Key Not Detected
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2019 S560, 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid
Key Not Detected
For some time, I've been seeing this message intermittently on the dash. Happens with either key, with or without new key batteries. Very sporadic, may go weeks without it, then it suddenly pops up after stopping for gas or something. Seemed to happen less often after I replaced by the main/starting battery and aux battery last fall, but hasn't gone away completely.
Of course I can take out the start pushbutton and just use the physical key, but wondering why this keeps coming up? Has anyone else experienced this?
Of course I can take out the start pushbutton and just use the physical key, but wondering why this keeps coming up? Has anyone else experienced this?
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This happens to me very sporadically as well. Generally first thing in the morning, or if I'm leaving work. But as you say, occurs weeks apart.
Happened before and after I replaced Auxiliary battery, as well as key fob battery. Phone and key are always in different pockets, so I don't believe that is what is happening in my case.
Happened before and after I replaced Auxiliary battery, as well as key fob battery. Phone and key are always in different pockets, so I don't believe that is what is happening in my case.
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It's happened to me in other cars (my W212 has not shown any key related messages ) . I just put the key near the keyless go detector around the steering wheel column and hold a few seconds and it goes away .
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I hope this doesnt happen while im being pursued by the walking dead (aka "the Ex").... because ive never figured when or why it happens.... but its about once every 4-6 months over the last 2 years
.....could become a beloved past forum member due to this issue
.....could become a beloved past forum member due to this issue
For some time, I've been seeing this message intermittently on the dash. Happens with either key, with or without new key batteries. Very sporadic, may go weeks without it, then it suddenly pops up after stopping for gas or something. Seemed to happen less often after I replaced by the main/starting battery and aux battery last fall, but hasn't gone away completely.
Of course I can take out the start pushbutton and just use the physical key, but wondering why this keeps coming up? Has anyone else experienced this?
Of course I can take out the start pushbutton and just use the physical key, but wondering why this keeps coming up? Has anyone else experienced this?
Last edited by kafklatsch; Feb 2, 2023 at 11:25 AM.
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2019 S560, 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid
Wondering, does this happen to facelift (18 and newer) cars too? If so, how do you get the car started, IIRC the facelift cars no longer have a place to insert a key?
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Only in my case it didn't, I kept trying to get the car to detect the fob for 15' without success, until it suddenly worked. Since then I kept a couple batteries in the trunk until I went to the dealership for the annual service, told them about it, they replaced the fob and didn't happen again since then.
