Fact. Remote keyless entry not working, ideas?

[ldspartan]

So, a week ago my X's remote stops working. It had done this before once or twice, but had started working again within a day or two. This time it seems good and dead; it hasn't worked for a solid week.

I've replaced the battery, as well as attempted reprogramming (Key off to on 5 times, as well as 8 times to 'reprogram', in accordance with the manual). The only other clue I have is that when I try to program / reprogram, the doors don't lock and unlock like they're supposed to.

The X is a '98 XLT 4door, I'm the second owner. The remote is original.

Thanks in advance.

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Phil G

 

[yob_yeknom]

Blown fuse?

 

[ldspartan]

Unfortunately, the fuses are good.

I checked all the fuses (in the interior fuse panel) that seemed to even relate to remote entry, as there wasn't one that was labeled as it. I pulled everything that said "lock" or "GEM" and they were all good.

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Phil G

 

[hydroxy]

Same thing happened to me today, after I had a dead battery because I left my lights on. I dont know if they are related, but they seem to be.

Keypad doesn't work, keyless entry doesn't work... I tried reprogamming... checked fuses... nothings happening...

hopefully someone knows

patrick

 

[xlt-sport]

call the dealer and ask them about this.

they can give you an estimate on the fix also.

i'd have this fixed correctly.

peter

 

[ldspartan]

Well, mine's fixed. I kept trying to reprogram, and one night (yesterday) it just worked. It seems like a random electrical problem to me, but not worth my money to get it checked out for real.

Best of luck to others, and thanks for your help.

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Phil