5th remote entry door lock in-op
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I still need to get my key duplicated. Thanks for the reminder.
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The keypad membrane on mine deteriorated. They sell new membranes for about $12 + shipping. I ordered two, plus the keypad mechanism since it was cheap. I have to enter the numbers slowly or it won't work. I'm still running the original batteries, so maybe it's time for a battery change. Otherwise, the lock works great.
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New parts installed. I asked their tech support if the membrane had been improved and they said, "No, but the silicone backing pad has." The backing pad should be ordered if you get a new membrane. It's less expensive than the membrane. I did buy the silicone pad.
The install was straightforward except for the five screws on the back that hold the keypad board in. It looked like they had Loctite red on the screws and they were a booger to get out. I stripped the heads on two of them. Use the right size screwdriver and bear down on them HARD. If you're replacing only the membrane then there is no need to disassemble the lock, just peel off the old membrane and stick the new one on. The lock must be disassembled to replace the silicone pad.
While I had it apart, I replaced the four AA alkaline batteries with four AA Lithium batteries. The keypad is responding much better now. New alkaline batteries may have been sufficient.
The install was straightforward except for the five screws on the back that hold the keypad board in. It looked like they had Loctite red on the screws and they were a booger to get out. I stripped the heads on two of them. Use the right size screwdriver and bear down on them HARD. If you're replacing only the membrane then there is no need to disassemble the lock, just peel off the old membrane and stick the new one on. The lock must be disassembled to replace the silicone pad.
While I had it apart, I replaced the four AA alkaline batteries with four AA Lithium batteries. The keypad is responding much better now. New alkaline batteries may have been sufficient.
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I had to replace the batteries in my RVLock today. Using the keypad or the fob, it would just make noise at me and not activate the lock. I brought the old batteries home and tested them. Two of them were pretty much at 100% (1.5 volts) and the other two were at no more than .6 volts. That's kind of strange.
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I will tell you that the very first time it makes the alarm noise telling you that the battery is low, you better change it RIGHT NOW! I had to go in through the cargo door because I put off changing the battery. It still made lots of noise when I tried the keypad and fob, but it didn't unlock.