[HighSierra]

2010 RAM 1500.

Both Key Fob's have this issue. Sometimes I have to press the unlock button several times before the doors unlock.

I suspect bad batteries in both. However, if there are other known issues with these Fob's please enlighten me.

If batteries are the most likely issue, how do you separate the 2 halves of the Fob's to change batteries?

And what number battery?

 

[HighSierra]

No one have any help?

 

[GTyankee]

Most FOBs that i have seen have a Valet key inside the FOB
pull the VALET key partially out & give it a twist
usually the FOB will split open

 

[HighSierra]

Most FOBs that i have seen have a Valet key inside the FOB
pull the VALET key partially out & give it a twist
usually the FOB will split open

Thanks for the tip. I gave that a try but it wouldn't work with the amount of pressure I was willing to risk.

 

[sottis]

I just used a pocket knife to separate it. The battery is a CR2032 - quite common and easy to find.

 

[Wingnut]

Before you replace the batteries...

Moisture builds up and corrodes the connectors over time, especially if your A/C vent hits the fob then you put it in your pocket.

Before you replace the batteries, open the fob and remove the circuit board from the rubber touch pad.

With a knife softly scratch-off the dark corrosion on the round contacts and ensure that all contact points are clean.

Replace everything and try it. I clean mine once/year just to be sure I don't get stranded in a rain storm. :smileup:

 

[HighSierra]

OK, I've pried one of the fobs apart and cleaned all the contacts. Didn't look corroded. Will see if that helps. If not I'll replace the battery.

 

[HighSierra]

Cleaning the contacts didn't make a difference. Have replaced batttery. Will report on results.

 

[HighSierra]

Cleaning the contacts didn't make a difference. Have replaced batttery. Will report on results.

So far so good.:smileup:

 

[HighSierra]

It's been 4 days. Fob works every time. It was battery.