Key Fob don't work

group256 · 01-08-2023, 12:07 PM

did you manage to solve your problem? I have the exact same problem. It's very frustrating sometimes.

cooltoy · 11-12-2020, 01:24 PM

Looks like you have figured out a way to use your fob. Life is good again.

BoilardZ · 01-09-2023, 09:15 PM

For what it's worth:
I recently experienced the same issue. Key fob suddenly stopped working, and my backup key fob also didn't work. I replaced batteries in both, and cleaned the contacts really well, but no dice. I double-checked the new fob batteries, and they registered 3.3 volts. So I figured the problem must be in the car's receiver.
I was about to take the car to the Stealership when I decided to make a Hail Mary move: I bought another set of new fob batteries from a different store. Now both fobs work!
There are two lessons here:
1. Even if a new battery shows full potential (i.e, voltage), it doesn't mean it has sufficient power. Sometimes batteries sit on store shelves for a long time and degrade before you even get them out of the package.
2. Occam's Razor. The simplest explanation for fobs not working is that you have dead batteries. Make triple-sure your batteries are fresh and good before moving on to other theories.
Good luck!
Steve

11-12-2020, 01:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,984 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Looks like you have figured out a way to use your fob. Life is good again. brainrain likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

01-09-2023, 09:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
BoilardZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 94 Drives: 2017 370Z Rep Power: 9	For what it's worth: I recently experienced the same issue. Key fob suddenly stopped working, and my backup key fob also didn't work. I replaced batteries in both, and cleaned the contacts really well, but no dice. I double-checked the new fob batteries, and they registered 3.3 volts. So I figured the problem must be in the car's receiver. I was about to take the car to the Stealership when I decided to make a Hail Mary move: I bought another set of new fob batteries from a different store. Now both fobs work! There are two lessons here: 1. Even if a new battery shows full potential (i.e, voltage), it doesn't mean it has sufficient power. Sometimes batteries sit on store shelves for a long time and degrade before you even get them out of the package. 2. Occam's Razor. The simplest explanation for fobs not working is that you have dead batteries. Make triple-sure your batteries are fresh and good before moving on to other theories. Good luck! Steve sx moneypit likes this.

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01-08-2023, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
group256 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5 Drives: 370z Convertible Rep Power: 5	did you manage to solve your problem? I have the exact same problem. It's very frustrating sometimes.