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Use a small screwdriver or a thumbnail (A) to remove the battery compartment cover of the key fob (B). Replace the CR2025 battery, making sure it is placed in the correct direction.

Dead Coin Battery

A dead coin battery is the most frequent cause of a key fob not locking or unlocking your car. Before it dies you'll see an increase in range or no power. It is easy to replace it with a brand new (CR2025) one from a local retailer. Be aware that using the wrong or incompatible batteries can damage your key fob. Make sure that the new battery has the same size, specification and voltage as the previous one.

If your device has been exposed to clean water, such as rainwater or soapy tap water, it is likely that corrosion has damaged the electronic chip. You might try cleaning your chip with isopropyl alcohol or an electronic cleaner to check if it works but it is most likely that the chip has been fried.

A new key fob is the most straightforward solution. They are available at most major dealerships and can be fitted by a professional mechanic. They can also be purchased online from places like ebay. It is best to work on a work surface that has adequate lighting. This will make it easier to work on the smaller parts inside. This will also allow you to avoid putting something back into the wrong place. Always keep the key fob in a secured and safe location.

Water Damage

You may think your key fob is destroyed if drop it into the pool or accidentally wash it. However, there's still a chance. When the circuit board in the fob is exposed to water, it becomes a conductor that shorts out the components. It also accelerates corrosion and rust.

This is a simple fix. Find something absorbent to put inside the fob. A tissue or paper towel will be a good choice. Use a cotton swab with isopropyl to cleanse the circuit board, and any other components. Let the fob air dry in a dry, warm environment for a few weeks.

When the fob has been drained then replace the battery with another one of the same size and polarity ('+' directed upwards). The fob can be difficult to open to get to the battery, however when you have a flat head screwdriver in your toolbox it should be easy to slide in. After the fob is reassembled, it should work as normal. If it doesn't work, you'll have to reprogramme it or replace the receiver module.

Radio Interference

When a key fob is functioning properly, it emits a radio frequency signal, which is interpreted by the receiver module inside your car. If the signal is distorted in some way, your seat leon key programming fob won't function properly. This could be due to things, weather conditions or other transmitters operating on the same frequency band near your car.

This could cause your key fob's button to not work the vehicle's features, such as the ignition switch or the security system. It is best to replace your key fob's battery.

A few LED lighting products that uses the same frequencies as key fobs for remote control could interfere with the signal, preventing it from reaching receiver modules. To prevent interference, the LED lights must be turned off, or switched to another frequency.

If you have a new battery in your key fob and the issue persists, it is likely that the key fob's antenna is damaged or has stopped working. This is important since the antenna is responsible for sending a signal from the key fob to the receiver module. Utilizing an OBDII scanner will assist in diagnosing the problem by telling you what is wrong with the system. The scanner will ask for details about your car including the make, model engine type, and VIN number.

Faulty Receiver Module

The key fob features a receiver module that sends signals to lock and unlock the key fob. All electronic components that are on-board will cease functioning if this component has a problem. Reprogramming the key fob using an OBDII scan or replacing it could help.

This problem can be caused by a dead battery in the coin-cell or water damage, or signal interference. You can reset the onboard computer if you disconnect the 12 volt batteries for about 15 minutes. This will flush out any residual electric current that could cause problems. The cable should be removed first from the negative terminal, then from the positive terminal. After 15 minutes, reconnect your battery in reverse order. First, positive, then negative, and finally negative.

The internal chip in the key fob may be damaged by water or dirt. If your key has stopped working after being wet, wipe the electronic component with isopropyl ethanol or an electronic cleaner prior to reinstalling the battery. If it has stopped working after exposure to salty or soapy water the chip is likely fried and will need to be replaced.

A faulty antenna module fuse may also be the cause. This is the fuse that transmits a signal to the vehicle to lock or unlock. Depending on your model the fuse can be found in a variety of places including the engine bay, the side of the dashboard, under the rear Seat Leon Spare Key Cost, or trunk.