Remove the key from the fob housing and turn it upside down. On the underside of the bezel you will see a 1 or a 2 stamped in a recessed cavity.
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Burning Brakes
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The numbers or lines or no marks probably signify which cavity of the mold the key was made in.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
Or are you are saying "as it comes from the factory"?
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In my case, I've confirmed this. I am obviously in possession of FOB 2 & FOB 3 as far as my car is concerned.
After speaking with the dealer, it seems it takes a Tech II in order to reassign a FOB ID# so I need to go back to my purchase dealer (not my local one) to work out that they'll cover the cost of having this done (gee, it ain't free!)
After speaking with the dealer, it seems it takes a Tech II in order to reassign a FOB ID# so I need to go back to my purchase dealer (not my local one) to work out that they'll cover the cost of having this done (gee, it ain't free!)
Have you tried to reprogram the #1 position with the #3 key fob in the car and the #2 fob not near the car.
I wonder what I am going to have to do if I ever want to use my #3 fob.
Tim
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
I did try but didn't expect it to work (which it didn't) as #3 would be a unique identifier for the car anyway. From what I see, there is no way to use a FOB that is ID'd as something other than 1 or 2 - the car will accept up to 8 FOB IDs....
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
In my case, I've confirmed this. I am obviously in possession of FOB 2 & FOB 3 as far as my car is concerned.
After speaking with the dealer, it seems it takes a Tech II in order to reassign a FOB ID# so I need to go back to my purchase dealer (not my local one) to work out that they'll cover the cost of having this done (gee, it ain't free!)
After speaking with the dealer, it seems it takes a Tech II in order to reassign a FOB ID# so I need to go back to my purchase dealer (not my local one) to work out that they'll cover the cost of having this done (gee, it ain't free!)
A huge kudos to DSM!
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A pic would sure be welcomed for C7.
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Interesting issues with the memory button. When I took possession of my C7 the seat memory worked fine. Then I started having problems. It occasionally would not work and I would have to reset the seat. Then suddenly it started working again and I have had no problems for over 1 month. But,I have set it to recall the seat position when the car is started, and that does not work. It does move the seat back when I open the door with the ignition off. However, the 1 button always works now and I don't mind having to press the button to move into the driving position. The C7 is fantastic!
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
Here ya go (in the elipse). Not the greatest pic, sorry
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The problem is that I forget to set the parking brake on shut down. Never have been one to use it.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
I had the 7 speed flash done and it does work, but not to my liking. If you set the parking brake before you shut down. The next time you get in, push the start button without the clutch or brake. Then you can one touch the memory seat and it will go into position without holding it.
The problem is that I forget to set the parking brake on shut down. Never have been one to use it.
The problem is that I forget to set the parking brake on shut down. Never have been one to use it.
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For what it’s worth both of mine have that "number 1" or a line! Others have reported the same. Not logical to number the removable key anyway! Could switch and how would the FOB know!
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I suspect the flash did not get applied for you.
I had the flash done last week on my M7 and now when I press the start button, as long as the parking brake is engaged, the seat moves into the memory position from the easy exit position. Prior to the flash I had to press the memory button.
I had the flash done last week on my M7 and now when I press the start button, as long as the parking brake is engaged, the seat moves into the memory position from the easy exit position. Prior to the flash I had to press the memory button.
Had my M7 done two weeks ago. Same results here.
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My car was built 2 weeks ago and it does not have the supposed fix. Still have to press and hold the #1 memory button to get the seat in place.
If I change the settings to AUTO RECALL, the only other choice, the seat returns to the forward position as soon as i open the door and I can't get in the car.
Not sure if there actually was a fix. If there was it is hard to believe that a car built in late July wouldn't have it.
If I change the settings to AUTO RECALL, the only other choice, the seat returns to the forward position as soon as i open the door and I can't get in the car.
Not sure if there actually was a fix. If there was it is hard to believe that a car built in late July wouldn't have it.
Tom