Keyless Entry Not Working
05-10-2014, 09:06 AM
#51
05-10-2014, 11:06 PM
#52
OK!
Just received my new switchblade keyfob and I am happy to report it works!
Programmed it, first try, everything works.
The puzzling part is the problem with the old fob. It's a mystery how it tests OK, yet still doesn't work.
Thanks to Grace_Excel for the info.
I was tired of using the key to manually open everything.
* now I can't get it on my key ring.
*OK, had to get a little split ring out of my tackle box.
Just received my new switchblade keyfob and I am happy to report it works!
Programmed it, first try, everything works.
The puzzling part is the problem with the old fob. It's a mystery how it tests OK, yet still doesn't work.
Thanks to Grace_Excel for the info.
I was tired of using the key to manually open everything.
* now I can't get it on my key ring.
*OK, had to get a little split ring out of my tackle box.
PM Twiztog43, he installed one on his RX-8 because he went turbo and his VIPER alarm has the remote start feature.
05-11-2014, 07:40 AM
#54
You gonna eat that?
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My switchblade didn't come with the split ring, so if anybody else gets one without it, it has to be a small one like the one in the picture.
05-11-2014, 08:45 AM
#55
I got the 2 way alarm (updates you on status of car) as well as the remote starter (which requires an additional bypass module for MT) for about 500 installed.
The dealer quoted 500 for a new fob, 120 to look into the problem, and the previous owner of my car even had the rear bumper sensor replaced at 600 bucks. I didn't want to get involved with that again
The dealer quoted 500 for a new fob, 120 to look into the problem, and the previous owner of my car even had the rear bumper sensor replaced at 600 bucks. I didn't want to get involved with that again
05-11-2014, 06:27 PM
#56
Obsessive Paint Polisher
OK!
Just received my new switchblade keyfob and I am happy to report it works!
Programmed it, first try, everything works.
The puzzling part is the problem with the old fob. It's a mystery how it tests OK, yet still doesn't work.
Thanks to Grace_Excel for the info.
I was tired of using the key to manually open everything.
* now I can't get it on my key ring.
*OK, had to get a little split ring out of my tackle box.
Just received my new switchblade keyfob and I am happy to report it works!
Programmed it, first try, everything works.
The puzzling part is the problem with the old fob. It's a mystery how it tests OK, yet still doesn't work.
Thanks to Grace_Excel for the info.
I was tired of using the key to manually open everything.
* now I can't get it on my key ring.
*OK, had to get a little split ring out of my tackle box.
08-14-2019, 07:59 PM
#58
Thank you for helping this newbie out. You saved me around $140 dealer quote. 🙏🏼
After you change the battery, you apparently have to reprogram the remote. I just bought a used 04 RX8 and the guy that I bought it from said all the remote needed was a new battery and to be reprogrammed. I think his remote is actually broken though since reprogramming didn't work and he just lied to me. Nevertheless, here's how to reprogram!
- Make sure all doors are closed (trunk and hood too)
- Open the driver door and keep it open
- Sit in the car and put the key in the ignition (in the off position)
- Now (driver door is still open) you will have to do the following three steps within 24 seconds...
- Turn the key to On position (don't actually start it), then back Off. Do this step 3 times in a row (on-off on-off on-off)
- Now find the little rubber *** on the inside of the car where the driver door closes onto. Its the rubber thing that pushes in and tells the car that the door is closed, should be by your left elbow. Push that in three times in a row.
- The doors should lock and unlock a couple of times. When they stop, press a key on your remote twice! Most people use the unlock button.
- Now pull the key out of the ignition and the remote should be programmed.
08-14-2019, 08:04 PM
#59
You saved me about $140 dealer quote to program. Thank you sir.
After you change the battery, you apparently have to reprogram the remote. I just bought a used 04 RX8 and the guy that I bought it from said all the remote needed was a new battery and to be reprogrammed. I think his remote is actually broken though since reprogramming didn't work and he just lied to me. Nevertheless, here's how to reprogram!
- Make sure all doors are closed (trunk and hood too)
- Open the driver door and keep it open
- Sit in the car and put the key in the ignition (in the off position)
- Now (driver door is still open) you will have to do the following three steps within 24 seconds...
- Turn the key to On position (don't actually start it), then back Off. Do this step 3 times in a row (on-off on-off on-off)
- Now find the little rubber *** on the inside of the car where the driver door closes onto. Its the rubber thing that pushes in and tells the car that the door is closed, should be by your left elbow. Push that in three times in a row.
- The doors should lock and unlock a couple of times. When they stop, press a key on your remote twice! Most people use the unlock button.
- Now pull the key out of the ignition and the remote should be programmed.
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