Still going to try and reprogram the 2 I have that aren't working.
Key fob not working
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Key fob not working
So a few weeks ago my remote quit working. I assumed it was the battery so I replaced it and it's no better. Before I order a new remote is there anything else I should check? Am I going to be able to program the new one without this first one?
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Yes, you can program the new one without the old one.
See here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11719645
See here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11719645
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Hey, check for water damage. I recently (2weeks ago) had the battery changed in my fob too, and the guy who changed it showed me that there was water in it!! How the hell that happened I have no idea, but I could easily see some corrosion coming out of that and leading to a fob failure.
Just a suggestion....
Karl
P.s. my only theory is that the guys at the carwash put the keys on top of the tire while they work to dry it off. Otherwise, it never rains in SoCal and I sure didnt get it wet any other friggin way.
Just a suggestion....
Karl
P.s. my only theory is that the guys at the carwash put the keys on top of the tire while they work to dry it off. Otherwise, it never rains in SoCal and I sure didnt get it wet any other friggin way.
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Just so you know, Aftermarket replacement fobs are cheap. I ordered these:
Brand New Ford 3 Button Keyless Entry Remote Key Fob Transmitter Alarm Clicker | eBay
They have worked perfectly for me for the last year or so.
Brand New Ford 3 Button Keyless Entry Remote Key Fob Transmitter Alarm Clicker | eBay
They have worked perfectly for me for the last year or so.
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Just so you know, Aftermarket replacement fogs are cheap. I ordered these:
Brand New Ford 3 Button Keyless Entry Remote Key Fob Transmitter Alarm Clicker | eBay
They have worked perfectly for me for the last year or so.
Brand New Ford 3 Button Keyless Entry Remote Key Fob Transmitter Alarm Clicker | eBay
They have worked perfectly for me for the last year or so.
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Yep, they all have replaceable batteries. CR2032 button batteries. Any Drug store, Lowes and Home Depot have them in stock.
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Yes, you can program the new one without the old one.
See here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11719645
See here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11719645
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I recently bought 2 for 10 bucks off ebay.
Re-programming is a piece of cake. Make sure you re-program all keys again if you do it. It erases all existing keys.
I think you have to cycle the key off to on and back 8 times, last cycle keep it on on. then the door locks will cycle.
Then press the lock button once on each key fob. locks will cycle again for each keyfob.
Once all keyfobs are done, switch key to off
done
Re-programming is a piece of cake. Make sure you re-program all keys again if you do it. It erases all existing keys.
I think you have to cycle the key off to on and back 8 times, last cycle keep it on on. then the door locks will cycle.
Then press the lock button once on each key fob. locks will cycle again for each keyfob.
Once all keyfobs are done, switch key to off
done
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Hey, check for water damage. I recently (2weeks ago) had the battery changed in my fob too, and the guy who changed it showed me that there was water in it!! How the hell that happened I have no idea, but I could easily see some corrosion coming out of that and leading to a fob failure.
Just a suggestion....
Karl
P.s. my only theory is that the guys at the carwash put the keys on top of the tire while they work to dry it off. Otherwise, it never rains in SoCal and I sure didnt get it wet any other friggin way.
Just a suggestion....
Karl
P.s. my only theory is that the guys at the carwash put the keys on top of the tire while they work to dry it off. Otherwise, it never rains in SoCal and I sure didnt get it wet any other friggin way.
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I recently bought 2 for 10 bucks off ebay.
Re-programming is a piece of cake. Make sure you re-program all keys again if you do it. It erases all existing keys.
I think you have to cycle the key off to on and back 8 times, last cycle keep it on on. then the door locks will cycle.
Then press the lock button once on each key fob. locks will cycle again for each keyfob.
Once all keyfobs are done, switch key to off
done
Re-programming is a piece of cake. Make sure you re-program all keys again if you do it. It erases all existing keys.
I think you have to cycle the key off to on and back 8 times, last cycle keep it on on. then the door locks will cycle.
Then press the lock button once on each key fob. locks will cycle again for each keyfob.
Once all keyfobs are done, switch key to off
done
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It's actually pretty easy. If you click the link in post #2 (the instructions for PATS keys and the key fob remote), you can see how easy it's done.
Stewart
Stewart