Can a Lost Car Remote Key Be Replaced?

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CarmenLee
07/30/25 12:30am
If all keys are lost, there is no way to replace them, and the lock must be changed. Additional information about lost keys is as follows: 1. Disable the lost car key: If the car's remote key is lost, you should immediately go to a 4S shop to disable the lost car key and then have a new key configured. If the car key is lost, do not just get a new key; you must disable the lost key. Otherwise, if the key is picked up by criminals, they can easily drive your car away without any effort. 2. Reconfiguration: It is recommended to keep the car's spare key at home. This way, if the main key is lost, you can still use the spare key to unlock the car door and start the engine, allowing you to drive the car to a 4S shop to have a new key configured. The spare key is a mechanical key without a remote. Car owners should keep the spare key in a safe place to avoid forgetting its location when needed.
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