Intelligent Key System Warning Light...

Lone Wolf 75 · 12-15-2009, 07:50 PM

Do you keep the key in your pocket all the time? I've noticed that with mine sometimes it will act like there is no key, especially if I have the keys buried in a coat pocket and I manage to really bury it. Maybe all the fabric blocks the transmission signal? In my case it's instantly remedied by taking the key out of my pocket.

I'd experiment by taking the fob out of the padded cover and see if it makes any difference.

kannibul · 12-15-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lone Wolf 75

Do you keep the key in your pocket all the time? I've noticed that with mine sometimes it will act like there is no key, especially if I have the keys buried in a coat pocket and I manage to really bury it. Maybe all the fabric blocks the transmission signal? In my case it's instantly remedied by taking the key out of my pocket.

I'd experiment by taking the fob out of the padded cover and see if it makes any difference.

Nah, no different than usual. I've had the cover for a few months now, and it's not overly thick, just has a piece of mylar between a couple layers of heavy cloth on the button side, the other side is a single layer.

Even then, the doors always unlock and the car always starts without issue.

SigPapa226 · 01-13-2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

Nah, no different than usual. I've had the cover for a few months now, and it's not overly thick, just has a piece of mylar between a couple layers of heavy cloth on the button side, the other side is a single layer.

Even then, the doors always unlock and the car always starts without issue.

Duuuudes!!!!!
It has a piece of mylar between the layers of cloth. Mylar is used as an electrical insulator. The cover could definitely be blocking the FOB signal.

....particularly if the battery is low to start with.
.... or just like a flashlight where the batteries are dying - it lights when you turn it on & then it gets dim. Turn it off and wait for a while & the flashlight does the same thing again (light to dim).

kannibul · 01-13-2010, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SigPapa226

Duuuudes!!!!!
It has a piece of mylar between the layers of cloth. Mylar is used as an electrical insulator. The cover could definitely be blocking the FOB signal.

....particularly if the battery is low to start with.
.... or just like a flashlight where the batteries are dying - it lights when you turn it on & then it gets dim. Turn it off and wait for a while & the flashlight does the same thing again (light to dim).

Mylar is a dielectic, but not an RF insulator.

As for an update, I have none since I've not driven my car since they started salt/sand the roads - around late November. It'll be next month before I fire it up again at the earliest, and even then it may only be to change the oil as that's when I plan on doing all my vehicles (they get changed annually)

Sorry...

SigPapa226 · 01-13-2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

Mylar is a dielectic, but not an RF insulator.

As for an update, I have none since I've not driven my car since they started salt/sand the roads - around late November. It'll be next month before I fire it up again at the earliest, and even then it may only be to change the oil as that's when I plan on doing all my vehicles (they get changed annually)

Sorry...

It can be a dielectric or an insulator - reference: PET film (biaxially oriented) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Daishi · 01-14-2010, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

Mylar is a dielectic, but not an RF insulator.

As for an update, I have none since I've not driven my car since they started salt/sand the roads - around late November. It'll be next month before I fire it up again at the earliest, and even then it may only be to change the oil as that's when I plan on doing all my vehicles (they get changed annually)

Sorry...

well i got the warning light now my car wont start FML lol. gotta get the car towed to the dealer tomorrow morning. cant even put the car on accessory or anything i hit the start button says lock and does nothing. trying to start the car by putting the key in the slot and it still doesnt work.

Zxces50 · 01-18-2010, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daishi

well i got the warning light now my car wont start FML lol. gotta get the car towed to the dealer tomorrow morning. cant even put the car on accessory or anything i hit the start button says lock and does nothing. trying to start the car by putting the key in the slot and it still doesnt work.

Exact same thing happend to me Saturday- had car a year now no problems- parked it in my garage- got IKWL and start button just says LOCK- tried to get it towed but flat bed didn't have wheel dollies (steering locked). I tried to reset by disconnecting the battery but did not do anything. Do not use in winter so it sitting in my garage- talked to dealer they have no idea- will get it towed next week. Down in Costa Rica now enjoying the warm weather the Z can wait.

Any insight if you get fixed be appreciated

kannibul · 01-18-2010, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zxces50

Exact same thing happend to me Saturday- had car a year now no problems- parked it in my garage- got IKWL and start button just says LOCK- tried to get it towed but flat bed didn't have wheel dollies (steering locked). I tried to reset by disconnecting the battery but did not do anything. Do not use in winter so it sitting in my garage- talked to dealer they have no idea- will get it towed next week. Down in Costa Rica now enjoying the warm weather the Z can wait.

Any insight if you get fixed be appreciated

Dead/failed battery?

jruiz370z · 01-17-2012, 01:08 PM

OMG i'm going through the same thing. this happened to me about a 2 weeks ago. And now the stupid part is on back order and im driving a lame *** altima 2.5 with no tint! FML it would be on back order!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zxces50

Exact same thing happend to me Saturday- had car a year now no problems- parked it in my garage- got IKWL and start button just says LOCK- tried to get it towed but flat bed didn't have wheel dollies (steering locked). I tried to reset by disconnecting the battery but did not do anything. Do not use in winter so it sitting in my garage- talked to dealer they have no idea- will get it towed next week. Down in Costa Rica now enjoying the warm weather the Z can wait.

Any insight if you get fixed be appreciated

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Intelligent Key System Door Request Chime?	jagentbond	DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)	5	10-27-2019 06:12 PM
Intelligent key question..	Steven	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	75	06-08-2015 05:32 PM
Tire Replacement warning light	ddvette9	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	6	06-23-2009 06:59 PM
Maintenance Oil/Maintenance Filter warning light!?	DannyGT	Engine & Drivetrain	4	06-01-2009 12:47 PM
What Happens When Your Intelligent Key Malfunctions ??	dlmartin81	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	41	02-06-2009 09:45 PM

12-15-2009, 07:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lone Wolf 75 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Future Age: 51 Posts: 191 Drives: 09 370Z PG 6M Rep Power: 18	Do you keep the key in your pocket all the time? I've noticed that with mine sometimes it will act like there is no key, especially if I have the keys buried in a coat pocket and I manage to really bury it. Maybe all the fabric blocks the transmission signal? In my case it's instantly remedied by taking the key out of my pocket. I'd experiment by taking the fob out of the padded cover and see if it makes any difference.