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cody · 2010-01-08, 05:33 PM

This problem started earlier this week. I have to keep pushing buttons on my fob to get the door to unlock. I changed the battery and re-married the fob by pushing one of the buttons 6 times (as instructed in my owner's manual). It seemed fixed, but the problem came back. Just now, repeatedly pushing buttons didnt' fix it so I held down the Lock Button for like 10 seconds (which should have set off the panic but didn't) and then the unlock button worked.

I see the same behavior with 2nd fob.

I have the OEM alarm. It's not in valet mode.

The red LED on the fob stays on for a long time after pushing the button, not sure if this is new behavior.

Hopefully this is just one of those RTFM things like the parking light switch. Otherwise I bet it's gonna be an expensive fix.

2010-01-08, 05:33 PM	#1
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Key Fob Issue This problem started earlier this week. I have to keep pushing buttons on my fob to get the door to unlock. I changed the battery and re-married the fob by pushing one of the buttons 6 times (as instructed in my owner's manual). It seemed fixed, but the problem came back. Just now, repeatedly pushing buttons didnt' fix it so I held down the Lock Button for like 10 seconds (which should have set off the panic but didn't) and then the unlock button worked. I see the same behavior with 2nd fob. I have the OEM alarm. It's not in valet mode. The red LED on the fob stays on for a long time after pushing the button, not sure if this is new behavior. Hopefully this is just one of those RTFM things like the parking light switch. Otherwise I bet it's gonna be an expensive fix. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.