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Smart key fob not detected — Push-button-start fob not recognized
Universal diagnostic code. Below: what it means, common causes, symptoms, and the exact bench-programming fix path.
Common causes
- •Failed antenna in receiver module
- •Receiver IC failure
- •EEPROM lost paired fob data
- •Antenna lead broken
Symptoms you'll see
- •"Key not detected" with fob in pocket
- •Sometimes works near steering column
- •OBD shows comm to RKE module OK or none
The fix path
Keyless Entry Module Repair ($125) — bench diagnose receiver / antenna circuit and repair. Pairs to your existing fobs.
AML services that fix this
Mail in the affected module, we bench-program, ship back next business day. Flat pricing, return shipping included.
Related diagnostic codes
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Text us your year/make/model + which scanner caught the code — we'll tell you exactly which module to ship and which service to pick.