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Old Apr 5, 2023 | 12:39 PM
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My key fob stop working after I did not use the car for some two weeks. Beforehand, it was sluggish but still worked. Have attempted to reprogram using four flashes, but doesn't work. Could someone please advise?

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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 08:43 AM
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Battery in the fob?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 10:54 AM
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I have had that happen (often don't use the car for weeks) even with newish batteries.
After I unlocked the car with the key, remote started working again. Can't explain why.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by wfooshee
Battery in the fob?
I replaced the battery, but still is not working... Tried to reprogram did not work either.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 01:07 PM
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I have had that happen (often don't use the car for weeks) even with newish batteries.
After I unlocked the car with the key, remote started working again. Can't explain why.
I did a hard restart, disconnect the car battery, then reconnect, but still did not work. I am confused...
 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 02:11 PM
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I'm saying manually operate the key in the slot and/or the lock buttons. I dunno why that worked for me, but immediately after the FOB worked again. Could've been chance, I don't think so.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 05:04 PM
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When you do the headlight flashing method you have to do it really
quickly and then you get a beep if successful.
 
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