundred dollars and thats 7 years after this was uploaded. my only issue is that i had a replacement key fob that wasnt actually made by buick so the screw wasnt lining up correctly because the hole was smaller so i ended up just hammering the small nail into the hole and snapping it off with pliers. good as new.
Worked great -- most appreciative! Using a picture nail was key in removing the pin. For our car, we had to ensure the doors were closed when doing the progamming steps (on/off/change key/on/off).
Thank you so much you are a godsend I actually bought two key fobs off eBay for less than $20 they are not oem but they worked thank you you have no idea how much money you saved me
Why didn't I know this before? Thanks so much! My aftermarket FOB blade receptacle was a smidge shorter inside. Just a bit of filing on the end of my old key blade and the roll pin lined up. Thanks for pointing out this little known trick!!!
Very helpful boss!! You're clearly a smart and handy man! Subscribed and liked the video :) Saved me 200 bucks on my old Buick Lacrosse =D Lemme take you out for lunch??
My wife's key fob broke. The spring loaded flip housing broke . The fob housing is fine. I still have the key blade. Can you buy the spring loaded piece that the key blade fits into? So I can repair what I have without going to a locksmith. Canadian cars will not let you program a new fob without going to dealer :o(
Good afternoon. If you still have the cut key from the old fob, you should be able to purchase a fob from the dealer and have it programed through a private vendor, depending on the age of the vehicle. A major expense I found was the cutting of the new key. I hope this helps.
Although Canada may make it a little difficult to bypass the expensive charges from a dealership, it can be done. If not, at least you save on the recutting of a new key.
@@ephraimlee8614 ok thanks. I’m looking at other options after my dealership said 165$ to replace one key fob. I think that is ridiculous and a ripoff. There’s no way that process should be that expensive.
The Buick dealership was going to charge me 200 for the replacement. You just saved me a whole lot of money!
Thank you!!!!!
I know I already thanked you for this. But just have to say thanks again. The dealer was going to charge me $192 total, $92 for the key and $100 to cut and install it.
I bought a Buick replacement for $39, switched the keys like in your video, and instantly saved $153 dollars!!!!
May the Lord bless you and yours, glad I ran into this video!
probably just saved me a few hundred dollars and thats 7 years after this was uploaded. my only issue is that i had a replacement key fob that wasnt actually made by buick so the screw wasnt lining up correctly because the hole was smaller so i ended up just hammering the small nail into the hole and snapping it off with pliers. good as new.
Worked great -- most appreciative! Using a picture nail was key in removing the pin. For our car, we had to ensure the doors were closed when doing the progamming steps (on/off/change key/on/off).
Thank you so much you are a godsend I actually bought two key fobs off eBay for less than $20 they are not oem but they worked thank you you have no idea how much money you saved me
Why didn't I know this before? Thanks so much! My aftermarket FOB blade receptacle was a smidge shorter inside. Just a bit of filing on the end of my old key blade and the roll pin lined up. Thanks for pointing out this little known trick!!!
Thank you you just saved me $200 God bless you
Thank you for the vid. I literally just fixed my key and your upload saved me a lot of $$$.
Thank you! I got mine in the mail yesterday and couldn't figure it out. So i found you on the TUBE and will be putting it together tonight 😊
Thx Ephraim, worked GREAT and saved me some $$$ too!!!!!!!🙌✌
Thank you! I knew there had to be a way to do this without having a new key cut.
Thank you for the help!! I just fixed my key. Works perfect
Worked like a charm for my newly ordered fob for my 2013 Buick Verano. Thx!
Thanks for the video! It was the easiest to follow.
Best video out there for replacing the key
Great instructions for removing key.
This was very helpful - thank you!
Very helpful boss!! You're clearly a smart and handy man! Subscribed and liked the video :) Saved me 200 bucks on my old Buick Lacrosse =D Lemme take you out for lunch??
I knew I would found a genius to save us money on that.
great work mate
this saved me a ton of money
Excellent video..Save us some $$ too.. Thank you!
Thank you! Glad it helped!
excellent..THX..!
Thank you!! 😃
My wife's key fob broke. The spring loaded flip housing broke . The fob housing is fine. I still have the key blade. Can you buy the spring loaded piece that the key blade fits into? So I can repair what I have without going to a locksmith. Canadian cars will not let you program a new fob without going to dealer :o(
Good afternoon. If you still have the cut key from the old fob, you should be able to purchase a fob from the dealer and have it programed through a private vendor, depending on the age of the vehicle.
A major expense I found was the cutting of the new key. I hope this helps.
Although Canada may make it a little difficult to bypass the expensive charges from a dealership, it can be done. If not, at least you save on the recutting of a new key.
Couldn't get the pin back in
But don’t you still have to program the new fob??
Good morning.
Yes, you do but the higher cost is usually cutting a new key. This saves at least that expense.
@@ephraimlee8614 ok thanks. I’m looking at other options after my dealership said 165$ to replace one key fob. I think that is ridiculous and a ripoff. There’s no way that process should be that expensive.
I did this and it I programmed the car. Would not start.
This is my fear 😨
other tools: a cloth to clean the lens of your camera
I can see it just fine. Cataracts maybe?
I did this and it I programmed the car. Would not start.
There's a problem with HOW you programmed.