arutha Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Umm..... why did you lock that topic? I had already checked the FAQ, and the information there did not apply to my model and year. Geez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Did the FAQ not tell you how to check if your remote was working or not? I assume you already did that but forgot to post it ,right? You own a 93 ,the last time i check about 80% of the FAQ applies to your car. I spent over 8 hours making it, so that these FAQ frequently asked question are answered. I must have done it for fun so i could read what i already know myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toysrme Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 ^ & so I could rip parts of it up like an *BLEEP*! You push the remote On/Off switch to ON. You stand within a few feet of the car & push the key on the side of the button. If you hear click, it works. If you don't hear click, the remote battery is dead, or the car battery is dead. Not sure if anyone has run across a case where the actual remote equipment failed, I can't recall anything about it. Replace the batt in the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 SK, This is what you mention in the FAQ's To reprogram new key fobs to your car here is the procedurethis may work for 92-96 also but i don't know for sure to reprogram the key fob 1) Driver door is open and unlocked, key is out the ignition. 2) Key is inserted into the ignition and removed without turning. 3) Using power lock, the door is locked and unlocked 5 times. 4) the door is closed and then opened. 5) Using power lock the door is closed and opened 5 times again. 6) key is inserted in ignition turned to on position and then off, key is then removed. 7) After the locks cycle,the lock and unlock button is held simultaneously for a second. 8) Immediately after the lock button is held for 2 seconds. All I think arutha (welcome btw) B) is asking here is do we think it's a programming issue or just a new battery (unless I have missed it, is not covered in the FAQ's). From what was mentioned in his previous thread, I'm thinking it's battery related as it does not sound like reprogramming is the problem......just my opinion. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arutha Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 Those instructions are really meant for the 97s (at least that's what the FAQ says). I tried following them, but to no avail. I'm pretty sure it's a battery issue, anyway, since I was told that the remote was working and then suddenly stopped. I've also been told that if the battery isn't replaced soon after it fails, the device will lose its memory and will have to be reprogrammed. I guess the easiest way to fix it would be to swap the battery out and replace it with a new one, then try the instructions one more time, then head to a dealer. Thanks for the help! SK, This is what you mention in the FAQ's To reprogram new key fobs to your car here is the procedurethis may work for 92-96 also but i don't know for sure to reprogram the key fob 1) Driver door is open and unlocked, key is out the ignition. 2) Key is inserted into the ignition and removed without turning. 3) Using power lock, the door is locked and unlocked 5 times. 4) the door is closed and then opened. 5) Using power lock the door is closed and opened 5 times again. 6) key is inserted in ignition turned to on position and then off, key is then removed. 7) After the locks cycle,the lock and unlock button is held simultaneously for a second. 8) Immediately after the lock button is held for 2 seconds. All I think arutha (welcome btw) B) is asking here is do we think it's a programming issue or just a new battery (unless I have missed it, is not covered in the FAQ's). From what was mentioned in his previous thread, I'm thinking it's battery related as it does not sound like reprogramming is the problem......just my opinion. B) ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Those instructions are really meant for the 97s (at least that's what the FAQ says). I tried following them, but to no avail. I'm pretty sure it's a battery issue, anyway, since I was told that the remote was working and then suddenly stopped. I've also been told that if the battery isn't replaced soon after it fails, the device will lose its memory and will have to be reprogrammed. I guess the easiest way to fix it would be to swap the battery out and replace it with a new one, then try the instructions one more time, then head to a dealer. Thanks for the help! Good luck arutha, let us know how the fix goes. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 This is in there as it always was!!!! The alarm works on radio frequency 94.9 fm tune it and press the button on the key to see if it is working properly . The ant is located as part of the grille in the rear defogger rear glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G and C Johnstone Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 ex Singapore ES300 remote frequency = 157.475 Mhz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 What year is that for GC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G and C Johnstone Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 What year is that for GC? ← Nominally 1996 Predelivery check 17th Jan 1997 Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Well i don't know of anything in North America that uses those frequencies. It is not the ones set aside by the FCC or CRTC which is why North America has separate remote fobs form the rest of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arutha Posted October 9, 2005 Author Share Posted October 9, 2005 Well, I finally worked up the nerve to take the key apart (I was afraid I was going to break it, but I finally figured out how it fits together). I noticed that it didn't have a battery in it at all (Maybe it fell out at some point? The screw is missing, too..... Hmmm). I went to my local Wal-Mart and picked up a couple of CR1216 batteries, popped one in, and now the key works fine. I've read that the key loses its programming after a long period of not having a working battery in it, but that appears to not be the case with me ES300. Anyway, thanks for the help! :) Those instructions are really meant for the 97s (at least that's what the FAQ says). I tried following them, but to no avail. I'm pretty sure it's a battery issue, anyway, since I was told that the remote was working and then suddenly stopped. I've also been told that if the battery isn't replaced soon after it fails, the device will lose its memory and will have to be reprogrammed. I guess the easiest way to fix it would be to swap the battery out and replace it with a new one, then try the instructions one more time, then head to a dealer. Thanks for the help! Good luck arutha, let us know how the fix goes. B) ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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