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Originally Posted by tintin
And it looks like the remote issue on the S8 is deeper than just the batteries being flat, as replacing those didn't fix the issue  |
How far did you get diagnosing it and are all fobs the same (assuming you have more than one)?
You could check that the fobs are transmitting *
something* using an RF fob tester. I have a Gunson tester
like this that I bought years ago, but
this Sealey one is cheaper and looks a better tester.
It may be that your fobs have just been 'forgotten' for some reason; had that happen with mine once or twice.
Have you tried the fob reprogramming ceremony? It goes something like ... leave one key in the ignition then put another key in the door while standing on one leg and pressing unlock.
Failing that, assuming
Craig the Keycutter is at the annual meet, you could ask him to program up some nice shiny new ones for you
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