jferristx

I've replaced batteries multiple times, cleaned it thoroughly, stood 6 inches away....and at best it is intermittent. I might have to push it a dozen times to finally get it to flash and unlock the car, twice as much to get it to lock the car. This is the same with BOTH fobs. Is there an electrical issue, a mechanical contact issue in the fob, something in the car receiver? How can I make this work like the new one in my Fit does?

Is this the right forum, or should it be under electrical?

ezone

If the red light doesn't flash every time you push a button, it sounds like it needs new fob transmitters.

jferristx

Is that a readily available aftermarket item? And a user programmable item? My dealer is not someone I like dealing with.

ezone

No, but there are plenty of dealerships selling parts online at wholesale prices.

No. The fobs contain the immobilizer transponder "chip" and therefore must be programmed using the dealers HDS (or equivalent) scan tool.

Got an independent shop or locksmith in your area that has equipped themselves to program Hondas keys? (There aren't any in my town.)

As with many other businesses, you tend to get better treatment when you have a relationship with the business.
Just sayin.

jferristx

Well, when I walk in with TSB in hand, (Civic wheel alignment issue) and they accuse me of making it up, then claim my rack and pinion has a leak and needs to be replaced (went to another dealer and an independent mechanic to inspect it, they say it's fine, and that was more than 50K miles ago and I still haven't had an issue), it's hare to have a working relationship. I shouldn't have to join a class action lawsuit for them to repair my car. You know, it's the little things....

ezone

You should spend your money at that dealer then?

jferristx

Nope, hour drive away. I have a good independent mechanic.