Welcome to my weekly "hey 6speed, what's wrong with my car?" thread

This weeks edition - when I press the remote buttons the car won't lock and the hood won't pop BUT the red light flashes like it should actuate. This is a new one on me...anyone got some info on this?

 

I'm assuming you're standing close by and not a block away.

 

in front of the car, in the car, on the side of the car, behind your mom...ok the car...just making sure you were paying attention

 

Oh dang, bringing in my mama now.

 

well then............. problem solved, you can't be standing behind the dudes mom if she's not anywhere near your car...... duh!!!!!! then i suggest check to see if your two doors are completely closed...

 

lol....gotta have some humor with these cars. Yep, doors are closed and will lock when you hit the button on the console but won't unlock or lock with the remote

 

Has the car been sitting for an extended period of time?

Will the hood open from inside the car?

What year?

 

Sounds like a depleted battery.
If the battery's good, try disconnecting the battery for 30 seconds and re-attaching it, see if that helps.

 

If the battery sits to long it will go dead. The remote wont work but can be reprogrammed easily just search (something about putting it in the ignition taking it out hitting the button or something)

When the battery dies a little lock will slide inside the handle of the trunk release on the 99's. I dont know how to fix that other then getting a thin knife in there and manually sliding the little plate lock back out of the way.

Of course this is assuming it was a battery issue

 

hood pops and doors lock from inside the car with the levers

 

what year is your car?

 

The answer has been given...what MY? The remote will go to sleep if not used for 5+ days. To waken the remote, open the door with the mechanical key and then hit the remote button within 5-10 seconds. If this does not work, reset the key fob by removing the battery and putting the batter in reverse polarity for 10 seconds, then replace the battery correctly. If this does not work, you may need to get the FOB re-programmed...this can only be done with a PST2 or PIWIS (e.g., dealer).

 

damn man... just get a new car!

 

Ouch.....he loves that car now. New engine and all.......

Prob. just silly fob battery.

 

LOL...seriously

It's a 2001. Thanks for the help guys. The car is driven daily so I am going to try a new battery in the fob and hope for the best