Fob programming
Burning Brakes
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From: Seguin Texas
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Burning Brakes
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From: Richmond VA
I lost my fob and key. It could be in my garage, but I have torn the house, garage, yard etc apart and doubt it is. I tried for 6 hours to get the car to enter the program mode by turning the key, and manually moving the lever. Took it to the dealer to get the fobs fixed. They indicated they struggled at first, and then went through a multi step tech 2 process to program both new fobs. That's all I got... Maybe my car is from Canada or the connections are worn. Didn't have them diagnose this as I have other mods to spend on.
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I lost my fob and key. It could be in my garage, but I have torn the house, garage, yard etc apart and doubt it is. I tried for 6 hours to get the car to enter the program mode by turning the key, and manually moving the lever. Took it to the dealer to get the fobs fixed. They indicated they struggled at first, and then went through a multi step tech 2 process to program both new fobs. That's all I got... Maybe my car is from Canada or the connections are worn. Didn't have them diagnose this as I have other mods to spend on.
Elmer
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I lost my fob and key. It could be in my garage, but I have torn the house, garage, yard etc apart and doubt it is. I tried for 6 hours to get the car to enter the program mode by turning the key, and manually moving the lever. Took it to the dealer to get the fobs fixed. They indicated they struggled at first, and then went through a multi step tech 2 process to program both new fobs. That's all I got... Maybe my car is from Canada or the connections are worn. Didn't have them diagnose this as I have other mods to spend on.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Richmond VA
The tech just told me he believe it was he key it self. The new one I had cut this week he said was very tight and did not fully turn. He cut a second key for me and said it should work fine. I am scared to try it now that everything is programmed, but his analysis seems legit... I certainly don't want to spend another 150 on progamming fobs, and 100 in towing. the wife will kill me...
That being said the car is home safe and sound.
That being said the car is home safe and sound.
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From: Dacula GA
I programmed a 3rd FOB just to have one at the house at all times.
If you got a 3rd FOB you could check to make sure the key was the problem before you really have to know the hard way.
I know when I programmed my 3rd FOB I had a hard time until I realized I was installing the FOB into the glove box slot backwards!!!
If you got a 3rd FOB you could check to make sure the key was the problem before you really have to know the hard way.
I know when I programmed my 3rd FOB I had a hard time until I realized I was installing the FOB into the glove box slot backwards!!!
