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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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'Credit card' starter not working
My wallet cards are not opening/closing the locks and starting the car...any suggestions as to how to fix?
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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First thing to do : put in a new battery.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Even if the doors unlock/lock with the key remote but not the credit card?
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Even if the doors unlock/lock with the key remote but not the credit card?
I think mf1 means the battery in the wallet card.
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there is no battery in the wallet card


edit: oh I didnt notice you meant the keyless go card. Yeap change the battery. Check if the lights on top are illuminating when you press the button.
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