dbear
02-15-2015, 05:17 PM
So I think my remote keyfob might be running out of juice or something. A couple of months ago, I noticed the range was a bit shorter when I unlock my car. Once I drive for about 10 minutes or so, I get out and hit the lock button but it doesn't seem to work. The red light on my fob key blinks, but doesn't lock my car. Just a few days ago, I can't even seem to use any of the functions on the fob key other than seeing the red light blink.
I have theory.... and It could be the cold weather. Doesn't really make sense since it worked for the last 3 years. I noticed that when the fob key is warm in my pocket, it'll unlock my car. When its in the ignition while I'm driving for a short period of time, I figured the car isn't warmed up yet that probably the circuit or something is freezin up inside. Thats when I can't use it to lock. Its been a little annoying lately especially trying to figure out these patterns for when it works. Its super cold today and it didn't seem to do anything other than faded red blinks when pressing all the buttons.
Oh and the spare that I have is brand new which is always in my house. I took that out a couple of times and it doesn't make a difference. Strange.
Anyone experience this problem before? I'm thinking batteries are probably fading even if its brand new sitting in a shelf at home. Or could it be something silly like sensors frozen on car?
And would it be best to have it repaired or even replaced at a local Mazda dealer?
Thanks and any help is appreciated.
I have theory.... and It could be the cold weather. Doesn't really make sense since it worked for the last 3 years. I noticed that when the fob key is warm in my pocket, it'll unlock my car. When its in the ignition while I'm driving for a short period of time, I figured the car isn't warmed up yet that probably the circuit or something is freezin up inside. Thats when I can't use it to lock. Its been a little annoying lately especially trying to figure out these patterns for when it works. Its super cold today and it didn't seem to do anything other than faded red blinks when pressing all the buttons.
Oh and the spare that I have is brand new which is always in my house. I took that out a couple of times and it doesn't make a difference. Strange.
Anyone experience this problem before? I'm thinking batteries are probably fading even if its brand new sitting in a shelf at home. Or could it be something silly like sensors frozen on car?
And would it be best to have it repaired or even replaced at a local Mazda dealer?
Thanks and any help is appreciated.