I have two intelligent keys for my 07 Versa. Both slowly stopped working...what I mean is that that would stop working gradually more frequently. I took them to the dealer and they said the batteries were fine.
This is a pain for obvious reasons, made worse by my alarm going off 3 times today before I figured out how to turn it off.
Assuming that the FOBs are OK, what might the problem be? If I can try and fix this myself I can save the money taking it to the dealer, who wants to charge a LOT just to look at it.
Is there a receiver on the car that might be bad? Could the FOBs need to be reprogrammed? If that's possible, how do you do it (assuming it's something I can do myself)?
Thanks for any help.
Key FOBs don't work but batteries are OK...?
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silverarrow27
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Re: Key FOBs don't work but batteries are OK...?
I normally just replace the battery in my keys and it usually fixes this issue.
Re: Key FOBs don't work but batteries are OK...?
But the dealer said the battery was ok...silverarrow27 wrote:I normally just replace the battery in my keys and it usually fixes this issue.
What battery does it take and how do I open it?
Re: Key FOBs don't work but batteries are OK...?
It should say right on the back of the fob.
To open it, use a coin and insert it in the space between where the keyring attaches and twist. It simply pops open. There is some snit-corrosion paste stuff on the contacts inside, be sure not to touch it and wipe it off.
To open it, use a coin and insert it in the space between where the keyring attaches and twist. It simply pops open. There is some snit-corrosion paste stuff on the contacts inside, be sure not to touch it and wipe it off.
Re: Key FOBs don't work but batteries are OK...?
Thanks for your help. The fob itself didn't say what kind of battery but I was able to get it open. I had to ask - I didn't know if it required any special tricks and didn't want to break anything. I'll pick up a battery tomorrow and hopefully that will do it.imac_89 wrote:It should say right on the back of the fob.
To open it, use a coin and insert it in the space between where the keyring attaches and twist. It simply pops open. There is some snit-corrosion paste stuff on the contacts inside, be sure not to touch it and wipe it off.
Re: Key FOBs don't work but batteries are OK...?
Seems easy to do after you get it open eh?
Hopefully a new battery works for ya!
Hopefully a new battery works for ya!
Re: Key FOBs don't work but batteries are OK...?
Definitely!imac_89 wrote:Seems easy to do after you get it open eh?
Hopefully a new battery works for ya!
An update: I got the battery and replaced it and it worked like a charm. Remember, this is despite the dealer telling me the battery was fine, and I'd need to bring it in for a $200 diagnostic. Needless to say I'm not pleased with the dealer, who has always always seemed like they were trying to scam. The dealer is Boyland Nisaan in Macomb, MI. I won't be back.