SL/R230: Operating retractable top with key
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Operating retractable top with key
Lately, when trying to operate the retractable top with the key
(by pressing and holding the "lock" (for top to go up) or "unlock" (for top to go down), it won't work.
I have checked the batteries in the key.....batteries okay. I also make sure I'm pointing the key at the sensor on the door handle.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
AZFerrari
'03 SL 500
'95 Ferrari F355
(by pressing and holding the "lock" (for top to go up) or "unlock" (for top to go down), it won't work.
I have checked the batteries in the key.....batteries okay. I also make sure I'm pointing the key at the sensor on the door handle.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
AZFerrari
'03 SL 500
'95 Ferrari F355
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Originally Posted by azferrari
Lately, when trying to operate the retractable top with the key
(by pressing and holding the "lock" (for top to go up) or "unlock" (for top to go down), it won't work.
I have checked the batteries in the key.....batteries okay. I also make sure I'm pointing the key at the sensor on the door handle.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
AZFerrari
'03 SL 500
'95 Ferrari F355
(by pressing and holding the "lock" (for top to go up) or "unlock" (for top to go down), it won't work.
I have checked the batteries in the key.....batteries okay. I also make sure I'm pointing the key at the sensor on the door handle.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
AZFerrari
'03 SL 500
'95 Ferrari F355
Can't imagine it is anyting big. Take it to the dealer.
Good luck.
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The key's infrared has to be close [and pointing at] to the door handle infrared sensor. Also if the sensor on the key or the handle is a little dirty it will block it from working also. Good Luck and let us know if it works.
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What exactly is this? Is this a chip which we can do ourselves or does it have to be sent out. Cost...Performance?
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Brent
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Haha Brent, you are in such a weird place to ask that question.
You have to send in YOUR chip, it gets reflashed, and you plug in YOURS that gets mailed back.
I can't remember cost, but if you want, I can find out pricing for you, just shoot me an e-mail or PM and I'll also see if I can find the pricing of other ECU chips if you want.
You have to send in YOUR chip, it gets reflashed, and you plug in YOURS that gets mailed back.
I can't remember cost, but if you want, I can find out pricing for you, just shoot me an e-mail or PM and I'll also see if I can find the pricing of other ECU chips if you want.
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Az, are you sure that the thing in the trunk is in locked in place? I remember trying to do this a month or so ago from the outside and forgot that I had moved the trunk thing.
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Originally Posted by Chris 45971
Az, are you sure that the thing in the trunk is in locked in place? I remember trying to do this a month or so ago from the outside and forgot that I had moved the trunk thing.
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I have have had a similar problem. It seems to be sensitive to how far way you have the key. My car works well with the key about 4-5 feet away.
If the key is close if tends to stop half way down.
If the key is close if tends to stop half way down.
