Keyless Entry Remote battery

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Michael, Mar 10, 2008.

  1. Michael

    Michael Guest

    My wife's remote (02 elantra) still shows red when pushing
    buttons but does nothing, the other remote still works.

    Question; did I read right somewhere that you have 8
    seconds to replace the battery before losing programming ?
     
    Michael, Mar 10, 2008
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  2. Michael

    hyundaitech Guest

    That's not correct. The car is programmed to recognize the specific remote
    you have. No matter how long the remote is unpowered, it'll still do the
    same thing when you press the button.

    The red LED indicates that the remote is powered and the button operates.
    If the programming procedure doesn't fix the issue, you'll need a new
    remote to solve the issue.
     
    hyundaitech, Mar 10, 2008
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  3. Michael

    Michael Guest

    Thanks hyundaitech, I went out to the garage and tried but
    this time I pushed much harder and YAY , it works........

    Tried the other one and it too had to be pushed a little
    more forcefully than when it was new, it will be harder to
    lock it by 'accident' now.

    She bought it new so maybe its time for new
    batts..............are you saying it is not correct that
    you can replace the batt without losing the programming?

    Michael in Oregon
     
    Michael, Mar 11, 2008
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  4. Michael

    hyundaitech Guest

    The programming will never be lost during transmitter battery replacement.
     
    hyundaitech, Mar 11, 2008
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  5. Michael

    Victek Guest

    That's not correct. The car is programmed to recognize the specific
    You won't lose the programming and you can replace the battery yourself too.
    Use a sharp knife edge to pry open the remote and you will see the flat
    battery that you can probably get in any department store.
     
    Victek, Mar 13, 2008
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