My keyless entry transmitter crapped out on me. The battery reads ok at 3.2v . Does anyone know the how to reprogram it so I don't have to bring it in for service? Thanks.

2003 Protege5

 

does it have a light that goes on showing it's workin or is it totally dead?

 

i dont think that you have any choice but to take it to the dealer. it takes longer to do the paperwork than it actually takes to reprogram it although i didnt see how they do it.

 

I finally brought it in for service and it took less than a minute to reprogram.

I couldn't quite see exactly what the serviceman did but I think he first opened the door with key and put the key into ignition. Then he press the remote unlock then press the car unlock switch then press the door closed switch then remote lock button then door lock button. Et voila - it worked. I asked serviceman for exact instructions in case this happened again but he said its a trade secret.

 

Sorry I didn't see this sooner, trade secret my ***:

1. Close all doors.
2. Open drivers side door.
3. Place key in ignition.
4. Next three steps must be done in under 30 seconds.
5. Move key to on and back to lock 3 times.
6. Remove ignition key.
7. Press drivers side door lock button three times.
8. Test the door lock button and make sure they still work.
9. Press any button on the transmitter twice.

If it works then thats it. If not repeat the procedure. Haven't had need for it yet. Let me know if it works.

 

tried that on my protege5...didn't work any suggestions?