What is an FCCID and where do I find it? (Plus Circuit Board Information)Updated a year ago
An FCC ID on a car remote or wireless key fob is the regulatory certification number used to certify the fob (remote) complies to wireless emissions standards. It is primarily to certify safety and certifies that your device does not emit harmful electromagnetic radiation.
At Tom’s Key Company, however, an FCCID is used as a helpful identifier for key remotes and smart keys. In most cases knowing your vehicle manufactured key's FCCID allows us to confirm that the key you wish to purchase from Tom's Key Company will function for your vehicle. Please be aware the FCCID of our key you will be purchasing and your original vehicle manufactured key do not have to match. Our product description on our smart keys and remotes will indicate which FCCIDs said smart key or remote will it serve. If you do not find this information on a product page please reach out via chat or at [email protected].
In order to find your FCCID for your vehicle's key you will need to refer to your vehicle's handbook, inspect the inside of your key, or in very rare occasions need to contact your vehicle’s dealership. The most common DIY solution for finding your FCCID is turning your remote or smart key over, or on occasions having to split your remote open to find the digits within. To do this properly do the following:
Take a flat head screwdriver or a strong flat metal surface and gently try to split your smart key or remote.
Once open, a tag written “FCCID” should be seen within your device, this will denote your FCCID number.
The process is that simple. However, there is one additional step to do in order to further confirm compatibility (especially when in regard to Toyota vehicles). Checking the circuit board number.
To find the circuit board number you will have to carefully remove and inspect the circuit board. It is important to not touch the center of the circuit board with your fingers and simply hold the circuit board from its outside edges. Our demonstration video above will best show you how to find this information with precaution.
If you have any further questions on FCCIDs or on key related circuit boards feel free to contact us at [email protected] and we will gladly answer any questions you have.