Stock Keyless Entry Fob Doesn't work
#1
Stock Keyless Entry Fob Doesn't work
Ok, I've done some searching on this and I'm only finding threads about upgrading to the switchblade key fob.
So I get up this morning and my 2004 stock key less entry fob doesn't seem to open the car. I figure its the battery, so I swapped a new one into the unit. Still no workie. My other fob also appears to have a dead battery, so I swapped it out too. No luck on getting that unit to open the car either.
Do you have to reprogram after you simply swap a battery? Thanks guys
So I get up this morning and my 2004 stock key less entry fob doesn't seem to open the car. I figure its the battery, so I swapped a new one into the unit. Still no workie. My other fob also appears to have a dead battery, so I swapped it out too. No luck on getting that unit to open the car either.
Do you have to reprogram after you simply swap a battery? Thanks guys
#2
Hi Brillo.
That sucks.
As far as similar problems, I found this post by dannobre:
You might want to PM Dan and see what he found after the fact.
Good luck.
That sucks.
As far as similar problems, I found this post by dannobre:
Good luck.
#5
^^ same thing happened to me; thought it was just the battery but no luck. i'm saving up for the switchblade, but going on 3 or 4 months now of just using the key sucks when my gf is with me!
#10
alan.
sorry i missed you call.. but try to reprogram..
i know that when i did my one key no fob, both of my old fobs did not work any more.. and that was like two years ago.. i doubt the batterys died..
beers
sorry i missed you call.. but try to reprogram..
i know that when i did my one key no fob, both of my old fobs did not work any more.. and that was like two years ago.. i doubt the batterys died..
beers
#11
You should not have to reprogram after changing a battery. The Fob simply transmits an embedded unique number code that the car electronics has recorded as valid. Changing the battery should not alter the code that is transmitted. I doubt the fob is sophisticated enough to be sending anything complicated like the rolling codes of a garage door opener. Make sure the battery is in correctly and any connections are clean and unbroken.
#12
I think when you re-program the new key you have to have your old ones handy to re-do ALL at the same time....probably because a new code is issued, so the old code will no longer work in the keys that you thought were OK.
#13
#14
This procedure worked for a lexus, it's free and worth a shot:
1] Stand within a couple feed of the car
2] hold the lock and unlock buttons down for 15 seconds or until a click is heard.
I hope it works for the 8
1] Stand within a couple feed of the car
2] hold the lock and unlock buttons down for 15 seconds or until a click is heard.
I hope it works for the 8
#16
I agree lol same feeling when I need to open the door for a girl and oh! Surprise!
#17
Aftermarket keyless system and alarm?
Hello I. Just got a rx8 the alarm system and keyless doesn't work for some reason I changed the battery and nothing... I was thinking about get a keyless alarm system is that a good idea any brands of system??? I read somewhere than if I install any alarm keyless system on my rx8 I can get some problems and my car can keep shutting off??? I hope u guys. Can Help. Me. Thank you so much
#18
What year is your car? If you own a 2004 and uses the keychain FOB, you will: 1. Need to have the dealer program the FOB. OR 2. Buy a switchblade (like the one from eBay linked below) and follow the programming instructions for the Switchblade FOB.
MAZDA SWITCHBLADE KEY/FOB
I have tried Takahashi's versions of programming the FOB for the 2004 RX-8 and niether worked. It did on the switchblade, however. The only sure way of reprogramming the 2004 FOB when the battery dies is through the dealer using the Mazda-Modular Diagnostic System.
MAZDA SWITCHBLADE KEY/FOB
I have tried Takahashi's versions of programming the FOB for the 2004 RX-8 and niether worked. It did on the switchblade, however. The only sure way of reprogramming the 2004 FOB when the battery dies is through the dealer using the Mazda-Modular Diagnostic System.
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