Key Fob

I have gone through three key fobs and they are the flimisiest pieces of junk ever made.

Within about 100 uses, the "open door" button ceases to work. I open it up, replace batteries, and clean the contacts. It works for a while, then flakes out again. This has happened to both of my original key fobs and my $45 replacment unit within a month or two.

My truck (Nissan) has a key fob and it works exactly like it did when it was new 5 years ago.

Is there some secret to keeping them operational? It seems to be a contact issue. Of course, the only defective part seems to be the rubber button piece, as the circuit board isn't actually decaying or breaking.

Dunno - been using the same key fob for almost 6 years now without any problems.

First I have ever heard of them being a weak point.

:shrug: I have both original fobs with 75k on them for my 97. The "un" on the unlock button is worn off. Other than that, we're talking almost ten years...

when I got my 94 V6 about 5 years ago i bought one off ebay for 10 bucks, then when i got my Z28 i programed it for this car, and it seems to have a short, or just a dying keyless entry receiver box in the car, i have to hold the key fob a certain way, or press the 'lock' then unlock button several times for it to work. I believe its just my box, instead of my fob though, seeing as how its worked for years on the other car. So it could be your keyless entry receiver, just a thought.

excuse me for asking, but what exactly does "fob" stand for

excuse me for asking, but what exactly does "fob" stand for
It's a noun.

A fob is a chain used to secure a pocket watch to an article of clothing, or any ornament that hangs from such a chain. This includes items hanging off a keychain. The term is also used when referring to electronic security key devices.

Im still kind of confused, lol are you talking about the plastic remote with all the buttons on it for the car alarm stuff, are you referring to that as a "fob"

Im still kind of confused, lol are you talking about the plastic remote with all the buttons on it for the car alarm stuff, are you referring to that as a "fob"

correct!

Alright.. lol.. thanks
One other small question, shoebox how exactly have you been here since 69? lol.. cool site also

Alright.. lol.. thanks
One other small question, shoebox how exactly have you been here since 69? lol.. cool site also
I am very old. :)
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Somewhere on this site there is an explanation of why some people's dates are like that.

ok, i had a similar problem. SOLUTION, EMLER'S GLUE. put a dab of glue on the non-contact side, push the battery firmly into position, reprogram, and viola