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Key Fob Replacement in Studio City, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key fob replacement and programming in Studio City, California, available 24/7. We come to your car, whether it is parked on Ventura Boulevard or in a hillside driveway, and replace remotes and smart keys. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.

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A key fob that stops working, or disappears, tends to do it at the worst moment: in the parking structure after dinner on Ventura Boulevard, at a school drop-off near Harvard-Westlake, or in a driveway off Laurel Canyon with the car refusing to recognize you. Modern fobs are small computers, and replacing one involves more than cutting metal. The new fob has to be the right type for your vehicle and then paired to the car's immobilizer system.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has watched vehicle keys go from simple cut blades to remotes, transponder chips, and push-button proximity keys. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit and no tow required in most situations. We bring the equipment to wherever the vehicle is sitting in Studio City.

Whether you have lost every key, have one working spare, or have a fob with a cracked case, a dead battery, or buttons that no longer respond, we start by identifying what the car actually needs. Sometimes the fix is a battery or a reprogram. Sometimes it is a full replacement. We will tell you which, and explain why, before the work begins.

How it works in Studio City

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model, and year, whether you have any working key, and where the car is. Those details tell us what fob type and programming approach are likely involved.

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    We drive to your vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we meet you at the car, whether that is a driveway in Colfax Meadows, a condo garage, or a curb near Tujunga Village. We do not ask you to move a car that may not start.

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    Verify ownership and identify the fob

    We confirm you are authorized to have a key made for the vehicle, then check the car to determine the exact fob or smart key it uses. Many models look alike but use different frequencies or chips, so this step prevents buying the wrong part.

  4. 4

    Provide and prepare the replacement

    We supply a suitable replacement fob and, where the vehicle requires it, cut the emergency blade. If a fob only needs a new battery or a reset, we will say so rather than sell you a new one.

  5. 5

    Program and pair to the car

    We pair the new fob with the vehicle's immobilizer and remote systems. If you are replacing a lost fob, we can discuss removing the missing one from the car's memory so it can no longer be used.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test lock, unlock, trunk, panic, remote start where equipped, and push-button ignition. You leave with working keys and a clear idea of what was done.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some brands use simple remote heads and others require encrypted smart keys.
  • Type of fob: a basic remote, a flip key, or a proximity key with push-button start each involve different parts and programming.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy from, or all keys are lost and the car must be paired from scratch.
  • Time of day and location, because we are available 24/7 and a late-night hillside call differs from a daytime flats call.
  • Whether the emergency blade needs cutting, or the fob only needs a battery or reprogramming.
  • How many fobs you want programmed at the same visit, such as adding a spare while we are already there.

Why Studio City chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your car in Studio City instead of asking you to tow it to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the technical work.
  • We tell you when a battery, reset, or reprogram will solve the problem instead of defaulting to a full replacement.
  • We handle the whole job, including the cut emergency blade, the fob, and the pairing, so you are not shuttling between a dealer and a locksmith.
  • Our locksmith work covers homes and gates as well, so we can address your car keys and your driveway gate remote or door hardware on the same call.
  • Available 24/7, so a lost fob at night does not have to wait for business hours.

Key Fob Replacement across Studio City

Studio City is a car-dependent neighborhood, and the fob problems we see fit its layout. In the flats of Colfax Meadows and around the Silver Triangle, cars often sit in driveways of 1940s and 50s ranch homes or in older carports, where a dead battery or a fob lost in a yard is the usual culprit. In ZIP codes like 91604 and 91602, many residents also rely on street parking near Ventura Boulevard, so being able to reach a car curbside matters.

Along Ventura Boulevard and near Tujunga Village, the restaurants, shops, and the Studio City Farmers Market mean fobs get dropped, left on counters, or locked inside vehicles in tight lots. Commuters heading to Radford Studio Center or onto the US-101 often discover a failed fob right as they are leaving. In the 1960s to 80s condo and apartment complexes, parking garages can make it hard for a vehicle to be moved, so we work on site.

Up in the hillsides toward Fryman Canyon, Wilacre Park, and Laurel Canyon or Coldwater Canyon Avenue, steep driveways and gated contemporary homes are common, and many residents have smart locks and driveway gates alongside their smart keys. Around ZIP 91604 and 91607 we can look after car fobs and, on request, other lock and gate hardware on the same visit. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need us.

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Key Fob Replacement in Studio City — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I lost every key to my car?
Often yes. When all keys are lost, the replacement fob has to be paired to the car from scratch, which depends on the vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model, and year and we will explain what is involved.
Do you come to me in Studio City, or do I bring the car in?
We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to the car, whether it is in a driveway, a condo garage, or on Ventura Boulevard.
Is it a battery problem or do I need a new fob?
Many fobs that seem dead just need a new battery or a reset. We check first and tell you honestly. If the fob is damaged or will not pair, we discuss replacement.
Can you program a fob I bought online?
Sometimes. It depends on whether the fob is the correct type and is not locked to another vehicle. We can check compatibility, but we cannot guarantee that every outside fob will program.
Will the old lost fob still work after you program a new one?
In many vehicles, the lost fob can be removed from the car's memory during programming so it no longer starts or unlocks the car. Ask us when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you work on smart keys with push-button start?
Yes, we replace and program proximity keys as well as standard remotes and flip keys, depending on the vehicle.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, and we will talk through your situation.
Can you also help with my home or driveway gate lock?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company also services residential locks, smart locks, and gate hardware, so you can ask about those during the same call.
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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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