Remote Key Problem
#1
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I have a 2000 Eclipse GT. My remote key stopped working. I've tried a new battery, tried using the backup remote key and also check the related fuses in the car. Any ideas on how to track down the problem?
Another clue is that there was a really bad storm the day it stopped working. So there could be some water damage but not sure. Thanks in advance.
Another clue is that there was a really bad storm the day it stopped working. So there could be some water damage but not sure. Thanks in advance.
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to reprogram you need to plug in a scan tool or other device to the car turnkey on and cycle the hazzard switch on/off until you here the door locks cycle. this puts the system in program mode. you then depress the lock button on the remote till you here the locks again
and again on your other remote.
hope this helps
and again on your other remote.
hope this helps
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Thanks for your replies but I am not convinced it's a reprogramming issue. Can anyone suggest a way to isolate the problem to either the car (and the receiver electronics) or the remote (keyless transmitter electronics).
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if you follow the procedure to reprogram and the locks won't cycle there's a problem with the receiver.
if the receiver goes into program mode and the remote won't cycle the locks its your remote.
are your power locks working with the key? if the switch behind either lock cylinder goes bad the system will not work properly
if the receiver goes into program mode and the remote won't cycle the locks its your remote.
are your power locks working with the key? if the switch behind either lock cylinder goes bad the system will not work properly
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I had the same problem with my remote not working (also the alarm would go off by itself for no reason). I found out that the alarm horn itself was not grounding properly against the body where it is screwed in. I replaced the worn out sheet metal screw and have not had any problems since then.
Hope this gives you another place to check.
Hope this gives you another place to check.
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mitsupartsman.com,
Good idea, will try it this weekend. What's the best way to do the first grounding step without a scan tool?
Yes, the power locks work on both doors with the keys.
Genosyne,
Interesting problem. Did your horn work when you had the problem? Currently don't have the alarm going off by itself but I'll check anyways. Thanks.
Good idea, will try it this weekend. What's the best way to do the first grounding step without a scan tool?
Yes, the power locks work on both doors with the keys.
Genosyne,
Interesting problem. Did your horn work when you had the problem? Currently don't have the alarm going off by itself but I'll check anyways. Thanks.