Three cheers for automotive minutiae! Earlier this week we asked you to indulge in some automotive minutiae and share with the class what they think are the best car key fobs, and I'm surprised by ...

Most drivers only use their key fob to lock and unlock doors. There's a lot more it can do, and some of these features are ...

Remote keyless entry (RKE) is a common option for most new automobiles. Advanced RKE systems need a fob for unlocking doors and setting alarms. Transponders that signal cars to start — along with ...

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How Does Your Key Fob Work? The key fob uses wireless technology with a frequency of 433 MHz. There are receivers/transmitters on the vehicle and the key, so they can communicate with each other. This ...