2009 Keyfob problem

[CTBBQ]

Any idea what to do if my keyfobs are not functioning well anymore? I have no stomach for paying $600 for a new one on a 2009. I have the smartfobs (credit card) and they will open the doors sometimes and allow me to start the car if I press on the card in a specific area. They never work without squeezing the card near the center.

 

[cheapinkc]

Any idea what to do if my keyfobs are not functioning well anymore? I have no stomach for paying $600 for a new one on a 2009. I have the smartfobs (credit card) and they will open the doors sometimes and allow me to start the car if I press on the card in a specific area. They never work without squeezing the card near the center.

Have you replaced the battery in the fob? Performance goes down as the battery gets weaker.

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[CTBBQ]

Yes, thanks. Several times actually. It almost seems like there may be an issue with the receiving end in the car and not the fob. But, I don't know.

 

[Bronco Boy]

Sounds like you have the same issue I was having. I got rid of the so called "smart-key". I do have a Compustar remote start, which locks/unlocks the doors & tailgate, and was willing to lose the "keyless starting" the smart-key provides.

How to get rid of the smart-key.

CX-9 life has been fantastic after doing this.