Retrain Keyless entry

Aug 11, 2023 Last reply: 2 years ago 1 Replies

The keyless entry to my car doesn't work, or rather it only works inside the car. I keep trying to retrain it by turning the key to ON several times. (once 5, then 7). I just had the starter replaced. And changed keyless battery because I first thought IT was at fault. Chrysler 2010 Town & Country. (just bought) Opened it, cleaned the contacts on both sides of the PCB.



Spozably there is a secret handshake algorithm to retrain it - turn it on several times, with one hand on your ear and your chin on the dash?



If need be, enough of it works I can survive manually.


Change the battery in the remote - again. I have seen any number of the Chinese-source batteries be defective from the start. If that does not work out, the on-board receiving antenna may be defective - which from your description may be the case - works only inside the car. There is a You Tube on getting to it and replacing it - looks like a major PITA. Similarly, the module - but the module should be fine if it works at all.

Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA

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