Nissan 370Z Forum  

Key Fob detecting only intermittently

My guess is that it's either an antenna problem or corroded/dirty battery contacts in the fob. The FSM (link in sig) will have info on antennae (at least two on

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs


Like Tree11Likes
  • 1 Post By SouthArk370Z
  • 1 Post By SouthArk370Z
  • 2 Post By
  • 2 Post By
  • 1 Post By
  • 1 Post By
  • 2 Post By
  • 1 Post By

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-17-2020, 05:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
SouthArk370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: South Arkansas
Posts: 8,435
Drives: 2014 Challenger
Rep Power: 324198
SouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default

My guess is that it's either an antenna problem or corroded/dirty battery contacts in the fob.

The FSM (link in sig) will have info on antennae (at least two on the Z), including trouble-shooting procedures. Use a pencil eraser to clean battery contacts. Also check the fob button contacts for dirt and corrosion.
trent1331 likes this.
__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma
SouthArk370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-17-2020, 05:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
Base Member
 
trent1331's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Posts: 164
Drives: 09 370z MB M6
Rep Power: 16
trent1331 is on a distinguished road
Send a message via MSN to trent1331
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z View Post
My guess is that it's either an antenna problem or corroded/dirty battery contacts in the fob.

The FSM (link in sig) will have info on antennae (at least two on the Z), including trouble-shooting procedures. Use a pencil eraser to clean battery contacts. Also check the fob button contacts for dirt and corrosion.
Much appreciated fellow Arky!
trent1331 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-17-2020, 07:02 PM   #3 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
SouthArk370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: South Arkansas
Posts: 8,435
Drives: 2014 Challenger
Rep Power: 324198
SouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by trent1331 View Post
Much appreciated fellow Arky!
Whoo Pig Sooie!
trent1331 likes this.
__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma
SouthArk370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Help me diagnose this problem: I can't rev past 3500 RPM intermittently (AK370Z) AK370Z Nissan 370Z General Discussions 55 07-28-2019 07:19 PM
Z intermittently completely dead -- electrical gremlins chillz Nissan 370Z General Discussions 13 11-20-2017 10:11 AM
Backup camera works intermittently bLKchry370z Audio & Video 5 06-03-2016 11:52 AM
Motion detecting in car DVR/Camera RoyaltyB Audio & Video 16 05-18-2014 12:31 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:40 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2