A popular standard and aftermarket option on the dodge ram 1500 the keyless entry system allows easy controlling of the car s doors locks trunk panic alarm and often its automatic starting.
Remote wont lock or unlock doors.
When the physical key can lock or unlock the door be sure that the mechanism of the locks is fine.
Verify that the remote is actually bad by using a backup remote.
Sometimes the remote still does not work after checking for all possible reasons.
Replacing it may require removing the car door panel.
If you only press the button once the driver s door is the only one to unlock.
I have a 2013 kia optima.
If it unlocks the door the problem may be a weak battery in the key fob or a problem in the keyless entry antenna or wiring.
Check and replace the key fob battery as needed.
I ve had it for a little over 2 years now.
The unlock button shuts down the alarm.
The solenoid is bad.
Of course it s the drivers door that won t lock or unlock.
Try holding the fob right next to the door handle when pressing the unlock button.
These are mostly the reasons and troubleshooting options when a remote key won t unlock car door.
If the other buttons work the problem is a bad unlock button.
Take the key fob apart and check for broken contacts or misaligned buttons.
Manually unlock the vehicle using the key bit within 1 minute.
Remove the cap from the door handle on the driver door.
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My car remote will only lock or unlock 3 doors.
While standing immediately next to the vehicle press the unlock button on the remote control vehicle key.
Try the lock button trunk release button or panic button.
Reprogram the smart fob.
Press the unlock button if the alarm on the car does sound.
The controllers for the dodge ram 1500 can stop working if too old or handled too roughly but the problems can easily be.
Reinstall the cap.
Push the unlock button twice to unlock all doors on ford vehicles.
There could be an electrical issue that prevents the fob from connecting to the door s receiver sensor.