key fob batteries only last a week!

has anyone got any ideas why when i change my key fob batteries they only last a week before i get the message on the dash that says "key battery low" they work fine and stay working for months but rangey dissagrees!!!

Why??

Probably just because it can!!!

There's been several other posts saying similar; I seem to recall one cleared by disconnecting battery earth lead for 10mins (make sure you have EKA!!)

it happens on mine occasionally,I just ignor it, soon gets the message whos in charge(if only) and goes away.:scratching_chin:

ladyranger said:

has anyone got any ideas why when i change my key fob batteries they only last a week before i get the message on the dash that says "key battery low" they work fine and stay working for months but rangey dissagrees!!!

Why??

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The FOB design is bad, the buttons are too easily pressed when residing in a ladies copious handbag, or a blokes pocket for that matter. My theory is that a button gets held in causing a drain on the battery so when you go to use it it signals a low battery. After the button is released, the batteries recover and the message goes away. I have not had the message since I stopped putting the FOB in my pocket.

Datatek said:

The FOB design is bad, the buttons are too easily pressed when residing in a ladies copious handbag, or a blokes pocket for that matter. My theory is that a button gets held in causing a drain on the battery so when you go to use it it signals a low battery. After the button is released, the batteries recover and the message goes away. I have not had the message since I stopped putting the FOB in my pocket.

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Or if the lady has an ample bottom and wears tight jeans and the key is kept in the back pocket.

wammers said:

Or if the lady has an ample bottom and wears tight jeans and the key is kept in the back pocket.

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Your'e fantasizing again Tony

Try telling it to shut up. Mine seems to listen to me lol

wammers said:

Or if the lady has an ample bottom and wears tight jeans and the key is kept in the back pocket.

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ooooww yeah thats me! do you think i should find another place for them hay wammers how was the holiday?? was the mrs good to you...

ladyranger said:

ooooww yeah thats me! do you think i should find another place for them hay wammers how was the holiday?? was the mrs good to you...

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Good thanks. She is always good to me.