Transponder battery?

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DKEOGH
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Honda Accord Aerodeck 2004 wk 51, 2.2 ltr diesel. Key transponder battery drains in two days, even a brand new CR1619. Secenario, I replace the CR1619 with a brand new one in the key fob transponder. Two days later the transponder stops working, e.G. Led doesn't light up when lock/unlock button is pressed on key fob. I went to a Honda key dealer and was provided with a brand new transponder with a brand new battery. Two days later the battery on the new transponder was drained. It means that I have to use the car key to unlock/ lock the doors and every time I unock the doors the alarm goes off until I exit the carand lock the door with the key. This car also has intermittant blowing headlamps, particularly when air conditioning is turned on to a higher temp in cold weather. I have replaced headlamps about twenty times so far.
Friday, December 17th, 2010 AT 1:32 PM

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KHLOW2008
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FOB battery should not be draining when not in use as there is no contact of components to cause the draining. If FOB is kept in pocket of tight jeans etc, there is a possibility the buttons are being depressed most of the time causing the draining. Other than that I cannot think of any reson for the draining.

As to the headlight bulbs, a good quality bulb should last but those of inferior quality might not last and is likely to blow when subjected to usage and vibrations.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Sunday, February 6th, 2011 AT 8:20 PM
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DAVIDZDELL
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Two remote with both try and new battery, checks all fuse relates to the security alarms but still not working?
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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ZACKMAN
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Need to reprogram the remotes.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_00accordremote_1.jpg



If that doesn't work,


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_00accordremote2_1.jpg

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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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FAMWRKTEN
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I've got a 1999 Accord EX Coupe V6, which I love. 78,000 miles.

Only problem is, the remote keyless door unlock only works if:
It's warm outside (more than 60 degrees F)
OR: If I first use the remote to unlock the trunk.
OR: If I recently used remote door unlock (say, a quick stop to run into a store)

On some rare occasions the door unlock will work normally after a long delay (ie, doors unlock approx 30 seconds after last button push).

I've tried changing batteries on the remote, and Honda tried reprogramming the system, but each winter the problem returns.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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MATHIASO
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Power lock circuits usually control the action of a solenoid or motor. The movement of the center core of the solenoid controls the action of the lock levers and arms. The movement of the motor causes causes the lock mecanisme to operate.
The best way to diagnose a power lock problem is to refer to the wiring diagram for the circuit.
If none of the locks work, suspect an open to the control switch.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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BRUCE HUNT
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When you don't use the remote, do the door looks function normally, quietly, and powerfully? If the answer is yes and temp etc makes no difference, I would suspect the control module for the remote. I suspect that when the car is now warm the remote works fine say after driving and warming the car. The temp then of module is elevated to the vehicle temp and warm it will work. The modulator has a couple of relays built in and they will sometimes get weak.

If what I have fits what you are experiencing, I offer three options, one replace the module with a new on from Honda, do nothing and it will get worse, or purchase and either install yourself or have installed a remote car starter w/remote lock. I have installed in my vehicle and get better range from the remote with a third party remote start kit and the cost was just under $100 with me doing the work. In fact, I have installed now two of them.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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FAMWRKTEN
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Bruce, your explanation made sense, since I've seen the situation getting slightly worse over the last two winters. Recently, even the trunk won't open which used to work fine in any conditions.

As for how well the locks open, they open strong and quickly when I use the key, or once the unlock signal is received and/or responded to. It's just annoying that it takes the right conditions for the module to respond to the signal.

In the meantime, I guess I've got an excuse to put in a remote starter!
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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PNRETS
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My remote just stopped working, I replaced the battery but it still won't work. Do I need to do something in or to the car as well?
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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When you press the button, does the led lights up?
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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PNRETS
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My remote doesn't have any led lights on it. I know the battery is in correctly. Could it be a fuse?
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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You can try to reprogram the keyless remote.
* Turn the ignition switch to ON, within 1-4 seconds press the keyless remote lock or unlock button.
* Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
* Turn the ignition switch to ON again and within 1-4 seconds press the keyless remote lock or unlock button.
* Repeat the top procedure for one more time.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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PNRETS
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I tried what you said and it works one time. Meaning, at the 4th on/off the locks will open or close but when I get out of the car it doesn't work. I tried it several times. Always on the 4th time.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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When you hear the door lock cycles during programing just press the keyless remote lock or unlock button one more time and then remove the key.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)
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PNRETS
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YOU ARE AWESOME. Thank you, my arthritic fingers thank you. Now a rhetorical question. WHY did my honda dealer want to charge me $20.00 for this? You don't have to answer.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 10:04 AM (Merged)

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