Key FOB question

Akurei · 10-05-2015, 01:32 PM

Just to answer your question, you can consider the programming in the keyfob "engraved" to the chip inside the keyfob whether or not there is a battery present I even verified with a few stealerships. You can leave the battery out for a year or infinity and put a battery in it, and the chip will still be programmed for your car. Obviously, you can also reprogram it for another car

scottIN · 10-05-2015, 02:29 PM

On a side note, I had to buy a new battery for mine over the weekend. Here were the prices for Duracell 2032s:

1 qty. $3.99
2 qty. $5.99
4 qty. $4.99

Can someone guess how many extra 2032s I have now??

P's_Z · 10-05-2015, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Akurei

Just to answer your question, you can consider the programming in the keyfob "engraved" to the chip inside the keyfob whether or not there is a battery present I even verified with a few stealerships. You can leave the battery out for a year or infinity and put a battery in it, and the chip will still be programmed for your car. Obviously, you can also reprogram it for another car

Good to know. Took my battery out to avoid acid leak, altough my key is very well placed in a "cool, dry place"

TexasChuck · 10-06-2015, 07:28 AM

I washed mine in pants pocket. Opened it up completely, let it dry thoroughly and it works fine.

burntz · 10-06-2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasChuck

I washed mine in pants pocket. Opened it up completely, let it dry thoroughly and it works fine.

TChuck takes detailing to the next level :-)

P's_Z · 10-06-2015, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by burntz

TChuck takes detailing to the next level :-)

csnow · 10-10-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasChuck

I washed mine in pants pocket. Opened it up completely, let it dry thoroughly and it works fine.

bag of rice is wet electronics best friend

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Originally Posted by catching Zs

My spare Key FOB "drains" the battery in about 6 weeks. I think it doesn't turn itself off. When I put in a fresh battery it functions normally / works as designed and six weeks later the battery is dead. In comparison, I can't remember the last time I changed the battery in the "good" Key FOB. The condition with the "bad" key FOB started after I had the steering wheel lock issue repaired at the dealership and turned in both key FOBs to the service writer. (purchased the 2010 pre-owned in OCT 2013) Would the steering lock repair have any thing to do with the FOB operation? Is a key FOB repairable?
Any advice and counsel is greatly appreciated. Thanks

for reference. i haven't used my spare fob since march of this year. just tested it out and it works perfectly. checked the battery too, no corrosion.

10-05-2015, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Akurei Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 319 Drives: 14 370z Rep Power: 12	Just to answer your question, you can consider the programming in the keyfob "engraved" to the chip inside the keyfob whether or not there is a battery present I even verified with a few stealerships. You can leave the battery out for a year or infinity and put a battery in it, and the chip will still be programmed for your car. Obviously, you can also reprogram it for another car DYNAZOR and P's_Z like this.

10-06-2015, 07:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Wet FOB I washed mine in pants pocket. Opened it up completely, let it dry thoroughly and it works fine. burntz likes this.

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10-05-2015, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	On a side note, I had to buy a new battery for mine over the weekend. Here were the prices for Duracell 2032s: 1 qty. $3.99 2 qty. $5.99 4 qty. $4.99 Can someone guess how many extra 2032s I have now??