Key Fob buttons not working

wtmcgowin · Jan 25, 2023

Good morning folks.

I have a 2022 G70. The buttons on one of the key fobs stopped working. It still works "hands free," that is, I can use it to open the door, etc. Just not by using the buttons. I replaced the battery but no luck. The other key fob works fine so I'm guessing it's not anyhting wrong with the car. Anyone experience this? Should I just go back to the dealer?

Steve Pickard · Jan 25, 2023

wtmcgowin said:
Good morning folks.

I have a 2022 G70. The buttons on one of the key fobs stopped working. It still works "hands free," that is, I can use it to open the door, etc. Just not by using the buttons. I replaced the battery but no luck. The other key fob works fine so I'm guessing it's not anyhting wrong with the car. Anyone experience this? Should I just go back to the dealer?

When you open the fob to install a new battery, you might notice that the small chip will come out because it is not attached. If you take it out you will notice that there are touch connections. So most likely the the activity button is not making contact with the connection point. Other than pressing the chip down for full contact! I am not sure what else to try. I had this happen to my fob when I replaced the battery. I made sure that all
POints worked by pressing down on the chip prior to closing the fob.

wtmcgowin · Jan 25, 2023

Steve Pickard said:
When you open the fob to install a new battery, you might notice that the small chip will come out because it is not attached. If you take it out you will notice that there are touch connections. So most likely the the activity button is not making contact with the connection point. Other than pressing the chip down for full contact! I am not sure what else to try. I had this happen to my fob when I replaced the battery. I made sure that all
POints worked by pressing down on the chip prior to closing the fob.

Mine did not have that chip. But I uninstalled and reinstalled the battery. I do see a red light that flashes when I press lock and unlock (not by my car right now). Thanks!

wtmcgowin · Jan 26, 2023

wtmcgowin said:
Mine did not have that chip. But I uninstalled and reinstalled the battery. I do see a red light that flashes when I press lock and unlock (not by my car right now). Thanks!

Update:

Still not working. Guess I'm headed to the dealership. Oh well.