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May 21, 2010 | 06:00 PM

utjer

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Keyless entry fob

I know this isnt related to the engine specifically, but you guys know everything. My truck, see sig, has the keyless entry on it. About once or twice a week it will quit working and I have to go through the procedure to reprogram it to get it working again. I have replaced the battery in the fob with no luck. Any ideas to what can cause this?

May 21, 2010 | 06:38 PM

cheezit

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does it happen to both remotes? if so I would suspect an issue with the RKE itself but Im not a trim tech so take that for what its worth.

May 21, 2010 | 06:43 PM

utjer

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I only have one remote. I am thinking it may be the remote also. I will check to see if the battery is seating tightly. If anyone else has any ideas, I would love to hear them.

May 21, 2010 | 06:55 PM

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Complete power off reset of both Fob and Car and see if that cures it.

May 21, 2010 | 06:58 PM

utjer

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You kill me with all your power reset posts. LOL. I have done this before when my alternator went out. I had this issue before then.

May 21, 2010 | 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by utjer

You kill me with all your power reset posts. LOL. I have done this before when my alternator went out. I had this issue before then.

You are into a fairly pricey replacement of either the fobs and or the vehicle module.

There is no fix for bad fobs === unless it is warranty covered.

May 21, 2010 | 07:36 PM

rickatic

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My truck was missing the fob when I got it. $40 from the dealer

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May 21, 2010 | 08:33 PM

cheezit

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Oh you got it for next to nothing then... how much to reprogram?

the service advisor will normall come out and cycle the key 8 times then hit the buttons for free. we techs charge an hour

May 21, 2010 | 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cheezit

the service advisor will normall come out and cycle the key 8 times then hit the buttons for free. we techs charge an hour

You crook

May 21, 2010 | 09:14 PM

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SA programmed it as part of the deal. I added the accessory keypad and reprogrammed them both myself.

May 22, 2010 | 02:20 PM

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From: Millbrook, AL

ebay...got an uncut Ford key and a good condition used remote for $15 shipped, reprogram info for the remote is in the owners manual, key programming is not required until 08