programing key fob remotes
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From: Sanford FL
programing key fob remotes
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I have a 1999 convertible. Yes it has the passive key system. When I get into the computer in the DIC and go to Fob Training, it tells you to press the UNLK & LK button on fob #1, it will program #1. Then it tells you to program fob # 2 and hold the UNLK & LK buttons and after 15 seconds it programs. Then it does the same for #3. When done turn the ignition off. Then test the remotes. Fob # 1, works. Fob # 2 does not work and Fob # 3 does not work. So then I though, well I'll start over and start with fob #3 first. Go back into the DIC, go to Fob training and start the programing again. Program # 3 first, fob programed. Then program # 1, fob program and then program fob # 2, done. Turn the ignition off. Test the remotes. Fob # 3 works. Fob # 1 does not work. Fob # 2 does not work.
It appears that the computer will program all the fobs while in the DIC, but once exit the training it only retains memory of the 1st fob. It does not matter which fob I start with, only the 1st one works.
Anyone have a solution to this mystery?
I have a 1999 convertible. Yes it has the passive key system. When I get into the computer in the DIC and go to Fob Training, it tells you to press the UNLK & LK button on fob #1, it will program #1. Then it tells you to program fob # 2 and hold the UNLK & LK buttons and after 15 seconds it programs. Then it does the same for #3. When done turn the ignition off. Then test the remotes. Fob # 1, works. Fob # 2 does not work and Fob # 3 does not work. So then I though, well I'll start over and start with fob #3 first. Go back into the DIC, go to Fob training and start the programing again. Program # 3 first, fob programed. Then program # 1, fob program and then program fob # 2, done. Turn the ignition off. Test the remotes. Fob # 3 works. Fob # 1 does not work. Fob # 2 does not work.
It appears that the computer will program all the fobs while in the DIC, but once exit the training it only retains memory of the 1st fob. It does not matter which fob I start with, only the 1st one works.
Anyone have a solution to this mystery?
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Oregon
When i programed mine. I had to do it twice, but it was because Im all thumbs.. It must be done fairly quick or you loose.. The second time around, mine both worked. I don't have a 3rd. Give it another try and try just doing 2.. Maybe it isnt happy with three, even though it says you can do 3. Are all the batteries fresh? They are $4 at any drug store. It might be a good idea to start with new batteries.. Just my 2 cents worth.
good luck!
good luck!
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Kannapolis NC
Just for grins, and in case it's losing sync somehow, try holding the lock and unlock button down on one of the fobs not working (until the horn honks) assuming you properly programmed through the DIC
