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Key fob not working after dead battery... 98 LS400
#1
Driver
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Key fob not working after dead battery... 98 LS400
Took my 98 LS400 out of storage the other day. Apparently I forgot to disconnect the battery so it was flat when I went to get it.
Jumped it, and it started fine.
But, now the key fob will not lock or unlock.
I searched but couldn't seem to find any answers, does anyone know what the reason for this is and what I have to do?
The LED on the fob still lights so I don't see how it would be a dead battery in the key.
Jumped it, and it started fine.
But, now the key fob will not lock or unlock.
I searched but couldn't seem to find any answers, does anyone know what the reason for this is and what I have to do?
The LED on the fob still lights so I don't see how it would be a dead battery in the key.
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PD need some help.. my 99 fob will lock every time, will not unlock EXCEPT maybe once out of 30 times. new battery installed, no change, went to reprogram the fob and lock/unlock button on the door is the same way... it always locks the doors, but rarely will unlock them.. AND then all of a sudden the inside switch works and the fob worked ONE TIME. also when the fob is not working, it will not open the trunk either..
any suggestions??
any suggestions??
#7
Driver
Thread Starter
Took my 98 LS400 out of storage the other day. Apparently I forgot to disconnect the battery so it was flat when I went to get it.
Jumped it, and it started fine.
But, now the key fob will not lock or unlock.
I searched but couldn't seem to find any answers, does anyone know what the reason for this is and what I have to do?
The LED on the fob still lights so I don't see how it would be a dead battery in the key.
Jumped it, and it started fine.
But, now the key fob will not lock or unlock.
I searched but couldn't seem to find any answers, does anyone know what the reason for this is and what I have to do?
The LED on the fob still lights so I don't see how it would be a dead battery in the key.
Forgot to update the thread, it was the fob battery... derp.
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#9
My Mazda 626 had a programming sequence.
Open driver's door and leave open.
Insert the key into the switch and turn to ON and OFF position three times. Note: turn to the ON and not the ACC position!
Take key out of the ignition.
Press the driver's door ajar push-button three times. This button is located on the center pillar between the driver's door and the rear door. It is on the bottom part of the pillar and is pointing out.
Press any button on the first remote. After several seconds, the dashboard buzzer will beep.
Repeat step #5 for all the other remotes.
When you are done, shut the door. The car will beep several times.
Does Lexus have anything like this?
Open driver's door and leave open.
Insert the key into the switch and turn to ON and OFF position three times. Note: turn to the ON and not the ACC position!
Take key out of the ignition.
Press the driver's door ajar push-button three times. This button is located on the center pillar between the driver's door and the rear door. It is on the bottom part of the pillar and is pointing out.
Press any button on the first remote. After several seconds, the dashboard buzzer will beep.
Repeat step #5 for all the other remotes.
When you are done, shut the door. The car will beep several times.
Does Lexus have anything like this?
#10
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The problem only happens at non-lock button may be caused by the increased resistance or the chattering of the contacts. Aged contacts tend to have this type of problem. It can be confirmed obseving the resistance or the waveform but this needs to open the plastic box and this will loose the airtightness.
#11
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I suppose that is to be expected on these aging-used items. I take for granted "solid state" electronics though over time they do degrade from spec. On top of this we have mechanical switches that trigger the remote functions and those will wear.
Can something like this be related to the multiplex communication system or does it remain within the door-security ECU system?
Can something like this be related to the multiplex communication system or does it remain within the door-security ECU system?
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