Key fob issue

imhowie2 · 11-04-2020, 05:32 PM

I have two fobs, one works fine the other doesn`t work at all even with a new battery, do they need to be re-programmed occasionally

crazy4oldcars · 11-04-2020, 05:36 PM

Stick the one that doesn't work in the fobgina and see if it will let you start the car. It will have to be reprogrammed if it won't.
It shouldn't ever need reprogramming, but electronics is electronics. Sometimes they do wonky stuff...

Kirk B.

SouthArk370Z · 11-04-2020, 06:06 PM

First thing I would try is: disassemble the fob, removing the battery and the soft rubber button pad from the case. Spray the electronics with copious amounts of contact cleaner. Check for any corrosion on the battery contacts and other parts of the electronics - clean as needed. Clean the plastic case halves and the button pad with appropriate cleaner (water and mild soap will work). Let everything dry. Clean the battery with a dry paper towel. Reassemble and test.

imhowie2 · 11-10-2020, 09:22 PM

I have stuck the bad fob in the fob hole and nothing happens, i`ll try cleaning it nest Thanks

crazy4oldcars · 11-11-2020, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imhowie2

I have stuck the bad fob in the fob hole and nothing happens, i`ll try cleaning it nest Thanks

If it doesn't work on the fob hole, I don't think cleaning it will matter. For whatever reason, it isn't programmed for your car.

Kirk B.

11-04-2020, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
imhowie2 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: fresno, california Posts: 7 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 7	Key fob issue I have two fobs, one works fine the other doesn`t work at all even with a new battery, do they need to be re-programmed occasionally

11-04-2020, 05:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	Stick the one that doesn't work in the fobgina and see if it will let you start the car. It will have to be reprogrammed if it won't. It shouldn't ever need reprogramming, but electronics is electronics. Sometimes they do wonky stuff... Kirk B. SouthArk370Z and JARblue like this.

11-04-2020, 06:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	First thing I would try is: disassemble the fob, removing the battery and the soft rubber button pad from the case. Spray the electronics with copious amounts of contact cleaner. Check for any corrosion on the battery contacts and other parts of the electronics - clean as needed. Clean the plastic case halves and the button pad with appropriate cleaner (water and mild soap will work). Let everything dry. Clean the battery with a dry paper towel. Reassemble and test. JARblue, Optimiser, BettyZ and 1 others like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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11-10-2020, 09:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
imhowie2 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: fresno, california Posts: 7 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 7	I have stuck the bad fob in the fob hole and nothing happens, i`ll try cleaning it nest Thanks