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Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone has experienced this problem. I got my windows tinted (all windows including the front windshield) on August 12th and now the car keeps asking

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Old 08-23-2010, 11:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone has experienced this problem. I got my windows tinted (all windows including the front windshield) on August 12th and now the car keeps asking me for the key to start the car. It first happened last Friday. And now it happened again today. Thought it might be the battery in the remote so I tried my spare. Same result. Any clue as to what might be causing the problem? I would do a search but I'm not sure what I need to search.

thanks in advance for the help.

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Old 08-23-2010, 11:46 AM   #2 (permalink)
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You probably got metallic tint, causing interference?
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I don't have a problem, may be metallic tint but I was told by a reputable shop that it wouldn't cause interfering....
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install a stereo recently? if so, you may have accidentally cut/unplugged an antenna in the center console.
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Nope stereo install and the tint they used was Solarguard HP I believe. The only thing that changed is the tint. If I am in the car will the tint still cause interference with the key? The strange thing is that I didn't have a problem after the tint til last Friday.

Oh and another question. If I were to do a reset on my car by disconnecting my battery, would I have to reprogram the car to the key? If so, how would I go
about doing that?

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you wont have to reprogram the key fobs if u disconnect your battery. You will have to reset your windows though.. which makes me wonder, does this happen with the windows fully lowered?
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Think I might try to reset my car. Thanks guys. I'll keep you guys updated.
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So you are sitting inside your vehicle with both windows up and it asks you to insert the ket into the key hole? Please clarify.
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I think I figured out what the problem was.

When the tint guys installed the tint on my windows, they took the rear view mirror off. It looks as if they didn't plug the connector back into the mirror properly. When I pushed the connector into the mirror everything seemed to work.

Maybe the key sensor is located in the rear view mirror?

It seems to be working now. I will let you guys know if the problem comes up again.

Thanks for you help guys.

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really? cause i replaced my factory mirror with a homelink gentex mirror (amazon bought)...no issue..

but glad to hear it's working again...
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Yeah....I don't think that was the problem. I am having problems again. I can't figure out what it could be. Work fine all day yesterday. Now this morning it kept asking for the key.
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Yeah....I don't think that was the problem. I am having problems again. I can't figure out what it could be. Work fine all day yesterday. Now this morning it kept asking for the key.
try it without your phone or handheld near by. it could be that it's some other device radiating RF...
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try it without your phone or handheld near by. it could be that it's some other device radiating RF...
yea try that. i walked up to my car one day and pressed the button on my door to unlock them and it wouldnt work. then i felt for my keys and my phone was between the car and my key so for some reason it didnt work. took my phone out of my pocket and it worked.
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I have a feeling that the BCM is at fault. Maybe some water got into it or the connectors are loose. There was alot of water that came out from below the dash after I got my windows tinted. Maybe some got down to where the BCM is located (lower dash passager side). I have tried arming and disarming the alarm, tried turning on the car with the key, not inside my pocket. I cant even unlock the doors using the button on the door handle or the the trunk. I am going to try
opening up that panel and take a look at the BCM.
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Is it not under warranty?
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