Remote Entry - Resync Required
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Remote Entry - Resync Required
My Transmitter keeps losing it's mind.
At first it wouldn't operate the door locks, so I replaced the battery and went thru the 7 sec resync. It worked... but not for long.
Next day had to resync.
It seems like after a period of a few hours it needs resyncing.
Anybody have any similar experiance or ideas?
I would hate to lay up the car at the dealer for this.
Thanks
Tom :cheers:
At first it wouldn't operate the door locks, so I replaced the battery and went thru the 7 sec resync. It worked... but not for long.
Next day had to resync.
It seems like after a period of a few hours it needs resyncing.
Anybody have any similar experiance or ideas?
I would hate to lay up the car at the dealer for this.
Thanks
Tom :cheers:
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Re: Remote Entry - Resync Required (BostonVette)
BostonVette,
Instead of a resync, try reprogramming them. Here's the instructions;
Programming Transmitters
1. Turn the ignition to ON.
2. Turn the radio to OFF.
3. Press the RESET button in order to clear any IPC warning messages.
4. Press and release the OPTIONS button on the DIC to scroll through the
display options until the IPC display is blank.
5. Press and hold the RESET button for 3 seconds.
6. Press the OPTIONS button until FOB TRAINING message is displayed.
7. Press the RESET button in order to begin the programming sequence. The
message HOLD LK + UNLK 1ST FOB will be displayed.
8. Simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the first
transmitter for 15 seconds. The IPC will indicate when that transmitter is
programmed and when to proceed to the next. Repeat this procedure for
each additional transmitter or press the OPTIONS button to exit.
later,
Instead of a resync, try reprogramming them. Here's the instructions;
Programming Transmitters
1. Turn the ignition to ON.
2. Turn the radio to OFF.
3. Press the RESET button in order to clear any IPC warning messages.
4. Press and release the OPTIONS button on the DIC to scroll through the
display options until the IPC display is blank.
5. Press and hold the RESET button for 3 seconds.
6. Press the OPTIONS button until FOB TRAINING message is displayed.
7. Press the RESET button in order to begin the programming sequence. The
message HOLD LK + UNLK 1ST FOB will be displayed.
8. Simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the first
transmitter for 15 seconds. The IPC will indicate when that transmitter is
programmed and when to proceed to the next. Repeat this procedure for
each additional transmitter or press the OPTIONS button to exit.
later,
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Re: Remote Entry - Resync Required (BostonVette)
It sounds like the battery is loosing contact with the metal battery contact. This can happen if you bent the battery contacts during battery change or if they are out of position. The battery contacts are held against the battery by pressure and slight opening of the case (such as keeping it in your pocket) may cause this to happen. Try bending the battery contact located on the circuit board out slightly. Be careful not to bend too much or the contact will break off.
Prior to bending the contact, you can try leaving the key fob out on a desk overnight and verify that it does not loose its synch.
Prior to bending the contact, you can try leaving the key fob out on a desk overnight and verify that it does not loose its synch.
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From: Palm Harbor FL
Re: Remote Entry - Resync Required (ProDesign)
It sounds like the battery is loosing contact with the metal battery contact. This can happen if you bent the battery contacts during battery change or if they are out of position. The battery contacts are held against the battery by pressure and slight opening of the case (such as keeping it in your pocket) may cause this to happen. Try bending the battery contact located on the circuit board out slightly. Be careful not to bend too much or the contact will break off.
Prior to bending the contact, you can try leaving the key fob out on a desk overnight and verify that it does not loose its synch.
Prior to bending the contact, you can try leaving the key fob out on a desk overnight and verify that it does not loose its synch.
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From: Palm Harbor FL
Re: Remote Entry - Resync Required (racetchr)
Manual says about 18mos. But just replaced mine and was 3yrs and a few months. So you never know.
[Modified by jngoldin, 12:01 PM 9/12/2003]
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From: Woburn MA
Re: Remote Entry - Resync Required (THRAP 42)
Thrap 42
Thanks for the input.
I'll try that approach.
My second transmitter works fine.
Will I need to reprogram the second as you suggested?
Thanks
Tom
Thanks for the input.
I'll try that approach.
My second transmitter works fine.
Will I need to reprogram the second as you suggested?
Thanks
Tom
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From: Breese Illinois
Re: Remote Entry - Resync Required (BostonVette)
Had the same thing happen with my wifes transmitter the other day. It would not resync but once I did the reprogram if works just fine.
I would do this yes, when I did mine I reprogrammed my FOB as well. AFter the first one is programmed, the DIC will come up for the second FOB.
later,
Will I need to reprogram the second as you suggested?
later,
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Re: Remote Entry - Resync Required (THRAP 42)
I tried the reprograming.
No change, the FOB still loses it's mind.
I'm trying the battery contacts, if that doesn't help, it's off to the dealer.
Thanks
No change, the FOB still loses it's mind.
I'm trying the battery contacts, if that doesn't help, it's off to the dealer.
Thanks
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Re: Remote Entry - Resync Required (BostonVette)
Well I'll be dipped in Schit,
Tweaking the battery contacts worked... :yesnod:
The FOB has held it's memory overnite.
Turns out it was the curved finger contacts that connect the PCB on the other half.
Saved a trip to the dealer ;)
Thanks for the tip
Tweaking the battery contacts worked... :yesnod:
The FOB has held it's memory overnite.
Turns out it was the curved finger contacts that connect the PCB on the other half.
Saved a trip to the dealer ;)
Thanks for the tip
