Jon Dor

Jon Dor

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Just wondering... when my keyfob battery is changed, imminently, does this potentially open that proverbial can of worms... Key will no longer be recognised, etc? I THINK that being a 2000 model, the key should "sync" when inserted in ignition barrel, or am I just being far too optimistic? Happy Sunday afternoon!
 
I get key battery low too, the batteries are good so I wonder if it's down to the rf antenna being unplugged and not getting a clean signal
 
If battery low is shown as long as you fit new batteries within one minute of removing the old ones no resync should be needed.
 
wammers said:
If battery low is shown as long as you fit new batteries within one minute of removing the old ones no resync should be needed.
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That's reassuring, thanks Wammers!
I was going to take to local Timpsons, as they give a life-long warranty, but will do it myself.
 
kermit_rr said:
I get key battery low too, the batteries are good so I wonder if it's down to the rf antenna being unplugged and not getting a clean signal
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I'd check how old the batteries are. RF antenna unplugged can cause issues. Best use Brian's fix or Marty's fix.
 
I was getting the key battery low warning,one of my new batteries was showing only 1.5v . If you need a resync just put the key in the lock press and hold lock whilst turning key to lock, press unlock button and turn key to unlock.always worked for me. Mines a 98 so doesn't have the coil around the ignition key.
 
kermit_rr said:
I get key battery low too, the batteries are good so I wonder if it's down to the rf antenna being unplugged and not getting a clean signal
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It may be due to corroded battery contacts in the FOB, that was the problem on mine.
 
I have a 2000 and one fob syncs when put in ignition the other is different(see my post syncing key fob P38). Don't know why this is but I have 2 working fobs
As wammers says have new batteries ready and change within 60 seconds and no problems. Check new batteries first as I and one or two others have had problems with new batteries lately
 
Rubberknees said:
I have a 2000 and one fob syncs when put in ignition the other is different(see my post syncing key fob P38). Don't know why this is but I have 2 working fobs
As wammers says have new batteries ready and change within 60 seconds and no problems. Check new batteries first as I and one or two others have had problems with new batteries lately
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Might be worth clearing the RF memory. My key 4 won't sync until car has been opened with key 1. I keep meaning to try it but never get around to it.
 
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