Key fob

[Bigdrew]

Hi asking this question for a friend of mine he has a problem with his key fob the problem is that when he goes to start the car the message key fob not detected comes up it doesn’t happen all of the time but when it does he just pulls out the stop start button and inserts the key I told him to change the key battery which he has done but sometimes it just keeps happening so does anybody have any clues

 

[AMGeed]

I found the batteries in the keyfob didn't last very long if you have keyless entry/go. No idea why.
I had to change the battery twice a year.

 

[fourwheels]

Where does he put the key when in the car? I’ve found that when mine is in the right hand pocket of a coat I am wearing it’s fine, but several times I’ve had it in a right (hand) trouser pocket and it’s not been detected, although it obviously unlocked the car door.

 

[Bigdrew]

Where does he put the key when in the car? I’ve found that when mine is in the right hand pocket of a coat I am wearing it’s fine, but several times I’ve had it in a right (hand) trouser pocket and it’s not been detected, although it obviously unlocked the car door.

Hi I think he just sits it in the front cup holder when he sits in the car but I know he has put in a brand new battery