Intelligent Key Battery Life Sucks!!!!!!!!!
#31
Originally Posted by sydg35
I just changed mine out about two weeks ago, and its been 3 months, but I still have issues with the car picking up the remote, sometimes while trying to start the car, and other times when trying to open the trunk with the button on the rear. I think having to change it every few months is ridiculous!!!! Besides, my RSX remote hasn't needed a change yet, and those batteries are at least 5 years old!!!!!
well, what if it doesn't work?
I can still unlock door with physical key, and then start by inserting key fob into dash, even if battery is completely dead, right? I hope to get to the store tonight or tomorrow, but hope the battery doesn't die before then.
Also, to prior poster, manual says to use CR2032, not CR2025, what gives?
(I appreciate your photos though, helpful in showing how its done).
#32
Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck
My mistake on indicating that it was Bluetooth. However, the concept is still the same......since Bluetooth DOES use the RF to communicate. Whether the i-key uses Bluetooth or any other band in the RF spectrum is irrelevant. The fact remains that constant communication between the i-key and the car continuously uses battery power.
But I agree that it seems your i-key isn't getting normal battery life for whatever reason.
But I agree that it seems your i-key isn't getting normal battery life for whatever reason.
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#34
Originally Posted by JMZ_blkobsidian
actually involves getting entirely new fobs. I thought they just replace a part. If so, the battery life would be counted from the time you got your car.
I almost exclusively use the passive mode to enter car and still on stock batteries as well.
#35
I've had mine for a year and while the range has diminished somewhat, still works fine.
+1 on the ikey being kept in pocket vs. in a port...defeats the whole purpose.
your ikey battery life might be lowered if you keep it somewhere where it is constantly being activated (near RF signals like...wireless devices, even tvs, etc)
+1 on the ikey being kept in pocket vs. in a port...defeats the whole purpose.
your ikey battery life might be lowered if you keep it somewhere where it is constantly being activated (near RF signals like...wireless devices, even tvs, etc)
#37
I've had my ikey and car since Nov 2006. I got in an accident and the car was in the shop between dec 12th through the first week of feb, so I wasn't able to use it. Don't know how much the shop used the key to move the car around and whatever, but probably not daily.
Otherwise, I've driven my car daily, had the fobs replaced in a few months back with the recall.
But so far, I haven't had to replace the batteries or noticed a drop in range at all.
Otherwise, I've driven my car daily, had the fobs replaced in a few months back with the recall.
But so far, I haven't had to replace the batteries or noticed a drop in range at all.
#38
ok, to confirm, I almost NEVER use the buttons on the fob, and the fob is not being stored in a place where the buttons could be pushed continously.
I keep the fob in my desk drawer, i highly doubt it is sending RF signals there.
And the specified battery is not .99, but it cost me a lousy $4.79 plus 6% Michigan sales tax.
That is really lame.
I checked my service history, I got my replacement fobs less than 3 months ago.
I hope I just got a bum unit, and the fob won't cost me $15 a year in batteries.
I keep the fob in my desk drawer, i highly doubt it is sending RF signals there.
And the specified battery is not .99, but it cost me a lousy $4.79 plus 6% Michigan sales tax.
That is really lame.
I checked my service history, I got my replacement fobs less than 3 months ago.
I hope I just got a bum unit, and the fob won't cost me $15 a year in batteries.
#39
You can find these batteries fairly inexpensive online.
http://www.infinitelights.com/cr2025batteries.html
http://www.infinitelights.com/cr2025batteries.html
#41
Originally Posted by treacherous
You can find these batteries fairly inexpensive online.
http://www.infinitelights.com/cr2025batteries.html
http://www.infinitelights.com/cr2025batteries.html
guess I got ripped off...but by the time you pay shipping, its only about a dollar less, unless you buy 20 of them, then you get free shipping.
#42
#43
Originally Posted by Grace
Can someone confirm the battery number for me? The key light has been flashing on my dash for the last few days and it's time for a new one.
Can I just go to my local Radio Shack or Fry's to find these rather than online?
Can I just go to my local Radio Shack or Fry's to find these rather than online?
I just opened my ikey and can confirm that the 2007+ sedan uses a CR2032.
Last edited by Christian; 12-14-2007 at 01:43 PM.
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