MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police say Nissan is now the second-most stolen vehicle in Milwaukee. Court records show key reprogramming tools are to blame.

That’s because the thieves reproduce new key fobs for push-to-start vehicles right before they steal them. He said he’s seeing victims come in two to three times a week.

Prosecutors say an alleged car theft ring uses key fob programmers to steal cars, change their VINs and sell them to make a profit. GET ON THE 12 NEWS MOBILE APP. NEW TONIGHT AT SIX. ACROSS OUR AREA.

Q: After losing one of the two key fobs for my 2008 Nissan Altima, I purchased a new fob from a hardware store and they programmed it. After seven months, the car stopped recognizing the key, and ...

There’s usually a mechanical key hiding inside the key fob for cars with push-button start systems, so you can still unlock your door if the car battery or your fob battery runs out of juice.

With push-button start systems, you can start your car effortlessly. As long as the key fob is inside the vehicle, a simple press of the button is all it takes.

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.

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.