[V-Blessed]

Hello,
I've had my V for over 10 years. All the sudden both of the remotes are no longer recognized. I've replace the batteries with fresh ones and checked for correct polarity, still no luck. I have to place the key fob in the "jewel" pocket in center console for the car to recognize it to start the engine. Has anyone else experienced this? I haven't found a solution on any of the threads yet. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.🙂

 

[RocketSled]

Do other remote (button) functions work?

 

[kittyboy]

I had the same experience with both mine too. It turned out the thickness of the replacement batteries were slightly undersized. I inserted a thin piece of foam between the battery and backside case to insure consistent elecrical contact.

 

[SofaKingSlow]

I had the same experience with both mine too. It turned out the thickness of the replacement batteries were slightly undersized. I inserted a thin piece of foam between the battery and backside case to insure consistent elecrical contact.

This may be the case.
If you replaced yours with a CR2025 (20mm diameter, 2.5MM thick) battery, try a CR 2032 (20mm diameter, 3.2mm thick) battery.

 

[kittyboy]

This may be the case.
If you replaced yours with a CR2025 (20mm diameter, 2.5MM thick) battery, try a CR 2032 (20mm diameter, 3.2mm thick) battery.

I used CR2032 batteries. Could be a slight manufacturing difference between vendors?

 

[SofaKingSlow]

Hello,
I've had my V for over 10 years. All the sudden both of the remotes are no longer recognized. I've replace the batteries with fresh ones and checked for correct polarity, still no luck. I have to place the key fob in the "jewel" pocket in center console for the car to recognize it to start the engine. Has anyone else experienced this? I haven't found a solution on any of the threads yet. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.🙂

Pull the console to check for loose connections or corrosion?
Maybe see how many keys are programmed to your car? Fob in pocket, use key to unlock door or trunk 5 times in 5 seconds. DIC should display READY TO PROGRAM KEY #3 or 4. If it is not the next number of keys you have in your possession, I would delete all keys and start fresh with the keys I have. Directions are in your owners manual.

I used CR2032 batteries. Could be a slight manufacturing difference between vendors?

Could be. But if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[V-Blessed]

Goodness... I apologize for not responing sooner. I never got a notice that there was a response to my post in my email box. I will jump on this ASAP. It appears I now have a more serious problem with the suspension system. I've been getting a warning in the center console pop up on the digital read out and then would disappear for a couple weeks. Now it's the first message that pops up after start up and along with one of the amber idiot lights. 😬

 

[V-Blessed]

Well, it turned out that I must have gotten a bad batch of CR2032 batteries. I also bent the metal contacts for better connection. Thank you for all the tips!