Why does my bicycle key not unlock the door?
Just removed my drivers side door handle assembly (2 screws) and verified thet the key works a cable to the lock and not a switch. If the key turns and it does not unlock I would think this is a problem with the cable. Looks like a short bicyclebrake cable.
Can a smart car lock when the battery is dead?
I have a 2008 Smart. i have a 2008 smart and I can confirmed that when the battery is dead “enough”, the door lock will not work. The key acts as a switch to actuate the electric lock to unlock the car. In the past I was lucky enough that the I simply can’t lock the car. This time I can’t unlock it.
Why does my Remote key not unlock the door?
When the physical key can lock or unlock the door, be sure that the mechanism of the locks is fine. There could be an electrical issue that prevents the fob from connecting to the door’s receiver sensor. These are mostly the reasons and troubleshooting options when a remote key won’t unlock car door.
Why is my car door FOB not working?
If the problem occurs due to a dead battery but there is no shop around to buy a new one, hold the fob against the door’s handle and try to pull it. The battery may have a little juice left that can open the door when you keep the fob at a close distance.
Just removed my drivers side door handle assembly (2 screws) and verified thet the key works a cable to the lock and not a switch. If the key turns and it does not unlock I would think this is a problem with the cable. Looks like a short bicyclebrake cable.
What to do if your Nissan Altima battery is dead?
Battery dead and keyfarb unable to open door. Need advice on how to get hood open to charge battery Locked car with keyfarb. Lights left on overnite. Now unable to open doors with key or with remote keyfarb. Can’t get hood open either.
I have a 2008 Smart. i have a 2008 smart and I can confirmed that when the battery is dead “enough”, the door lock will not work. The key acts as a switch to actuate the electric lock to unlock the car. In the past I was lucky enough that the I simply can’t lock the car. This time I can’t unlock it.
If the problem occurs due to a dead battery but there is no shop around to buy a new one, hold the fob against the door’s handle and try to pull it. The battery may have a little juice left that can open the door when you keep the fob at a close distance.