Remote Key Fluky Performance

jweiss · December 17, 2003

The 2 remote keys on my 2000ES weren't working when pressing either door or trunk buttons. Checked batteries- were perfect, and cleaned inside with rubbing alcohol. When I put them together, they work sometimes, and at other times not. Partly depends on what part of button I push. Is there a trick to putting the parts together that might make a difference? There doesn't seem to be much flexibility because the 2 screws for battery case and the outer screw can only be fixed in a certain way.

amf1932 · December 18, 2003

The contacts in the key may be oxidized. I would get a contact cleaner from a place like Radio Shack and try that. http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cata...ct%5Fid=64-4315

Lextech2k3 · December 18, 2003

try replacing the batteries anyway...if they are the originals they are due to be replaced just the same.

amf1932 · December 18, 2003

That's true also. Checking Nickel Oxide batteries is sometimes inaccurate. They might test good, but they're not.

jweiss · December 22, 2003

Followed the advice and changed the battery. PERFECT!

Thanks

amf1932 · December 22, 2003

Would you believe that I had the original batteries in my key remote for my '94ES, and that was after using this key for almost 9 years! Also, I never changed a bulb in the entire car! That's the truth. ;)

SW03ES · December 23, 2003

Batteries and bulbs are really a fluke. Sometimes like with Alan they'll last forever, sometimes they need to be replaced constantly...

Whenever the remote doesn't work quite right, always change the batteries first. 9 times out of 10 thats whats wrong.

Lex3486 · December 24, 2003

I've noticed that it seems that my remote (93) works better if I hold the key with the button facing up..anyone else ever noticed this or am I losing it? lol :huh: