When your smart key stops working, it can be a real pain, especially when it happens at an inconvenient time such as heading off to work in the morning. At some point in our lives, this situation happens to all of us. Even with our ever-growing technological advances, smart keys still malfunction and stop working for numerous reasons.

Here is what to do when your smart key stops working in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Largo, and the surrounding areas.

Troubleshoot the Problem

When your smart key stops working, the first and best step to do is try and determine the problem. You can either contact a professional locksmith like John Rossin Locksmith to assist in troubleshooting the problem for you or try and determine the issue yourself.

Should you decide to troubleshoot your key yourself, the first step is to check the batteries. Smart keys run on batteries and after a while, like all batteries, they die. To check if your smart key’s batteries are dead, simply open the key up and replace the batteries with new, fresh ones.

If your smart key is still not working after replacing the batteries, check to see if your car is not detecting your smart key. Each vehicle has different ways in which you can check this. Some only require you to hold your key up to the car’s ignition where an error message will display on the car’s dash, but others require more steps to determine the issue. If you’re having issues troubleshooting your smart key or have determined the key is not transmitting your signal, then the best option is to call a skilled locksmith who can diagnose and fix the problem.

Call a Professional Locksmith

Sometimes a simple battery replacement is all you need to get your smart key working again. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case, and when it’s not, the best option is to call a professional local locksmith like John Rossin Locksmith to assess the situation. A professional locksmith has the tools and knowledge needed to diagnose your smart key and make any necessary repairs to return it to working order. Sometimes your smart key needs to be reprogrammed, repaired, or even replaced entirely. Whatever your smart key needs to work again, an expert locksmith can safely repair your key without causing any damage to the key or your car, and quickly get you on your way.

Is your smart key not working?

If your smart key is not working, even after troubleshooting, call us today at (727) 614-1641. We have the experience and knowledge necessary to repair, reprogram or replace your smart key safely and efficiently. If you live in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Largo, and the surrounding areas, don’t hassle with a car dealer; have one of our expert locksmiths come out today and quickly fix your key and get you on your way again.