My '06 Shinka has two smart keys, both of which start the car when in my pocket, and also unlock the doors and trunk when I'm within range and press the button. Both remotes, however, don't function when I press the buttons on the remote themselves. What's the deal? Any ideas? Searching revealed nothing.

Thanks in advance.

 

When you push a button on the smartkey, does the red LED (top left corner) light up? Even if it does light up, the battery might be low.

The battery is really easy to change. Just pull out the metal key and remove the rubber bottom of the card. I'd replace the batteries before I'd try anything else.

BTW, I think the batteries in the smartkeys are only used for 'button pushing' - the sensor loops within the car / trunk take care of all the other functions. Ie: the smartkey is really an RFID device.

 

Yeah, the LED lights up. I forgot to include that in the original post.

I thought the battery might be an issue, but it reads 1.5 volts on the multimeter. I'll likely try replacing it anyway.

RFID huh? I thought they could have been RFID, but discounted that notion after figuring that Mazda didn't put that much thought into a keyfob. That's pretty damn cool.

 

The buttons on my smart key didn't work also, and then I had to lean against the car to get the unlock button on the door to work before I noticed the key light flashing on the dash. All I had to do is change the battery, and all is good.

Michael

 

i have the same issue with both of my key cards. changing batteries did not help.

 

For some reason my smart key works but the door buttons don't work I really miss them please help.

 

The dealer priced a new "wallet remote" at $315.00, plus labor of around $120.00 for programming. Does anyone know of another way to get another remote that isn't so darn expensive?/
Thanks

 

Unfortunately not, I am quoted about the same in my town (Columbus OH). The remotes themselves are at least $200 from what I have been able to find in my research. The dealership has to reprogram them to the car which will run you about $150 after all is said and done. I currently have a problem with my Shinka's external buttons not working and I always have a red "KEY" light on my dash. The weird thing is, when I press any buttons on the outside of the car the LED light on my key will blink each time like it is talking to the remote but nothing happens. Also the car drives just fine and all the buttons work on the remote (new battery in remote as well). I am completely stumped as to what is causing this because pressing an external button on the car causes the remotes LED to blink, so something is talking to it but nothing will lock or unlock. Its really weird.

 

you might want to call a few local car locksmiths.. i had the issue with a mazdaspeed3. keyless fob start.. to program one new fob without the second key was only 65 bucks..

beers

 

Sounds good Swoope, I will check that out. Thanks m8

 

I have the credit card style fob as well. But I have lost the key that pulls out of it I have one ordered. Does anyone know how to program that? 09 grand touring

 

You need dealership or someone who has factory computer (like me)