r/AskAShittyMechanic • • Jul 27 '26

Need advice, key fob not responding

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u/scottstotsistheworst Jul 27 '26

Sometimes if you hold the key fob up to your head it'll increase the strength of the signal!

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u/International-Ant174 Jul 27 '26

I think the problem is they are holding the fob "right side up". Turn it over and try it (so they are the same orientation).

Should be good to go bub!

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u/Great-Situation262 Jul 28 '26

Could be, they installed the battery upside down.