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10-21-2008, 06:29 PM

jrocc354

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KEY BATTERY

I think my key's battery seems to be low. I have to be right up on the car for locks to activate, alarm to set on an off, and pop the trunk any help please.

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10-21-2008, 06:43 PM

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Pop open the key, jot down the battery number or take it to your closest Batteries Plus store...

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10-21-2008, 09:04 PM

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There was a TSB for this problem. YGM

I thought low batteries were the culprit too. Turns out it was dumb engineers.

They placed the already paltry antenna for the key fob behind a whole bunch of metal. The sheet metal acts as a shield, further reducing the range of the remote.

When I went into the dealership looking for the replacement antenna, which is literally nothing more than some thin wire, they wanted almost $175 (!!!!) for the new one. I told them to take a hike, and made sure to get an extra refill on that free latte I got when I came in. Bastards.

Anyways, genuineaudiparts.com is quoting me a much more reasonable $76.03 for the replacement. ;-)

The procedure isn't very difficult, maybe just a bit finnicky if you haven't removed the central locking pump yet.

Let me know if I can help you.