Key Fob Issue

[jawico]

So I searched the forum for for Keyfob issues and didn't find anything quite like what I am having.

Just got my Bronco, The keyfob works fine until I park it outside for 2-3 hours then the display shows no keyfob, the doors won't automatically unlock with proximity (though the buttons still work). I have to start the vehicle by using the work around placing the fob in the designated spot between the seats (at which time the no keyfob alert comes up). I can also wait for 2-3 minutes and the vehicle will recognize the keyfob at that time.

This doesn't happen when I park it overnight in the garage or anytime that I have had it sitting less than an hour.

Has anyone else had this issue? I don't know much about the software updates but it is strange to me that I can't start my Bronco regularly unless I have been sitting in the vehicle for a few minutes then it starts just fine.

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[70&22bronco]

So I searched the forum for for Keyfob issues and didn't find anything quite like what I am having.

Just got my Bronco, The keyfob works fine until I park it outside for 2-3 hours then the display shows no keyfob, the doors won't automatically unlock with proximity (though the buttons still work). I have to start the vehicle by using the work around placing the fob in the designated spot between the seats (at which time the no keyfob alert comes up). I can also wait for 2-3 minutes and the vehicle will recognize the keyfob at that time.

This doesn't happen when I park it overnight in the garage or anytime that I have had it sitting less than an hour.

Has anyone else had this issue? I don't know much about the software updates but it is strange to me that I can't start my Bronco regularly unless I have been sitting in the vehicle for a few minutes then it starts just fine.

Just out of curiosity, have you had the same problem with your second key fob? Or tried your second key fob? If there is no issue with your second key fob, I’d say the issue is with your first key fob and I’d ask the dealer for a new one since it’s faulty.

Hope the solution is as simple as that.

 

[jawico]

Just out of curiosity, have you had the same problem with your second key fob? Or tried your second key fob? If there is no issue with your second key fob, I’d say the issue is with your first key fob and I’d ask the dealer for a new one since it’s faulty.

Hope the solution is as simple as that.

Unfortunately it happens with both, interestingly enough, today it only took about 15 seconds after getting in the bronco for it to recognize the key and start. Wierd. I’m thinking about swapping batteries in both fobs to see if new batteries solve it

 

[70&22bronco]

Unfortunately it happens with both, interestingly enough, today it only took about 15 seconds after getting in the bronco for it to recognize the key and start. Wierd. I’m thinking about swapping batteries in both fobs to see if new batteries solve it

Yeah, I would definitely give that a shot. Otherwise, I’m sure it’ll need a trip to the dealer to get checked. Hopefully, they’d be able to figure it out.

Good luck!

 

[BroncoAZ]

Unfortunately it happens with both, interestingly enough, today it only took about 15 seconds after getting in the bronco for it to recognize the key and start. Wierd. I’m thinking about swapping batteries in both fobs to see if new batteries solve it

The batteries are 2450 cells, not super common yet.

https://www.amazon.com/Duracell-Lit...101-b296-8179b0cf04bb&pd_rd_i=B00O35ULSY&th=1

 

[GT500]

Mine has been doing something similar. I changed the batteries yesterday, hopefully that solved it, but I'm parking it for a while, tired of not being able to trust it. Dealer tells me many do it, it's normal.

 

[Ground_zero298]

Mine says check for missing key all the time. As I look at the keys sitting in the console. Sometimes it even double honks while inside it. I’m starting to think it’s a timeout issue rather than a battery.

 

[JimmyG]

The batteries are 2450 cells, not super common yet.

https://www.amazon.com/Duracell-Lit...101-b296-8179b0cf04bb&pd_rd_i=B00O35ULSY&th=1

This, change your batteries. Had the exact same issue (different car) and it fixed it.

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