Heisenberg5070

So yesterday I had an issue turning the car on. First i noticed that the doors didn't unlock right away. So first thing I did was go and buy a new battery for my key. Did that. Still having the same issues.

Here's what happens

I have to press the unlock or lock button several times or hold down until it actually locks/unlocks

Then whole inside the car. I put the key in and turn it. But it acts like there is no key present at all until I play with the remote a bit or press down on the remote. Then it lights up the dash as normal. I have to keep messing with it until the car turns on.

I haven't hooked up a scanner or anything yet. Has anyone got any insight to this issue ????

KEY08

Do you have a second key? Does it act the same?

Heisenberg5070

Unfortunately I don't. I do have another key that is not for this car. I tried it just to see how fast the response is. And it said something like they key isn't recognized.

KEY08

If it scanned the other key and sent a "do not recognize" without you having to fumble with it, then I would suspect you have a bad key.
Only a dealer can order you a key and they are not inexpensive. There are no Ebay blanks, etc that can be programmed. It needs to come from the dealer.

Heisenberg5070

Thanks. I'm going to call them tomorrow

Heisenberg5070

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tresean1

What year is your car? Did you purchase it CPO? Since you only got one key, I suspect not.
But if it is still under warranty, you may be able to get them to give you another/a working key as a warranty claim.

Heisenberg5070

Unfortunately it wasn't purchased cpo. And it is out of warranty. So the only thing I think I can do now is go to the dealer and suffer the costs.

thefisch

Sounds like what happens when I have my key in the same pocket as my phone. Did you check the battery with a multimeter or other tester? Don't assume it has the proper voltage.

Keep us posted.

Heisenberg5070

Purchased a brand new battery for it. Thought that was the problem.

thefisch

I saw that, but I've gotten new batteries that didn't have the proper voltage so I'm in the habit of checking them. These keys start flaking when voltage gets even a tad under 3v. Not saying that it's that for sure, just an easy thing to check before you go to dealer.

If the battery is at least 3v on the meter, you can also check the contacts in the key itself and bend them to provide better contact in case that's the issue.

Heisenberg5070

I'll def give that a try

AkaSigFreak

It sounds crazy (I still don't believe it 100%), but my SA told me to only use Panasonic Batteries. I told him I bought the expensive Energizers and Duracells, so why were they "dying" so quickly? I stocked up on Panasonic's from Amazon.

raja777m

atleast you could've asked us on or before may 30th. We have a 100$ off of 200$ or more coupon for servicing. But, if you talk to the SAs nicely, they might consider it as a discount for the 2nd key.

Heisenberg5070

This just happened a 2 days ago

raja777m

I Know, I'm sorry I couldn't save you 100$.

I didn't read all the comments above, so, if you don't have keyless go, the cost is less than 300$ I believe, else 385$ or less than 450 for the other.

Heisenberg5070

Would that include the purchase of the key and programming?

raja777m

I believe so, because before buying my current one, I looked at other vehicles and it was missing a key. When I asked the dealer for a quote for the replacement and he mentioned that price. I assume everything is included.

Also, first have them tested, may be it is a normal fix..!

Heisenberg5070

I'm going to give a few dealers a call. I developed a good relationship with one so I will try them first.

raja777m

good luck, hope that is something an easy fix

tresean1

OP, this also sounds crazy...but did you buy the correct battery?
I believe some are CR2025 and some are CR2023, etc. I would verify you installed not only a certain brand, but a certain model/type.
That could possibly have something to do with it.

Heisenberg5070

Yup. Made sure of it. 3 times.