– Step 1: Unlock your car.

Luckily, there’s an old-fashioned car key inside most key fobs.

Find a small sliding button on the back of your fob. Slide or press the button to remove the key fob cover. You might need to use your fingernail and a little oomph to get it to release.

– Step 2: Open the door of the car

After you have the mechanical key, use it to open the door. In case you don’t see a key slot in your door, it’s probably hidden behind the handle cover. Use the key to gently pop off the handle cover and access the key slot.

Now that you’re inside, here’s how to start the car with a d-ea-d key fob:

– Step 3: Put the mechanical key back into the key fob and close it.