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Old 08-01-2013, 05:48 AM   #1
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If the car sits for enough time (7 days I think?) Some of the remote functionality turns off to save battery. To restore it, use the key to manually open the car door (and maybe crank too). Sounds like you have done that already but if not something to try.

The battery in the key is very easy to change, you can just gently open the key with your fingers by using your fingernails to pry it open.

I changed my batteries when I got mine, and they both worked (and the red light was flashing in the key even before I changed the battery)

Right now one key works and the other doesn't for me; I think I wore out the battery on the key I use the most.

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Old 08-01-2013, 05:50 AM   #2
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I changed my batteries when I got mine, and they both worked (and the red light was flashing in the key even before I changed the battery)

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That's comforting. Will try and let you all know.
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Old 08-01-2013, 06:46 AM   #3
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If the car sits for enough time (7 days I think?) Some of the remote functionality turns off to save battery. To restore it, use the key to manually open the car door (and maybe crank too). Sounds like you have done that already but if not something to try.
Is THAT why my Box wouldnt react with my key-button at the airport after I was gone 8 days... THANK YOU

Now back on topic (sorry)
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Old 08-01-2013, 10:58 AM   #4
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so apparently the dealer is going to order me a new key... that's right mother****************er!!
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Old 08-01-2013, 10:59 AM   #5
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At his cost I assume......

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Old 08-01-2013, 11:37 AM   #6
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At his cost I assume......

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yep hence the alright mother****************er!!!!
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