Key Fob Issues

[Deleted member 30519]

I've had issues with my key fob on and off since I got the JT but it's pretty rare when it does happen. I left the keys in the JT by accident last night because my jeep was sliding little on my hill gravel driveway so I parked it next door at the neighbors. Of course I couldn't get it to start and felt like an idiot and had to go back to the house to get the spare. I don't think it's the battery because it happened a few times shortly after I bought my JT in 2020. Should I just swap out the batteries anyway or is there a known issue with these things that I should notify my dealer about? Thanks

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[Hootbro]

Does it start with the backup method of pushing the nose of the FOB on the start button? If so, I would be looking at a possible battery issue but could still be a FOB issue.

Does not start, then definitely a FOB issue with possibly a bad transponder chip.

 

[Deleted member 30519]

I have a sport with manual doors and locks so I don't have any light indicators on the key fob itself. I'll def try that trick next time though. Thanks

 

[NachoRuby]

Make sure the key is not in the same pocket as your phone. That's been an issue on every rfid key vehicle I've owned, so worth a try. It's an interference issue I've noticed across models, but that none of the owners manuals seem to mention. Phone in one pocket, keys in the other.

 

[Deleted member 30519]

Make sure the key is not in the same pocket as your phone. That's been an issue on every rfid key vehicle I've owned, so worth a try. It's an interference issue I've noticed across models, but that non of the owners manuals seem to mention. Phone in one pocket, keys in the other.

I never keep my keys in my pocket. I always attach them to my work bag and put it behind my back seat and then I take it on my bus the rest of the day and then visa versa when I go home. This particular time I left the keys on the front passenger seat by accident and forgot them overnight and then when I tried to start it I had no luck until I got the spare. A neighbor had a new power wagon maybe 15 feet from me. It did
happen once at a gas station so now I'm thinking maybe it is some kind of interference.

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