Question about key fob sensor in vehicle

chrischhorn · 07-07-2013, 06:59 PM

So I recently pulled out all of my interior other then the dash and the carpet but since then, my car sometimes cannont sense the fob in the car. When I go to start it, it says fob not found. Sometimes it will find it but 85% of the time no. If I put it in the fob port, it starts up no problem.

Just wondering where the sensor is and what I removed to make it do this lol. Thanks in advance.

Sorry mods if this is in the wrong section.

Trips · 07-07-2013, 07:05 PM

I read somewhere that the antenna for the fob is located near the hand break?

I'll try to find that thread

Edit: Here you go look at post 5

Also make sure the battery on the fob is good to start off

Key Fob Issue/Tire Pressure Light

SouthArk370Z · 07-07-2013, 11:27 PM

In addition to what Trips said, look in the FSM. And there is more than one antenna.

Mike · 07-08-2013, 09:45 AM

mine doesn't work anymore either with stripped interior

takjak2 · 07-09-2013, 07:53 PM

Try a new battery?

blackcherry20 · 07-09-2013, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

I read somewhere that the antenna for the fob is located near the hand break?

I'll try to find that thread

Edit: Here you go look at post 5

Also make sure the battery on the fob is good to start off

Key Fob Issue/Tire Pressure Light

tWeEzY · 07-09-2013, 10:27 PM

a member here had a similar issue and turns out he forgot to plug a harness back in. Double check your work.

MJB · 07-10-2013, 02:02 AM

Chris, I've had the exact same issue!- Key FOB problem

Does your car have a steering lock? I think my problem was due to the fact I pulled the steering lock fuse. After I put it back in and replaced the steering lock I have had zero issues.

* Ok nvm, you have a 2012.. don't think you have a steering lock. So I'm assuming the antenna wire under the center consul isn't in all the way. that is so strange though... I had the same issue for the past 7 months, but after I put the fuse back in and replaced the lock I haven't had any problems.

chrischhorn · 07-10-2013, 02:31 AM

Sorry no response all. What Trips linked was the correct thing. I still have my interior torn out since I'm still running some wires for the nitrous. I can actually set my key where the center console is and it reads every time. I wondered why if the key was in my right pocket that sometimes it read. Was just wondering where the actual sensor was. Thanks all!

07-07-2013, 06:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	Question about key fob sensor in vehicle So I recently pulled out all of my interior other then the dash and the carpet but since then, my car sometimes cannont sense the fob in the car. When I go to start it, it says fob not found. Sometimes it will find it but 85% of the time no. If I put it in the fob port, it starts up no problem. Just wondering where the sensor is and what I removed to make it do this lol. Thanks in advance. Sorry mods if this is in the wrong section. __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

07-07-2013, 07:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I read somewhere that the antenna for the fob is located near the hand break? I'll try to find that thread Edit: Here you go look at post 5 Also make sure the battery on the fob is good to start off Key Fob Issue/Tire Pressure Light chrischhorn and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ Last edited by Trips; 07-07-2013 at 07:08 PM.

07-07-2013, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	In addition to what Trips said, look in the FSM. And there is more than one antenna. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

07-08-2013, 09:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	mine doesn't work anymore either with stripped interior __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

07-09-2013, 07:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	Try a new battery? __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

07-09-2013, 10:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
tWeEzY Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: d.c Posts: 149 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	a member here had a similar issue and turns out he forgot to plug a harness back in. Double check your work.

07-10-2013, 02:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	Chris, I've had the exact same issue!- Key FOB problem Does your car have a steering lock? I think my problem was due to the fact I pulled the steering lock fuse. After I put it back in and replaced the steering lock I have had zero issues. * Ok nvm, you have a 2012.. don't think you have a steering lock. So I'm assuming the antenna wire under the center consul isn't in all the way. that is so strange though... I had the same issue for the past 7 months, but after I put the fuse back in and replaced the lock I haven't had any problems. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around. Last edited by MJB; 07-10-2013 at 02:14 AM.

07-10-2013, 02:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	Sorry no response all. What Trips linked was the correct thing. I still have my interior torn out since I'm still running some wires for the nitrous. I can actually set my key where the center console is and it reads every time. I wondered why if the key was in my right pocket that sometimes it read. Was just wondering where the actual sensor was. Thanks all! __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

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