Car Key Experts who come to you anywhere on Oʻahu, 24 hours a day.
A key fob is small, but when it fails it can leave you stuck. It might be lost at the beach, cracked in a parking lot, or just not responding when you press the button. Double Quick Locksmith is a family-owned mobile locksmith that has served Honolulu since 2021, and car keys are our specialty. We have trucks around the island, so a technician can drive to wherever your car is parked and replace and program your fob right there, at any hour of the day or night.
📞 Fob lost, broken or not responding? Call (808) 758-4599. We’re open 24/7 and serve all of Oʻahu.
Key fob problems we help with
Not every fob problem needs a brand-new fob. When you call, we’ll ask a few questions to work out what’s really going on, then recommend the simplest fix that will get you back on the road.
Lost key fob replacement, even with no key left
Lost your only fob? We can make a new key for any make and model on the market, even if you have no working key at all. We come to your vehicle and supply and program a new fob so the car recognizes it. If the old fob might have been stolen rather than misplaced, we can also erase it from the car’s memory. That way it can no longer unlock or start your vehicle.
Broken key fob shell or case
Cracked cases, a snapped key-ring loop, worn rubber buttons and a flip blade that won’t stay open are everyday wear and tear. If the electronics inside still work, you may not need a new fob at all. We can re-shell it by moving your original electronics into a fresh case. Curious what that involves? Our guide on
how to change a broken or damaged key fob walks through it.
Key fob battery and “key not detected” problems
A weak coin-cell battery is the most common reason a fob suddenly loses range or stops working. Try a fresh battery first, because it’s often all you need. If the fob still won’t lock, unlock or start the car after a new battery, we’ll diagnose whether the problem is in the fob or in the vehicle. Then we’ll fix the right thing, whether that means reprogramming, repairing or replacing the fob. For more simple checks, see
key fob not working? What to do before calling a locksmith.
Water-damaged fobs
Saltwater, a dip in the pool or a fob left in a board-short pocket can all stop the electronics working. Dry it off, take the battery out and don’t keep pressing the buttons. Then give us a call. We’ll check whether it can be saved and replace it if it can’t.
Spare and duplicate fobs
The cheapest time to get a spare is before you need it. Adding a second fob while your first one still works is usually quicker and easier than starting from scratch after the last key is lost. We program spare and duplicate fobs on the spot.
Key fob programming done on-site
Today’s fobs talk to your car electronically, so cutting a blade isn’t enough. The fob has to be paired with the vehicle before it will unlock the doors or start the engine. We do all the programming at your car, so you don’t need to visit a dealership. That covers:
- Remote-head keys and flip keys, which have the lock and unlock buttons built into the key
- Transponder (chip) keys, which the immobilizer has to recognize before the engine will run
- Smart keys and proximity fobs for push-to-start vehicles
- Remote-start fobs, so you can start the car from a distance
Want the technical details? Read
Car Key Programming Explained or visit our
car key programming service page.
Fobs for every brand on Oʻahu’s roads
From Asian commuters to American trucks to European luxury cars, we cover the whole market:
- Asian makes: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Subaru, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia and Genesis
- US makes: Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge & Ram and Jeep
- European makes: BMW, Mini, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Land Rover and Volvo. See also our European car locksmith page.
Don’t see your brand? Call anyway, because we can make keys for any make and model on the market.
📞 Not sure which fob your car uses? Call (808) 758-4599 and we’ll help you sort it out.
Why choose a mobile locksmith for your key fob?
- We come to you, fast. We have trucks around the island, and your car stays where it is: at home, at work, in a beach lot or in a parking garage. If the car won’t start without a working fob, you avoid a tow.
- Open 24/7. Fobs don’t only fail during business hours, and you can call us any time, day or night.
- Car keys are our specialty. We also do residential and commercial locksmith work, but automotive keys and key programming are what we know best.
- Family-owned since 2021. You’re dealing with a local Honolulu family business, not a national call center.
- 30-day guarantee. Keys, labor and lock work are covered by our 30-day guarantee. If something isn’t right, call us and we’ll make it right.
Still deciding between us and the dealership? Our
dealer vs. mobile locksmith comparison explains the differences. Before you call, see
what to know before calling a locksmith about a fob, or read our
complete guide to key fob replacement.
How it works
- Call (808) 758-4599. Tell us what happened, plus your vehicle’s year, make and model.
- Get a quote. We give quotes over the phone when possible, so you know what to expect before we start.
- We meet you at the car. A technician drives to your location anywhere on Oʻahu.
- Fob replaced, programmed and tested. We check the buttons and the start function with you before we leave.
Because we’re making a key that can start your vehicle, we’ll ask for proof of ownership.
Serving Honolulu and all of Oʻahu
We’re a mobile service, so we come to you, whether you’re in town, out west, up central or over on the Windward side. See our
service areas for neighborhood pages, including
Waikīkī,
Downtown Honolulu,
Pearl City,
Kapolei and
Kailua.
Key fob replacement FAQs
Can you replace my key fob if I’ve lost all of my keys? Yes. We can make a key for any make and model on the market, even with no existing key. We come to your vehicle, program the new fob and can erase the lost one from the car.
Do you come to me, or do I need to bring the car in? We come to you. Double Quick Locksmith is a mobile locksmith with trucks around Oʻahu, so the work is done where your car is parked.
Are you open at night and on weekends? Yes. We’re open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Is there a guarantee on a replacement fob? Yes. Keys, labor and lock work are covered by our 30-day guarantee.
My fob stopped working. Do I need a new one? Not always. Start by replacing the battery. If that doesn’t fix it, we’ll diagnose whether the fault is in the fob or the car, then reprogram it, re-shell it or replace it as needed.
Can I get a price over the phone? We give quotes over the phone when possible. Call (808) 758-4599 with your vehicle’s year, make and model.
Need a key fob replaced today?
Double Quick Locksmith: Car Key Experts. Family-owned, open 24/7 and mobile across Oʻahu. 📞 Call (808) 758-4599 Already used us? We’d love your feedback: leave us a Google review. Mahalo!
