Have you ever gone out to your European car and found that your key fob just doesn’t work to unlock the car? You’re not alone. It’s happened to everyone at least once, and there are usually simple explanations. Jackson Auto Repair has a list of the most common causes for you.
The Fob’s Battery Died
Most car owners don’t think about it much, but that tiny little battery in your key fob can last a long time. When it does die, however, there goes that key fob that you use without even a thought. The simplest solution is typical that the fob’s battery simply needs replacing and then you’ll be back in business.
Interference Between the Fob and the Receiver
Every once in a while, there may be some sort of signal interference that causes the fob and the receiver to have trouble communicating. This is also something that you experience when you try to lock or unlock the car from too far away. Something that you can try is to hold the fob closer to the car and see if that helps. If not, you may have something else going on with the fob or even with the receiver in the car.
The Fob Is Broken
The key fob itself can break or go bad. If there’s obvious damage to the key fob, that’s probably the source of your trouble. But even if you can’t see the damage, that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Often buttons can wear out, particularly if you’ve used the same fob for several years.
The Car’s Battery Is Dead
One massive reason for your key fob to stop working is that the car battery is dead. The fob itself and its battery may be fine, but if there’s no juice in the car battery, you’re going to be out of luck. Getting the battery tested can help you to determine if that’s what’s causing the problem. One way to avoid this problem is to make sure you keep up with all recommended service visits, including ones for your battery and alternator.
Need help with your European car’s key fob? Jackson Auto Repair in Jackson, TN is here for you. Give us a call today and we’ll thoroughly investigate what’s causing the issues with your key fob. Once we’ve got the problem figured out we can give you the best answer to solve your car’s fob issue.