need help with keyless remote
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Oakville
need help with keyless remote
I have 99 coupe with the passive option on the remote. I don't understand the remote, if I don't use the car for 1 or 2 days, I have to reset the remote. Also, the car keeps locking itself after I already pressed the lock button.
I have replaced the battery on the remote.
Does anyone know what is going on? What is the passive option on the remote?
I have replaced the battery on the remote.
Does anyone know what is going on? What is the passive option on the remote?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Sausalito CA
I currently have the same issue....do not use car for X period and I need to re-sync the fob.
Do a search for my story.
Dealership helped, but did not cure by placing BCM, after replacing fobs and RTF antenna.
Also a co-member Bill I believe has a great how to about cleaning the grounds for the passive system.
You can also check the wiring for damage at the passenger footwell fuse box area.
Do a search for my story.
Dealership helped, but did not cure by placing BCM, after replacing fobs and RTF antenna.
Also a co-member Bill I believe has a great how to about cleaning the grounds for the passive system.
You can also check the wiring for damage at the passenger footwell fuse box area.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 469
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From: Pasadena MD
The passive function enabled lets you walk away from the car and it will lock itself after you walk bout 15-25 feet. And will unlock the car as you approach it within 15-25 feet.
I thought this was a neat option until I discovered that where i hang my keys is just inside my front door 20 feet from the car.....the locks cycled quite a bit....perhaps this is your problem.......lock..unlock.......lock..u nlock.......lock..unlock.......lock..unl ock.......
I thought this was a neat option until I discovered that where i hang my keys is just inside my front door 20 feet from the car.....the locks cycled quite a bit....perhaps this is your problem.......lock..unlock.......lock..u nlock.......lock..unlock.......lock..unl ock.......
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 310
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From: Sterling Virginia
FOB issue
Originally Posted by Rob P
I have 99 coupe with the passive option on the remote. I don't understand the remote, if I don't use the car for 1 or 2 days, I have to reset the remote. Also, the car keeps locking itself after I already pressed the lock button.
I have replaced the battery on the remote.
Does anyone know what is going on? What is the passive option on the remote?
I have replaced the battery on the remote.
Does anyone know what is going on? What is the passive option on the remote?
-Rich
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Spring Tx
The passive feature sucks, which is why it was done away with on later models.I carry my keys in my pocket, have have the passive switch accidently go to the on position and have had the constant lights on, lights off, lock, unlock as I walk around my home, drain my battery on at least five occasions.If your battery gets to a low voltage condition the fob will lose sync , requiring re-syncing.
