Keyless Entry Dies Suddenly

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Aug 31, 2015 | 05:13 PM

BigMacWelds

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Keyless Entry Dies Suddenly

My 'new' 2004 F250 ExtCab SB w/5.4L sometimes 'drops' my keyless entry (key fob) for no apparent reason. Also, when I attempt to do the 'eight turns' of the ignition to get into program mode, it doesn't always work the first time (or second, or third, etc). Is this a common problem? Does anyone know any potential culprits that I could start my troubleshooting? Thanks for any help...

Aug 31, 2015 | 05:49 PM

evan1242

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might need to replace battery in key fob.

Sep 2, 2015 | 05:41 AM

seville009

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Originally Posted by evan1242

might need to replace battery in key fob.

Agree ..... seem to recall replacing the battery in mine for my 2006 F350 a few years ago.

Sep 6, 2015 | 09:53 AM

OldStepside

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I guess they don't made them like they used to. I had a 94 for 21 years that came with two fobs that I used every day and didn't change the battery ever!

Sep 6, 2015 | 10:39 AM