Lock button on Remote
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Lock button on Remote
The remote control that I use for my RX works perfectly when trying to unlock. But when i try to lock it sometimes the RX wont lock. I am sure its the remote because the light on the remote doesn't come on when i press the lock button. But does when i press the unlock. Also remember the lock button does work but sometimes it wont like 2/3 tries it wont. So i think it's just the contacts in the remote. Does anybody know how to clean them, or any other solution rather than spend $70 on a key from ebay and program it. I am really not looking to spend any more than lets say $30. By the way i just replaced the battery in the remote but the same thing still happens. It's been like this for about a year but it started in the summer so it didn't bother me but now when its 10 degrees F i dont feel like waiting for 1min trying to get the damnn thing to lock.Thanks in advance. Sorry for the long post.
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How is the response of locks from the electrical switch inside the cabin?
Also try the spare key remote.
If it is the same for the remote, then the problem is with the actuator. Actuator problem/solution has been discussed [use search].
Salim
Also try the spare key remote.
If it is the same for the remote, then the problem is with the actuator. Actuator problem/solution has been discussed [use search].
Salim
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I am sure its the key 100%. I don't have a second remote key. The actuators are fine. It always locks from the inside door lock button thing. But its just the remote that doesn't work sometimes, when trying to lock it.
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You can open the key and clean some lint that gathers. Next solution might be a contact cleaner [make sure you give ample time to dry out]
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Past the shell you can open to replace the battery. So blasting with contact cleaner may and may not work.
Best advice I can give is get yourself a spare and let this key + remote be your spare.
Salim
Best advice I can give is get yourself a spare and let this key + remote be your spare.
Salim
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Okay i have successfully cleaned the remote on the key. I opened up the rubber part around the keys and it had collected alot of dust so i used some rubbing alcohol and cleaned it! It works great now. Thanks everyone.
JAB- the unit which you are talking about is sealed but can be easily opened by using a knife or a flat screwdriver thats how i did it. Once you open that part it will show the contacts.
JAB- the unit which you are talking about is sealed but can be easily opened by using a knife or a flat screwdriver thats how i did it. Once you open that part it will show the contacts.
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Lock button on remote
Just today I was helping another RX owner with lock and remote problems on one he had recently purchased. We did discover that it needs 3 actuators, but when I opened the remote (removed the rubber cover) I discovered that the "Lock" button which is soldered onto the board had come unsoldered, and from all evidences had been for some time. I was able to resolder it but the key needs to be replaced because, though it functions in both lock and unlock, it doesn't operate properly in "Lock". Very tiny solder spots and may have come loose from pressing the "Lock" a little too hard.
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