Glossary / General

key fobs

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A key fob is the small remote you use to lock/unlock your car. The host is inviting people to share stories about key fobs, like losing one or having trouble with it.

Technical Definition

Key fobs are the wireless remotes used to lock/unlock and often start modern cars. The episode’s call-to-action suggests listeners may share stories related to key fob issues or experiences.

Hear It Discussed

"My recollection from when we had that very one in the office for a while is that the big, and from reading a lot of forums about it, key fobs are a real problem. Yep. Key fobs often don't work."
Nissan is Back! New Skyline, Xterra and Juke! GT3 Convertible Is Here! THIS CAR POD! EP107 THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 15:48

"And what is happening is you have a system that is looking for a signal from any and all key fobs that are attached to that vehicle, leaving the area... with the key fob in your pocket, you can go..."
Trusted Automotive Advice Personalized for You Too Under The Hood show 10:29

"Reach out to us or your key fobs or your key fob. If you have your pond, if you have a key fob lost story"
Episode 443: 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Unnamed Automotive Podcast 53:09