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2012 GMC Terrain Remote Flip Key OHT01060512
FCC IDOHT01060512Part #13504202Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
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2012 GMC Terrain Remote Flip Key OHT05918179
FCC IDOHT05918179Part #13504283Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2012 GMC Terrain Remote Flip Key OHT01060512
FCC IDOHT01060512Part #13504200Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2012 GMC Terrain Remote Flip Key OHT01060512
FCC IDOHT01060512Part #20873621Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2012 GMC Terrain Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #B119-PHTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2012 GMC Terrain runs a remote flip key with a transponder chip buried in the head. The fob and the ignition transponder are two separate functions in one unit -- the remote side handles lock/unlock/panic, and the chip side talks to the immobilizer when you turn the key. If one side dies and the other works, that tells you a lot about what actually failed. A dead fob battery is a CR2032 and takes two minutes. But if the car cranks and won't fire, or won't crank at all after a fresh battery, that's the transponder side, and swapping the battery won't fix it. On these early first-gen Terrains, the add-a-key relearn can sometimes be done without a full dealer-level scan tool if you still have one working key -- worth checking before you go straight to the dealer route.
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Out near Millenia in Chula Vista, a guy called me from a gas station on a weekday evening. He drove 80 miles round trip every day for work, and his 2012 GMC Terrain had just decided the key was no longer worth listening to. Car wouldn't start. He had places to be. Kids to pick up. The dealer was already closed, and even if they weren't, he wasn't towing a running vehicle to a service bay that might not see it for two days.

He found me and I came to him.

When I got there, I popped the flip key apart first thing. Fresh-looking battery, but I swapped it anyway just to eliminate it. Still nothing on the remote side. The chip side was the real problem -- the car would crank but not catch, which on these Terrains points straight to the immobilizer not recognizing the key.

The fob's internal circuit had given up. Not something a new battery fixes.

I rebuilt the key on site. Cut the blade to match his ignition, programmed a new unit to the vehicle so the immobilizer accepted it, tested the start three times, walked every button on the fob, and confirmed the remote range in the parking lot before I called it done.

He was back on the freeway in under an hour. The dealer comparison came up in passing -- he mentioned what they quoted him the last time he needed something. Whatever he saved that night was a bonus, but honestly what mattered more was that it got handled at 7pm at a gas station instead of sometime next week.

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“I lost my key and called EZ Car Keyz. Marco was great. He arrived quickly, explained everything clearly, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. The service was fast, professional, and fairly priced.”

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“He arrived within 30 minutes and had everything finished in another 30 minutes for two cars. Everything was programmed and tested perfectly. Cheapest price in town and very honest service.”

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Dec 2025
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“I called EZ Car Keyz to unlock my truck, make a key, and sync a new key fob. They were at my location within minutes and handled everything fast and friendly. Prices were great and the service was excellent.”

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How do I spot a fake locksmith before I get burned?
A few things to watch for with GMC owners specifically. If they won't give you a real estimate for your year and model over the phone, that's a flag. If the business has no real address, no reviews that mention actual vehicles, or a generic header with no name attached, keep looking. The pattern that comes up repeatedly in forums: a locksmith shows up, spends time on the car, then says they don't have the right equipment for this GM system and still charges a trip fee. A legitimate shop working on GMC vehicles should be able to tell you upfront what tools they carry, whether they handle your model year, and what the job involves before they ever leave for your location. If they're vague about any of that, the answer is no.
What exactly is a remote flip key and why can't I just copy it at a hardware store?
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My 2012 Terrain key fob buttons stopped working but the car still starts fine. Do I need a whole new key programmed?
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