remote key fob is defective--what are my choices?
01-05-2009 | 07:34 PM
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One of our remote key fobs is defective. We just bought the car. (an '06 530 XIT)
The "lock" button doesn't work.
We're ok--the other remote key fob works fine.
What do you suggest? Can replacement one's be bought on ebay? Can we insert the cut key blade from the defective fob in the replacement one (saving a trip to the dealer, and a time consuming recutting of the key?)
Thanks in advance (and I have done a search.)
Regards,
DaveL
The "lock" button doesn't work.
We're ok--the other remote key fob works fine.
What do you suggest? Can replacement one's be bought on ebay? Can we insert the cut key blade from the defective fob in the replacement one (saving a trip to the dealer, and a time consuming recutting of the key?)
Thanks in advance (and I have done a search.)
Regards,
DaveL
01-05-2009 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 2mnycars' post='760332' date='Jan 5 2009, 09:34 PM
One of our remote key fobs is defective. We just bought the car. (an '06 530 XIT)
The "lock" button doesn't work.
We're ok--the other remote key fob works fine.
What do you suggest? Can replacement one's be bought on ebay? Can we insert the cut key blade from the defective fob in the replacement one (saving a trip to the dealer, and a time consuming recutting of the key?)
Thanks in advance (and I have done a search.)
Regards,
DaveL
The "lock" button doesn't work.
We're ok--the other remote key fob works fine.
What do you suggest? Can replacement one's be bought on ebay? Can we insert the cut key blade from the defective fob in the replacement one (saving a trip to the dealer, and a time consuming recutting of the key?)
Thanks in advance (and I have done a search.)
Regards,
DaveL
01-06-2009 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 535xiT' post='760336' date='Jan 5 2009, 10:38 PM
Could it be a dead battery?
Looking for ways to save money. Wondering if a keyless remote from ebay can be used for parts....
DaveL
01-07-2009 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JAY'545' post='761039' date='Jan 6 2009, 06:58 PM
How long have u had the car? Is it still under warranty? When I purchased my car used, one of the keys didn't work. They replace it for free.
DaveL
07-08-2009 | 08:22 PM
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Wrap up--
Dealer called us and said the keyfob was in. Wrong!
We have an early 2006, Cdn model.
The fob didn't fit.
Dealer ordered another, and it was in and worked fine in a month.
What's the point? If you have an '06 wagon be sure the dealer knows the car.
DaveL
Toronto
Dealer called us and said the keyfob was in. Wrong!
We have an early 2006, Cdn model.
The fob didn't fit.
Dealer ordered another, and it was in and worked fine in a month.
What's the point? If you have an '06 wagon be sure the dealer knows the car.
DaveL
Toronto
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