Key Fob Remote - Dead!

VR8 · 04-04-2012, 07:22 AM

My two key fobs to an '04 RX-8 have died! I installed new batteries in them as they were getting weaker and harder to operate, but it only gave them a short life boost. Now with more new batteries in them, I get nothing.

I also tried a reprogram series of steps posted on another forum, turning the key on 3 times, pressing the door closure button 3 times, then the key fob button twice ... nothing seemed to work.

Has anyone ventured into replacing the sending/receiving unit in the car?

04-04-2012, 07:22 AM	#1
VR8 Dragon Slayer Alumni Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 204 Rep Power: 18	Key Fob Remote - Dead! My two key fobs to an '04 RX-8 have died! I installed new batteries in them as they were getting weaker and harder to operate, but it only gave them a short life boost. Now with more new batteries in them, I get nothing. I also tried a reprogram series of steps posted on another forum, turning the key on 3 times, pressing the door closure button 3 times, then the key fob button twice ... nothing seemed to work. Has anyone ventured into replacing the sending/receiving unit in the car? Last edited by VR8; 04-04-2012 at 03:35 PM.