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Key Fob Replacement in North Hollywood, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides key fob replacement in North Hollywood, California, around the clock. Our fully mobile locksmith comes to your car, replaces and programs remote fobs and smart keys on site, and can help even if you have lost every key. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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A key fob does not usually fail at a convenient moment. It dies in a parking structure near the North Hollywood Metro Station, goes missing after a night out on Lankershim Boulevard, or gets cracked in a pocket and stops answering the car. When that happens, a replacement is more than a plastic shell. The fob has to be matched to your vehicle's immobilizer and security system before it will lock, unlock, or start the engine.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. We are a fully mobile locksmith with no storefront, which means you do not have to get a car with no working key to a shop. We come to you, whether you are parked at a bungalow curb in Toluca Woods, in an apartment garage, or in a lot off Magnolia Boulevard.

This page covers how replacement works, what shapes the cost, and what to expect in North Hollywood. We replace and program remote key fobs and smart or proximity keys. Because every make and model differs, we confirm what your vehicle needs before any work begins, and we tell you honestly if a job is better handled another way.

How it works in North Hollywood

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year, and whether you have any working key left. Tell us where the car is parked too. We are available 24/7, so late-night and weekend calls are normal for us.

  2. 2

    We come to your vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, the work happens where the car sits, whether that is a driveway, a street, or a garage. You do not need to tow it anywhere or arrange a ride to a shop.

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    Verify ownership and identify the fob

    Before cutting or programming anything, we confirm you are the vehicle's owner or authorized user. We then identify the correct fob type, frequency, and key system for your specific vehicle, since similar-looking fobs are often not interchangeable.

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    Prepare and program the new fob

    We prepare the replacement and program it to your vehicle's system so the remote functions and, where applicable, the immobilizer recognize it. For many vehicles this is possible even when all keys are lost, though some systems are more involved than others.

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    Test everything and review

    We test lock, unlock, trunk, panic, and starting before we finish. If you want spare fobs added or old lost ones removed from the system where the vehicle allows it, we can discuss that while we are there.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some security systems are simpler to program than others
  • Fob type: a basic remote, a flip key with a cut blade, or a smart proximity key
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy or all keys are lost
  • Whether the key blade needs to be cut or the fob only needs programming
  • How many fobs you want programmed, including a spare
  • Time of day and location, since we serve all hours and travel to you

Why North Hollywood chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the car never has to be moved with no working key
  • Serving Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends when a dead fob is most disruptive
  • We check ownership and fob compatibility first, rather than selling a part that may not work
  • Honest guidance on whether a locksmith replacement or a dealer visit makes more sense for your vehicle
  • Full testing of every function before we leave

Key Fob Replacement across North Hollywood

North Hollywood has a mix of parking situations that shape fob problems. Near the North Hollywood Metro Station, where the B Line ends and the G Line busway runs, many people park for the day and commute. A fob that dies or goes missing while you are away is a common reason for calls. In the NoHo Arts District, around the El Portal Theatre and the Television Academy, evenings out on Lankershim Boulevard can end with a fob left behind or lost in a crowd.

Residential areas bring their own patterns. In Toluca Woods and North Hollywood West, street parking in front of older bungalows is common, and drivers often realize a fob is gone only when they are about to leave. Dense apartment blocks off Vineland Avenue and Victory Boulevard often have tight garages and shared lots, and we work in those spaces regularly.

We serve the ZIP codes 91601, 91602, 91605, 91606, and 91607, and we can reach you from US-101, SR-170, or the surface streets that connect them. If you are stuck anywhere in North Hollywood, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your car.

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See all of our North Hollywood services, or our citywide key fob replacement page.

Key Fob Replacement in North Hollywood — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I have lost all my keys?
In many cases, yes. Many vehicles can have a new fob programmed with no working key, though some systems are more involved. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model, and year and we will tell you what is possible.
Do I need to bring my car anywhere?
No. We are fully mobile and come to you in North Hollywood, whether you are at home, at work, or near the Metro station. We have no storefront to visit.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes. We operate 24/7. You can reach us at (323) 997-8867 any hour, including holidays.
Will you need proof that the car is mine?
Yes. We confirm ownership or authorization before programming a fob. This protects you and keeps vehicles from being taken by someone else.
What is the difference between a remote fob and a smart key?
A remote fob typically locks and unlocks the doors and often includes a blade or chip for starting. A smart or proximity key lets you open and start the car without taking the key out of your pocket. They use different hardware and programming.
Can you program a fob I bought online?
Sometimes. It depends on whether the fob is compatible and unused. Tell us about it when you call, and we will advise before you spend more.
Is a locksmith or the dealer better for a replacement fob?
Both can be options. A mobile locksmith comes to you, which helps when you cannot drive the car. Some vehicles have restrictions, and we will tell you honestly if a dealer is the better route.
Can you add a spare fob while you are there?
Yes, in most cases. Having a spare programmed is easier than doing it after losing the only one. Ask us when you call (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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