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Key Fob Replacement in Burbank, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key fob replacement and programming in Burbank, California, available 24/7. We come to your car, whether it is at home, work, or a studio lot, and replace remote fobs and smart keys. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith.

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Losing a key fob in Burbank tends to happen at inconvenient moments: in a parking structure near Downtown Burbank, after a long shift at the studios, or in the lot at IKEA with a cart full of flat-pack boxes. A modern fob is more than a key. It holds a transponder chip, a remote transmitter, and in many cars a proximity signal that the vehicle must recognize before it will start.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads our work. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. Instead of arranging a tow to a dealership, we bring the equipment to wherever your vehicle is parked, and we are available around the clock.

This page explains how fob replacement works, what affects the cost, and what to have ready when you call. Every vehicle is different, so we confirm the details of your make, model, and year before any work begins, and we explain the options plainly so you can decide what makes sense.

How it works in Burbank

  1. 1

    Tell us about the vehicle

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask for the make, model, year, and what happened: lost fob, cracked case, dead buttons, or a fob that stopped starting the car. We also ask how many working keys you have left, because that affects the approach.

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    We come to your location

    Because we are fully mobile, we drive to your car in Burbank, whether that is a driveway in Magnolia Park, a lot in the Media District, or a parking space near the airport. You do not need to move or tow the vehicle.

  3. 3

    Confirm ownership

    Before cutting or programming anything, we verify that the vehicle is yours. Expect to show a registration or title and a photo ID. This protects you and keeps keys out of the wrong hands.

  4. 4

    Identify and prepare the new fob

    We determine the correct fob type and frequency for your vehicle and, where it applies, cut an emergency key blade. A fob that is only a remote differs from a smart key, and we match the right hardware to your car.

  5. 5

    Program to the vehicle

    We connect programming equipment to the car, register the new fob, and where needed remove lost fobs from the system so a missing one can no longer start the car. Every remote function is then tested.

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    Final testing and handoff

    We test locking, unlocking, trunk release, push-to-start, and the emergency blade before we leave. We also suggest keeping a spare so you are not caught out again.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some brands use more complex security systems than others.
  • Type of fob: a basic remote, a flip key with a transponder, or a proximity smart key each involve different hardware.
  • Whether you have any working key left, which can make programming simpler than starting from zero keys.
  • Whether an emergency key blade needs to be cut in addition to programming the electronics.
  • Whether lost fobs must be erased from the car so they stop working.
  • Time of day and location of the service call, given that we are available 24/7 and travel to you.

Why Burbank chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so your car stays where it is and no tow to a dealer is needed.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends when a dead fob leaves you stranded.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Clear explanation of options before work begins, including whether replacing a fob or adding a spare makes more sense.
  • Ownership verification on every job, which protects you from unauthorized key duplication.
  • Familiarity with Burbank's mix of studio lots, apartments, older neighborhoods, and busy commercial areas, where fob problems show up in different ways.

Key Fob Replacement across Burbank

Burbank's car habits are shaped by its commutes. Many residents split their days between the I-5, the SR-134, and surface streets like Hollywood Way, Olive Ave, and Victory Blvd, and plenty of cars sit for long hours in structures at Warner Bros. Studios, Walt Disney Studios, or Hollywood Burbank Airport. Long parking stretches and heavy use are exactly when fobs get dropped, soaked, or worn out. We meet you wherever the car is, from an airport lot to a driveway in the 91505 area.

In Magnolia Park, with its 1920s to 1940s bungalows and tight street parking near Magnolia Boulevard's antique row, a fob that fails can leave a car stuck at the curb. In the Media District, where office strips and production workplaces fill the blocks around 91502 and 91505, we often help people whose fob is lost during a shoot day or after a long wrap. Rancho District residents with horse properties sometimes lose fobs around barns, arenas, or trailers, and we can come to the property itself.

Whether you live near 91501 close to Downtown Burbank and the AMC, or in the quieter hills near 91504 and 91506, the process is the same: call (323) 997-8867, tell us the vehicle, and we handle the replacement on site.

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Key Fob Replacement in Burbank — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I have lost all my keys?
Often yes. Having no working key makes the job more involved, but it is commonly possible to program a new fob on site. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will tell you what to expect.
Do I have to tow my car to a dealership in Burbank?
In many cases no. We are fully mobile and come to your car, so you can avoid a tow. Some vehicles have unusual requirements, and we will tell you honestly if yours is one of them.
What do you need from me to make a new fob?
We need the make, model, and year, plus proof that you own the vehicle, such as registration or title, and a photo ID. This is standard for every job.
Will my old lost fob still work after you program a new one?
Where the vehicle allows it, we can erase lost fobs from the system so they no longer start the car. Ask us when you call (323) 997-8867 and we will explain the options for your model.
Do you offer service at night or on weekends?
Yes. We operate 24/7, which helps when a fob fails after a late shoot, a flight at Hollywood Burbank Airport, or an evening out.
Is replacing a fob the same as getting a copy cut?
No. A modern fob includes electronics that must be registered to the car, and sometimes a metal emergency blade as well. Cutting alone will not start a car with a transponder or push-button ignition.
Can you service a car parked at a studio lot or apartment garage?
Usually yes, as long as we can get to the vehicle. Access rules vary by location, so mention where the car is when you call and we will plan around it.
Should I get a spare fob while you are there?
It is usually worth considering. Adding a spare during the same visit can be simpler than starting over after a second loss. Ask about it when you reach us at (323) 997-8867.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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