Only the trunk button works on my key fob remote?

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Oct 19, 2013 | 08:59 PM

Windycityx

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Only the trunk button works on my key fob remote?

I changed out the batteries between the other key job, and the same thing, any ideas?

Oct 19, 2013 | 09:43 PM

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A common problem is that the contacts within the fob need cleaning. Try a little alcohol on them.

Oct 19, 2013 | 10:22 PM

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See if this helps in the cleaning process.

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Oct 19, 2013 | 11:32 PM

Windycityx

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Should I just clean where the four buttons click or the whole board?

Oct 20, 2013 | 02:56 AM

Rob Seignior

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I have just cleaned both sets of FOBS. Used a cotton bud with alcohol. Cleaned the contacts on the circuit board and in particular the inside of the rubber cover where the contacts fit into. They both now work immediately and upto about 6 metres from the car.
Rob Seignior, Australia, 1997 XK8 BRG coupe.