“NO KEY DETECTED”
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 249
Likes: 106
“NO KEY DETECTED”
Howdy all!
24 Lariat 7.3, 5,200 miles. Strange issue just started yesterday. Truck knows when I approach, welcome lights come on, but won’t unlock when I touch the handle. Unlocks with fob or keypad. Get in, truck starts with push button, then get chime and message on screen, “no key detected”. Truck drives normal. Get out, can’t lock truck with button on handle, but can with keypad or fob. “Walk away lock” still works, so I know the truck recognizes fob. Anyone wanna guess what’s going on?
TIA
Chukeeee
24 Lariat 7.3, 5,200 miles. Strange issue just started yesterday. Truck knows when I approach, welcome lights come on, but won’t unlock when I touch the handle. Unlocks with fob or keypad. Get in, truck starts with push button, then get chime and message on screen, “no key detected”. Truck drives normal. Get out, can’t lock truck with button on handle, but can with keypad or fob. “Walk away lock” still works, so I know the truck recognizes fob. Anyone wanna guess what’s going on?
TIA
Chukeeee
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 898
Likes: 501
Does it do it with both fobs and both doors (assuming it works on both doors).
In simple terms I would guess that the circuit is similar to a touch lamp to detect the touch and unlock the door. As @99powerstrokedF250 said let the dealer take care of it.
Bob
In simple terms I would guess that the circuit is similar to a touch lamp to detect the touch and unlock the door. As @99powerstrokedF250 said let the dealer take care of it.
Bob
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2022
Posts: 7,955
Likes: 4,039
When you touch the door handle it triggers the module to seek out the RFID in the fob, and if it doesn't see it, then it wont unlock or lock.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 4,085
Likes: 1,622
If it were an older truck I'd agree, but it's a '24 with 5200 miles on it. Unless someone is sitting there pressing buttons on it constantly, I wouldn't think it would be the fob battery. I'd be thinking it's the RFID module, especially if it's both fobs doing it.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 249
Likes: 106
Thanks for the responses so far.
No difference with either fob. The truck must be sensing the fob, or the welcome lights wouldn’t come on, or the “walk away lock” wouldn’t be working. Also, I don’t think the truck would start if it didn’t sense the fob, but it starts and then I get the notice.
Yes, I could take it to the dealer, but was hoping someone here might save me a trip.
No difference with either fob. The truck must be sensing the fob, or the welcome lights wouldn’t come on, or the “walk away lock” wouldn’t be working. Also, I don’t think the truck would start if it didn’t sense the fob, but it starts and then I get the notice.
Yes, I could take it to the dealer, but was hoping someone here might save me a trip.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Logistics Pro
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,529
Likes: 390
From: SEVA
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 249
Likes: 106
Thanks for all the replies.
Well, the battery is at 12.54v, I can use either fob to remotely lock, unlock, global open and close the windows, and remote start. I can get in the truck and start it with the push to start button if I have either fob in my pocket. The welcome lights come on when I approach the truck, and the walk away lock works when I move away with either fob.
I guess it’s off to the Ford store
Well, the battery is at 12.54v, I can use either fob to remotely lock, unlock, global open and close the windows, and remote start. I can get in the truck and start it with the push to start button if I have either fob in my pocket. The welcome lights come on when I approach the truck, and the walk away lock works when I move away with either fob.
I guess it’s off to the Ford store
5th Wheeling
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 30
Likes: 6
From: Northern USA
Thanks for all the replies.
Well, the battery is at 12.54v, I can use either fob to remotely lock, unlock, global open and close the windows, and remote start. I can get in the truck and start it with the push to start button if I have either fob in my pocket. The welcome lights come on when I approach the truck, and the walk away lock works when I move away with either fob.
I guess it’s off to the Ford store
Well, the battery is at 12.54v, I can use either fob to remotely lock, unlock, global open and close the windows, and remote start. I can get in the truck and start it with the push to start button if I have either fob in my pocket. The welcome lights come on when I approach the truck, and the walk away lock works when I move away with either fob.
I guess it’s off to the Ford store
