Ignition problem 2010 coupe
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Burning Brakes
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From: westminster California
Ignition problem 2010 coupe
I have a strange problem with my manual coupe. When I get in the car with the key fob I depress the clutch with it in reverse gear and push the starter button and nothing happens just dead (no starting no radio no instruments). A few seconds later the dash board and instruments and radio come to life on their own and then if I push the starter button again the car starts as normal. Please advise.
Team Owner
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From: Ventura County, Calif
Sounds like something is interrupting communication between FOB and car. Maybe low FOB battery, maybe low car battery, maybe cell phone/charger or similar device interfering. Any problem walking up to it when locked and it doesn't unlock immediately? 
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
Pry it open with a coin or flat head screwdriver.
Page 3-10 of your 2010 owner's manual (full of amazing things).
Page 3-10 of your 2010 owner's manual (full of amazing things).
1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object
inserted into the slot on the side or back of the
transmitter.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down.
Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Reassemble the transmitter.
inserted into the slot on the side or back of the
transmitter.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down.
Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Reassemble the transmitter.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: westminster California
I tried the second fob supplied to me by the dealer when I bought the car.
Car seems to be working correctly now; so I guess the first fob does need a new battery seems odd though since I have had the car less than a year. The battery in my fob on my c5 lasted 8 years without problems.
Car seems to be working correctly now; so I guess the first fob does need a new battery seems odd though since I have had the car less than a year. The battery in my fob on my c5 lasted 8 years without problems.
