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Key Fob Replacement in Pacoima, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key fob replacement and programming in Pacoima, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your car, van or work truck and replace remote fobs and smart keys on site. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lost or failing key fob is a bigger problem than it looks. In Pacoima, a car is often the thing that gets someone to a job site, a warehouse shift or a school pickup, and a fob that stops working can stall the whole day. Modern fobs are not just buttons on a keychain. Most contain a transponder chip, and many vehicles also use a proximity key that the car has to recognize before it will start.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no shop to tow your car to. We bring the equipment to wherever the vehicle is parked, whether that is a driveway in Hansen Hills, a curb along Van Nuys Boulevard, or a yard off San Fernando Road. Owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on straightforward work and honest explanations.

This page explains how fob replacement works, what affects the cost, and what to expect when you call. Every vehicle is different, so we confirm the details for your make, model and year before we start, and we tell you plainly what is and is not possible for your situation.

How it works in Pacoima

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    Call and describe the vehicle

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, and whether the fob is lost, broken, or just not responding. We also ask whether you have any working key left, since that changes the approach. We are available around the clock, including nights and weekends.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, the work happens where the vehicle sits. That might be a home near Ritchie Valens Park, a work site in the industrial corridor, or a roadside spot along Glenoaks Boulevard. You do not need to tow the car anywhere.

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    Verify ownership

    Before we cut or program anything, we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours or that you are authorized to service it, such as registration and a matching ID. This protects you and is a standard practice for responsible locksmiths.

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    Cut, source and prepare the replacement

    Depending on the vehicle, the new fob may include a cut emergency blade, a transponder chip, or a smart key that needs no blade for starting. We match the correct hardware to your vehicle rather than guessing from a generic part.

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    Program to the vehicle

    We pair the new fob with the car's immobilizer and remote systems using professional programming equipment. If the old fob is lost, we can often remove it from the car's memory so it no longer works, which matters if it went missing.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test lock and unlock, trunk or hatch, panic, remote start where equipped, and the actual starting of the engine. We also suggest a spare so you are not stuck again.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since some brands use far more involved security systems than others.
  • Type of key: a basic remote head key, a transponder key, a flip key, or a push-button smart key all differ in hardware and programming effort.
  • Whether you still have a working key. Adding a copy is usually simpler than starting over when every key is lost.
  • How many fobs you need programmed, and whether you want an extra spare made during the same visit.
  • Whether an old fob needs to be erased from the car's memory for security reasons.
  • Time of day and location of the vehicle, since we serve around the clock and travel to you.

Why Pacoima chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so your vehicle never has to be towed to a shop to get a fob made.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with the experience that comes from decades of automotive key work.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the work, so the person who stands behind it is the same person who does it.
  • Available 24/7, which matters for lockouts and dead fobs that never happen at convenient times.
  • Comfortable with both passenger cars and work vehicles, including contractor vans and fleet trucks that need multiple keys.
  • Clear conversation about what your vehicle needs before work begins, with no pressure to add things you do not need.

Key Fob Replacement across Pacoima

Pacoima is a working community, and the vehicles here reflect it. Along the San Fernando Road industrial corridor, auto-repair shops, warehouses and recycling yards depend on trucks and vans that must start every morning. When a fob or transponder key goes missing after employee turnover, a contractor or vendor can lose a day of work. We handle key duplication, transponder programming and fob replacement for those vehicles, and we can program extra keys so one lost fob does not stop the whole operation.

Residential streets are just as busy. In neighborhoods like Hansen Hills and San Fernando Gardens, and around the older homes near Ritchie Valens Recreation Center & Park, many households share one or two vehicles and rely on a single fob. A spare programmed before the original disappears is usually the easiest fix. If you are in ZIP code 91331, 91333 or 91334, we can come to your driveway, apartment parking area or the curb on Van Nuys Boulevard's Mural Mile.

Whether you are near Whiteman Airport, off Laurel Canyon Boulevard, or just off the I-5, call (323) 997-8867. We are mobile only and have no storefront, so we come to you at any hour.

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Other Pacoima locksmith services

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Key Fob Replacement in Pacoima — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I lost all my keys?
In many cases, yes. Even with no working key, we can often make and program a new one on site depending on the vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model and year and we will tell you what is possible.
Do I have to tow my car to get a new fob?
No. We are fully mobile and do the work where the vehicle is parked in Pacoima, whether at home, at work or on the street.
Is it cheaper than going to the dealer?
We do not make blanket price claims because it depends on the vehicle. What we can say is that we come to you, which avoids towing, and we explain the options before starting. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your car.
Will my old lost fob still work after you program a new one?
Often we can erase the lost fob from the car's memory during programming so it can no longer start the vehicle. This depends on the system, and we will tell you what applies to yours.
Can you program a fob I bought online?
Sometimes. Compatibility varies, and some aftermarket or used fobs cannot be programmed reliably. It is best to call us before buying so we can confirm what will work.
Do you work on commercial vans and work trucks?
Yes. Contractors and shops around the San Fernando Road corridor often need duplicate keys, transponder programming or ignition work, and we can handle multiple keys in one visit.
What proof of ownership do I need?
Typically your registration or title and a matching photo ID. We ask for this on every vehicle to protect owners from theft.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes. We operate 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will work out how to get to you.
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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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