Key fob wont turn
03-26-2011 | 05:05 PM
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Key fob wont turn
Hi everyone, This is my first post and I hope someone can help.My key fob only turns after trying around 50 times.After the car starts I can turn it off and start it right away ....off and on no problem.Its when I pull the fob out and then try to start again 50 more attempts then all of a sudden it turns and starts.anybody?
03-30-2011 | 08:45 PM
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When this happens, try turning the steering wheel left and right as much as you can. Sometimes if the wheel is a certain way, the starter inter-lock won't disengage. Also, try jiggling the shifter a little when it's in park. Sometimes I have to do that to be able to remove my key, so maybe it applies to your issue too.
By the way, have you tried using a spare key and seeing if the problem exists with that one too?
Is your car's (and key's) batteries in good shape?
By the way, have you tried using a spare key and seeing if the problem exists with that one too?
Is your car's (and key's) batteries in good shape?
04-01-2011 | 12:10 AM
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From: san gabriel / costa mesa CA
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When this happens, try turning the steering wheel left and right as much as you can. Sometimes if the wheel is a certain way, the starter inter-lock won't disengage. Also, try jiggling the shifter a little when it's in park. Sometimes I have to do that to be able to remove my key, so maybe it applies to your issue too.
By the way, have you tried using a spare key and seeing if the problem exists with that one too?
Is your car's (and key's) batteries in good shape?
By the way, have you tried using a spare key and seeing if the problem exists with that one too?
Is your car's (and key's) batteries in good shape?
04-01-2011 | 02:14 AM
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This happened to me about a month ago and it ended being dust inside.I opened it up and took out the circuit board and cleaned the red eye on the fob.do not clean the board.my key now turns like it used to.
