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I've had 2 headlights go out at once. Anything is possible...

This has already happened twice since I got the car around Aug. 2012. Both remote batteries died about the same time. It appears that the remote sends out a signal all the time, which eventually drains the battery whether you use it or not. I now keep two extra batteries in the glove box and keep the battery out of the second remote. Kinda sucks that the batteries don't even last a year.

a few issues i have seen is interference with cell phones.

also the wheel will lock just like normal turn key ignitions. give the wheel a yank and try starting again.

the fob must be within a few feet of the door/trunk to open. sometimes if i'm leaning in to open the door for someone it wont open until i scoot a little closer.

the stupidest thing i ever did was i could not figure out why my car wouldn't lock. it was because i was travelling and took my spare key with me which was inside the car. so, make sure you only have 1 key inside the car. derp.

if it persists, see the dealer

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Originally Posted by kwood9000 (Post 1516856)

LOLZ@this topic

This is actually written in the manual which states that the remotes are constantly "on" and that batteries need to be replaced, regardless of use, approximately every 1.5 years.

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Originally Posted by AznBRZer (Post 1517601)

LOLZ@this topic

This is actually written in the manual which states that the remotes are constantly "on" and that batteries need to be replaced, regardless of use, approximately every 1.5 years.

When will you know when the key need to be changed. In my case the fog key opens the door but when it comes to starting my Suzuki swift, it doesn't start.

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Originally Posted by BRZPDX (Post 1507251)

(Keyless start cars only)

So 2 days ago, I noticed my car didn't start and the amber key/red lock symbol was blinking every time I tried to push the "push start" ignition.

I thought my battery died on my FOB (purchase date 6/2012) so I brought down my spare, and same issue. Perhaps both battery died at the same time :iono:

When I put my keys very close to the Start button, the car recognizes it and starts right away. Although sometimes, the car tries to "look" for the key, and it will flash amber yellow key symbol in the dash if I move the FOB out too quickly after starting the car.

My FOB will not lock/unlock doors, open the trunk any more which sucks because I can't lock my car. I'm scared if I lock it manually, it won't unlock with this FOB issue. Luckily I garage my car.

So has anyone had issues with the FOB all of a sudden dying? Electronic modding I've done that "may" affect this is:

Tapped turn signal/puddle light wires for my Diode Dynamic side mirror covers
OBDII bluetooth thing, although I disconnected this and still the same issue.
Toms tail lights
LED lights interior/exterior.

I've had these mods done quite some time now, and the newest addition of the side mirror cover turn signal light thing has been installed for 2 weeks now.

I will go to the dealer to switch out the battery to see if the 2 FOB's really died at the same time.

Any help will be appreciated!!

I am having the same problem as you. Was the light in the Fob coming on every time you press the unlock or lock? In my case it does. The unlocking of the doors work fine but the problem is that the Fob isnt being recognized by the car when it comes to starting the suzuki swift.