ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006) Forum for all 1990 - 2006 ES300 and ES330 models. ES250 topics go here as well.

Key Fob Problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-29-14, 09:31 PM
  #1  
whoomah
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
whoomah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Sacramento CA
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Key Fob Problem

I just purchased a "new to me" 1998 ES300 a week ago. What I got with it is 1 transponder key and thats it. NO KEY FOB. So i took to ebay and ordered the 3 button key fob HYQ1512P and printed out every single possible programming instruction that I could find.

The problem is:
I cannot for the life of me get it to work. I tried everything, changed to battery, re-did the instructions slower, faster, everything.....

I just really need someone that has experienced this and found a solution to respond and please help me.

I know the car came equipped with a keyless entry of some sort, since it has the rotary "beep volume" **** under the steering column.

Thanks for any and all help on this matter.
Ed
Old 10-01-14, 02:27 PM
  #2  
whoomah
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
whoomah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Sacramento CA
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Anyone?????
Old 10-01-14, 02:42 PM
  #3  
Fritz330
Pole Position
 
Fritz330's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Georgia
Posts: 253
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I'll tell you what I know.

1. The procedure varies from year to year.

2. For mine, I've seen several different procedures on the web and tried 3 before I got it to work.

3. Programing the remote and programing the transponder are 2 different steps.

4. Some years require a ECM/Immobilize programmer to get the job done.

5. It is one of the most frustrating things you can attempt, mainly because of a lack of trustworthy info.

6. I invested in a programmer after I got the remote to work but couldn't get the transponder programmed. It solved the problem.

7. Always buy genuine OEM keys, and remotes. After market ones are garbage.

HTH
Old 10-01-14, 05:14 PM
  #4  
ayonnebay
Lead Lap
 
ayonnebay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: nj
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by whoomah
Anyone?????
First time attaching a file, so hope it works. I no longer have my '98, but this worked for me. Had to try it a few times before I did it right, though. Be patient. This definitely worked for my '98 with an OEM fob I got on Ebay.

Walt
Attached Files

Last edited by ayonnebay; 10-01-14 at 05:20 PM.
Old 10-01-14, 07:05 PM
  #5  
whoomah
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
whoomah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Sacramento CA
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ayonnebay
First time attaching a file, so hope it works. I no longer have my '98, but this worked for me. Had to try it a few times before I did it right, though. Be patient. This definitely worked for my '98 with an OEM fob I got on Ebay.

Walt


Thanks Walt
but this is the info I have been using and can't get it to work.

Fritz330- What programmer are you using, and where is it available?

Thanks for the replies guys. I hope I can figure this out soon.
Old 10-01-14, 08:42 PM
  #6  
PDXLex
Driver
 
PDXLex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: OR
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

This is interesting because I had a similar problem when purchasing a key fob off of Ebay for my 1997 ES 300. I've purchased two of these. The first one I believe was a HYQ1512P (same as yours) and it worked fine after programming. A few years later the plastic ring broke so I purchased an identical looking HYQWDT-C key fob and it did not work at all after multiple programming attempts. The seller's ad claimed it would work for my 1997 ES 300. It turns out the FCC compatibility is different between these two and the HYQWDT-C only works on an LS400, not an ES300, despite both fobs looking IDENTICAL. My only guess is that you got a bad key fob and/or the HYQ1512P shell could have been switched out with guts from an HYQWDT-C key fob. Fortunately, in my case the seller offered to exchange or refund my money for the correct remote. It might be worth purchasing or exchanging this key fob for another one to rule out all possibilities.
Old 10-01-14, 08:53 PM
  #7  
whoomah
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
whoomah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Sacramento CA
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

PDXLex-I think I will look int getting another FOB. I had the same feeling about it being bad earlier today. Too bad they don't have a light on them to know for sure that it's working.
Old 10-02-14, 04:44 AM
  #8  
Fritz330
Pole Position
 
Fritz330's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Georgia
Posts: 253
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

This is the one I have -

http://www.dhgate.com/product/2014-s...3-7|3600093529
Old 10-02-14, 08:34 PM
  #9  
whoomah
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
whoomah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Sacramento CA
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks Fritz- I will have to look into that If the new fob doesn't sort this out.
Has anyone ever NOT been able to make a key fob work?
Old 10-03-14, 12:24 PM
  #10  
whoomah
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
whoomah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Sacramento CA
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

RESOLVED
Reusing yhe instructions that Ayonnebay provided, I was able to program my remote in about 2 tries. I'm glad all is working now. Thanks guys I appreciate all the help!!
Old 10-03-14, 01:21 PM
  #11  
Fritz330
Pole Position
 
Fritz330's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Georgia
Posts: 253
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Glad ya got it sorted out.
Old 10-03-14, 02:10 PM
  #12  
ayonnebay
Lead Lap
 
ayonnebay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: nj
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by whoomah
RESOLVED
Reusing yhe instructions that Ayonnebay provided, I was able to program my remote in about 2 tries. I'm glad all is working now. Thanks guys I appreciate all the help!!
I remember it took me quite a few tries (more than two) before I got it. It takes coordination, and of course timing is everything. Glad you got it done!
Walt
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JMan23
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
5
11-06-18 02:43 PM
enterconne
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
7
02-04-13 11:11 AM
SteeveJobs
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
2
01-29-13 10:52 AM
woodt3
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
3
03-04-09 11:13 AM
Rick1-10
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
9
10-11-02 02:22 AM



Quick Reply: Key Fob Problem



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:39 PM.