Keyless entry problems. BIG keyless entry problems.
#1
03-19-2014, 05:47 PM
Keyless entry problems. BIG keyless entry problems.
2000 Discovery bought used with no remote. Was using the key to unlock the door until one day the lock stopped functioning ( key will not turn left or right, key slot ramains at 12 o'clock).
Used keyless entry with fob from the dealer with no problems for a number of years.
I left town for three weeks and the truck sat in the driveway. Got back and the fob would not unlock the truck, light on fob lighting up normally. Alarm light on dash blinking normally ( every three seconds or so). Changed the battery in the fob, no dice.
Called pop a lock and while we were trying to get in ( almost impossible) I pressed the buttons on the fob out of desperation, don't remember what sequence, and the truck unlocked. Got in and the truck started with ZERO hesitation, no car battery issue.
Drove the truck for a couple of days and everything functioned normally. Truck sat for two weeks and when I went to unlock the yesterday it would not work. Dash light blinking normally, fob light illuminating normally. Changed the battery in the fob and still not functioning.
So..... anybody have some experience with this?
Used keyless entry with fob from the dealer with no problems for a number of years.
I left town for three weeks and the truck sat in the driveway. Got back and the fob would not unlock the truck, light on fob lighting up normally. Alarm light on dash blinking normally ( every three seconds or so). Changed the battery in the fob, no dice.
Called pop a lock and while we were trying to get in ( almost impossible) I pressed the buttons on the fob out of desperation, don't remember what sequence, and the truck unlocked. Got in and the truck started with ZERO hesitation, no car battery issue.
Drove the truck for a couple of days and everything functioned normally. Truck sat for two weeks and when I went to unlock the yesterday it would not work. Dash light blinking normally, fob light illuminating normally. Changed the battery in the fob and still not functioning.
So..... anybody have some experience with this?
#4
03-20-2014, 10:52 PM
- corroded IDM
- bad connection in battery in fob
- door lock actuator motors taking a poo
- weak/crappy signal from fob due to dust/fob gravy - clean it out with duster
- fix your door lock cylinder - get some brake cleaner, graphite, and get it back working.
- car battery voltage draining and screwing with BCD, IDM, or alarm.
like the signature line. very true.
- bad connection in battery in fob
- door lock actuator motors taking a poo
- weak/crappy signal from fob due to dust/fob gravy - clean it out with duster
- fix your door lock cylinder - get some brake cleaner, graphite, and get it back working.
- car battery voltage draining and screwing with BCD, IDM, or alarm.
like the signature line. very true.
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03-21-2014, 05:21 AM
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Yes I have had this issue and in my case it was the Receiver.
Very similar to you as in happens after a period of time when the car has not been used. Eventually it failed completely.
It's easy to get to if you have a rear sunroof, two bolts hold it in and it just unplugs. Swop it for a new one with the same frequency and part number
Hope this helps, Jerry
Very similar to you as in happens after a period of time when the car has not been used. Eventually it failed completely.
It's easy to get to if you have a rear sunroof, two bolts hold it in and it just unplugs. Swop it for a new one with the same frequency and part number
Hope this helps, Jerry
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