Remote door opener (key fob)

[tinyssnowplows]

My problem is locking the doors with the remote door openers. I have to be fairly close to lock the doors. Sometimes when I'm next to the R, I have to push the lock button 2 or 3 times before they lock.
Opening the doors or the rear hatch works great, even at a distance of 30 feet or more.
The fobs are original 2003 that came with the R.
I think they have the original batterys in them.
Both fobs act the same way.
Could this be weak batterys in the fobs or it a sensor problem?
Thank you, Walter

[Warrior=='06]

2003 with the original battery?

I would say eliminate that (cheapest thing) first and that just might be all you have to do.

[ttarob]

Originally Posted by tinyssnowplows

My problem is locking the doors with the remote door openers. I have to be fairly close to lock the doors. Sometimes when I'm next to the R, I have to push the lock button 2 or 3 times before they lock.
Opening the doors or the rear hatch works great, even at a distance of 30 feet or more.
The fobs are original 2003 that came with the R.
I think they have the original batterys in them.
Both fobs act the same way.
Could this be weak batterys in the fobs or it a sensor problem?
Thank you, Walter

I agree with warrior, also might not hurt to tear them apart and give em a squirt of contact cleaner, I had one on the 96 Firebird that was not working too well, replaced the battery, got a little better, rinsed it out with contact cleaner ..... Works great now ... Just a thought, but use the no residue stuff, I got rear view mirror switches working agin perfectly with this stuff!!!

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by tinyssnowplows

My problem is locking the doors with the remote door openers. I have to be fairly close to lock the doors. Sometimes when I'm next to the R, I have to push the lock button 2 or 3 times before they lock.
Opening the doors or the rear hatch works great, even at a distance of 30 feet or more.
The fobs are original 2003 that came with the R.
I think they have the original batterys in them.
Both fobs act the same way.
Could this be weak batterys in the fobs or it a sensor problem?
Thank you, Walter

I always lock the doors with the remotre BEFORE I close the last one since that is what sets the alarm. Have to be pretty close to do that.

[Dragon2U]

Definitely agree that the batteries would be my fist bet. BUT, I ran into the exact situation with mine and it ended up being the remote touch pads. I replaced the battery and the situation stayed the same, the white buttons on my fob started wearing out and when I replaced the plastic case the remote acted like new again. I think it was the new touch pads under the rubber buttons that mate with the sensor on the circuit board, the old ones were worn somehow and now the new ones make a better contact. The case replacement was about $5 so it's not too expensive if the battery doesn't work.

[yellow bear]

Since Both fobs are the same, I'd try the battery first. The inside of the touch pad button is coated with a graphite type stuff. Pushing the button makes the coating close the gap on the circuit board, activating that function. Same as a TV remote. A heavy touch will wear the stuff off the button and then, no more contact..... same goes for using the edge of a fingernail. Just one-more-thing to have to replace....

[mike in orlando]

Thanks you all - Have the same problem with my super crew -- but I thought it was just a F-O-R-D problem.





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[ibjeff]

Batteries first

[rkenly]

Think he's just bragging that his remote batteries lasted almost 10 years!

Seems like I replace mine every 18 months or so...

[tinyssnowplows]

Originally Posted by rkenly

Think he's just bragging that his remote batteries lasted almost 10 years!

Seems like I replace mine every 18 months or so...

Well they are at least 3 1/2 years old. That's how long I own it.
I will change the batteries.
Thanks for all the advise.
Walter

[ratucker]

Do you have to go to the dealer to have the fobs programed?

[tinyssnowplows]

Originally Posted by ratucker

Do you have to go to the dealer to have the fobs programed?

No, after changing the battery, stand close to the car and press lock and unlock at the same time for 7 seconds and good to go.

[tinyssnowplows]

Originally Posted by tinyssnowplows

Well they are at least 3 1/2 years old. That's how long I own it.
I will change the batteries.
Thanks for all the advise.
Walter

I changed the batteries in both remotes and it's about the same. Lock works OK sometimes and other times I have to push it 2 or 3 times while standing next to vehicle to lock it.
Unlock and rear cover opener work great, 1st push and at some distance from vehicle.
I am having the vehicle scaned with the GM Tech ll scanner next month. I don't know if it will help my situation or not. I am having it scanned because of drivers door window problems. I don't know if the two are related problems.
Thanks, Walter

[MonkeyBars]

The batteries in my '03 fob are original and I use fob #1 2 or 3 times everyday. Not one problem at all.

[Dicktator]

Originally Posted by tinyssnowplows

I changed the batteries in both remotes and it's about the same. Lock works OK sometimes and other times I have to push it 2 or 3 times while standing next to vehicle to lock it.
Unlock and rear cover opener work great, 1st push and at some distance from vehicle.
I am having the vehicle scaned with the GM Tech ll scanner next month. I don't know if it will help my situation or not. I am having it scanned because of drivers door window problems. I don't know if the two are related problems.
Thanks, Walter

Walter, Pull your waterfall and check the module for lose or bad connections. Waterfall held on with 5 clips, just pry up gentle and lift off.

Dicktator

1. Pry up
2. Remove
3. Upper white module/drivers side controls fobs, locks ect.

[tinyssnowplows]

Originally Posted by Dicktator

Walter, Pull your waterfall and check the module for lose or bad connections. Waterfall held on with 5 clips, just pry up gentle and lift off.

Dicktator

1. Pry up
2. Remove
3. Upper white module/drivers side controls fobs, locks ect.

Dick, thanks for the tip. I am in Florida with not too many tools. I think I will wait until the tech day and try that then. Walter

[Dicktator]

Originally Posted by tinyssnowplows

Dick, thanks for the tip. I am in Florida with not too many tools. I think I will wait until the tech day and try that then. Walter

We can check it out on Tech Day, Feb 9th.

See you there.

Dicktator