Question 1

How many buttons does the 2015 Buick Enclave key have?

Accepted Answer

None. The 2015 Enclave uses a transponder key, which is a standard turn-key with a chip embedded in the plastic head. There is no remote, no fob, no lock or unlock buttons, and no battery to replace. It starts the car and that is what it does. If you have been shopping for a replacement and keep seeing fobs listed alongside this vehicle, those are for different years or different trim configurations. For your 2015, we cut the blade to your vehicle and enroll the chip. That is the whole job.

Question 2

What is a transponder key and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

The key head has a small chip inside it. When you insert the key and turn it, the immobilizer reads that chip. If the chip matches what the vehicle has stored, the engine is allowed to start. If it does not match -- or if the chip is missing, as with a plain metal copy made at a hardware store -- the car either won't start at all or starts and dies within a couple of seconds.

On an all-keys-lost job, the old key data gets wiped and the new key's chip is enrolled fresh. On an add-a-key job, the new chip gets added alongside the existing one. Either way, it all runs through the OBD port at your location, no dealer required.

Question 3

What if my key broke off inside the ignition?

Accepted Answer

First thing is extraction -- getting the broken piece out without making the cylinder worse. Once it is clear, I check whether the cylinder took any damage. A key that snapped under turning force can bend the internal wafers, and if that happened the cylinder may stick or not turn cleanly even with a fresh key.

I diagnose that on site. If the cylinder is fine, we cut and program a new key and you are done. If it is damaged, ignition repair or replacement gets added to the job and I walk you through what that looks like before anything gets started. No surprises after the fact.

Question 4

Can I get a copy made at a hardware store or a kiosk?

Accepted Answer

You can get the blade copied, but that is only half the key. A hardware store or self-service kiosk will cut the metal correctly and charge you very little for it. The problem is they cannot program the transponder chip. You will end up with a key that fits the lock and turns in the ignition but does not start the car. It is an easy mistake to make if you just need a spare and do not realize there is a chip involved. Bring it to me and I can program it, or skip the extra trip and I will handle the whole thing start to finish.

Question 5

My 2015 Enclave starts fine sometimes and then seems to hesitate or not respond to the key other times. Could the key be failing?

Accepted Answer

It is possible. Transponder chips rarely fail completely without warning -- what usually happens first is intermittent reads. The ignition recognizes the chip most of the time but not always, and you get inconsistent starts or a brief delay before the engine catches.

Before assuming the key is the problem, check the physical condition of the key head. Cracks in the plastic near the chip, a key that has been on a heavy keyring and taken repeated impact, or corrosion on the blade can all contribute. Also try inserting the key slowly and fully seated rather than a quick turn -- a worn ignition cylinder can miss the chip read if the key is not fully home.

If the issue follows the key and not the car -- meaning it happens with one key but not another -- the chip or the key itself is likely the source. If it happens with both keys, the cylinder or the immobilizer side of the system is worth looking at. Either way, I can test on site.

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