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How Remote Entry Works
Remote entry systems have become highly popular in vehicles. With the ability
to either permit or deny entry into the vehicle just by pressing a key fob
button attached to your keychain. No longer do you need to fumble in the dark
looking for car keys to unlock your car. This system is beneficial because of
the safety factory as well as convenience. The function of the remote entry
system is similar to that
of a remote control for a television. By simply pressing a button, you are commanding
the vehicle to perform a certain function. Pressing the lock button will lock the
vehicle, while pressing the unlock button will unlock your vehicle. Some systems
are equipped with a panic or safety alarm that will honk the horn off and on when
activated.
Some systems are designed with the ability to release the trunk latch, open sun
roof and illuminate head and tail lights and more. A key fob utilizes a small battery
to power the transmitter, when this battery becomes weak the working range of the
fob decreases or stops working entirely. To replace this battery snap open the fob
with a small screw driver and release the battery from its holder, replace with
a new battery and reassemble. If a key fob requires replacement it is usually best
to get a replacement from your car's dealer in your local area. Adding new remotes
can often be a way of making a spare key fob because you can program more than one
remote to work with your keyless entry system. If the keyless entry system stops
working suddenly, check the
fuse panel
for blown fuses and replace as needed.
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