remote control access problem
Apr 25, 2020 | 01:58 PM
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From: oakland ca
remote control access problem
Hey Guy's and Gal's, remote fob having trouble. Did all the manual fix's , battery , etc. Any idea's ?
Thanks, JT
Apr 27, 2020 | 07:56 PM
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I bought a new one. works every time now
Apr 28, 2020 | 11:25 AM
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Did you reflow the solder on the circuit board? Broken solder joints are a common problem on fobs that don't work. What year is your car?
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Apr 28, 2020 | 12:29 PM
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From: oakland ca
Thanks, I have one ordered.
Apr 28, 2020 | 12:30 PM
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Have not tried that although worth a try, 2000
Apr 28, 2020 | 12:36 PM
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remote problem
Going to try to move the carbon pads from the trunk/ alarm to the lock / unlock positions. may work.
The Prof
Apr 28, 2020 | 02:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
v6turbo87
Did you reflow the solder on the circuit board? Broken solder joints are a common problem on fobs that don't work. What year is your car?
Inspect closely and reflow. There's a detailed how to with pictures.
Apr 28, 2020 | 04:28 PM
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the prof
Have not tried that although worth a try, 2000
And you ordered a FOB for a 2000 car right? They run about $90. The later model cars 01-04 use a less expensive FOB but it will not work with the 97-00 cars.
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