electronic key not unlocking doors or allowing car to start

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  1. rcard0

    rcard0 Junior Member

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    I replaced the batteries in our FoBs a couple of months ago, so I was sure they were ok. Tested them anyway, they are @95%.

    So, both FoBs do not unlock they doors when you approach and grab door handle, and will not allow starting the car w/o inserting them into the key slot.

    I still have 6 mo's on warranty, so unless someone knows a trick to fix this I guess a trip to the dealer is on the schedule. :mad:

    Thks!
     
  2. wjtracy

    wjtracy Senior Member

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    Could be the 12-volt battery in the trunk, just replaced mine
     
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    Did you check that the SKS button under the steering wheel isn't disabling the Smart Key System?
     
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    This is most likely the problem.

    Tom