Key fob car thefts "The group allegedly used Autel programming devices that allow users to take a blank key fob and create a fully functioning key for the vehicle.

Three suspects accused in the theft of more than 50 cars from DFW Airport parking areas are in the Tarrant County Jail.

If you're looking to pick up a new key fob, or repair one, you might wonder how long programming it takes and whether or not you can do it yourself.

Police informed her the thieves used an Autel scanner, a device commonly purchased on the black market that can turn any key fob into a universal device capable of connecting to any car.

"The cost to replace the latest key fobs can be as much as $400 depending on the brand. Then add another $20 to $130 to program it to work with your car.

[Fileark] has instructions for reprogramming keyless entry devices for your car. His demonstration video, which you can see after the break, shows how to make one key fob work for two different veh… ...