"no key" light
 

There has to be a thread about this but I can't find it but I when I'm in my car, I keep getting the "No Key" error and I have the Key right in front of the Start button.

Is there a thread on this that I can read or can someone give me some insight on why this is happening? This started happening this morning but when I put the Key in the Fobgina, it works.

Have you tried installing a new battery in the Key? Do you have the same problem with the other Key?

Pull the key fob apart and recharge it there is a port on the bottom left side of the steering wheel.








DAN

"no key" warning is related to a loss of communication with the smart key. when you insert it on the fobgina the key is validated via RFID witch will work even in very low battery. Try replacing the keyfob battery with a lithium 2032 battery.

Be warned, I had similar issue before my steering lock failed witch is a very common issue. (search threads)

Don't scare me......:(

I'll replace the battery today and let you guys know, I am going to go to the dealership on Monday to see if I can get this fixed.

Do you have two key fobs? If so, try the other key fob to see if you experience the same issue.

I do not have a second key fob. I was talking to a another member on this board with the same issue and he told me it was just a bad key fob.

that socket doesnt charge anything from wat i read. you need to just get a new battery.

did you recently remove your center console for a stereo install etc? if so you or your installer forgot to plug in the RF antenna connector. it's on the driver side of the console near the e-brake.

I did not, could it be that my fob is always near my cell phone?

yah, your phone does emit some level of RF. try putting your fob in another pocket or your phone on the passenger seat and retry.

but it could be that your battery inside the fob is just low. you can source the battery online or radioshack.

Well I just went to CVS and changed the battery but I just won't know if its good until I get home from work :(

hey at least you made progress. :tup:

GL!

I see you have a 2009 model, you are lucky the battery lasted this long. Both mine and the bros fob battery went out a year ago. It's the battery.

Its definitely the battery, works flawlessly now :driving:

Your welcome.