Arash Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Dear all members Recently my car(1994 STS) has developed two strange electrical problems which are as follows: 1. None of the functions on my remote control works, which include closing/opening, interior lights and trunk. When I press the buttons the car doesn't do anything and I allways have to use the keys to open the doors or the trunk. I checked the remote control's battery and it was 1.3 volts which, I think, is ok. 2. When I start the car and put the gearshift on reverse or forward the locks don't do anything. Normally when you put the car in reverse or forward the central locking system must lock all four doors but this does not happen anymore in my car. Note that when I manually press on each door's central lock all four doors lock. Can anyone please suggest a solution. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epricedright Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Dear all members Recently my car(1994 STS) has developed two strange electrical problems which are as follows: 1. None of the functions on my remote control works, which include closing/opening, interior lights and trunk. When I press the buttons the car doesn't do anything and I allways have to use the keys to open the doors or the trunk. I checked the remote control's battery and it was 1.3 volts which, I think, is ok. 2. When I start the car and put the gearshift on reverse or forward the locks don't do anything. Normally when you put the car in reverse or forward the central locking system must lock all four doors but this does not happen anymore in my car. Note that when I manually press on each door's central lock all four doors lock. Can anyone please suggest a solution. Thanks in advance. Maybe this site will help with problem #1: http://myweb.accessus.net/~090/cad94rke.html Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arash Posted October 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Actually the website doesn't help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epricedright Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Your welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 #1: Measuring the open circuit battery voltage is a VERY unreliable way to test any battery; its voltage must be measured under load to draw any meaningful conclusion. If your battery is over a year old, I'd suggest going to RatShack and getting a new CR2025 in any case. My '95 service manual suggests opening the trunk and operating the remote within 2 inches from the receiver. If it then works, suspect a poor antenna connection at the receiver. Further, says the manual, reprogram both remotes before continuing with any troubleshooting. #2: Assuming #1 and #2 are related, I'd attack #2 before worrying about #1. The manual suggests a number of voltage and resistance measurements be made at the connector of the Keyless Entry Module; too long to detail here. (darn, I gotta get this manual on CD so I can cut/paste and post service manual pages like these). This leads me to suggest that you might pray for luck and remove/reseat the Keyless Entry Module connector. Regards, Warren P.S. I typed "dam*" and the editor changed it to "darn." Pretty cool. There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epricedright Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 What editor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vantasticdude Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 The manual suggests.... too long to detail here. (darn, I gotta get this manual on CD so I can cut/paste and post service manual pages like these). Is the manual available on cd rom & is it complete ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 What editor? I referred to that automated online system thingy that intercepted my "unkind word" and substituted a more generic and acceptable word in its place without my intervention (DAM* vs darn). Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazglenn3 Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 On my 1996 STS both the automatic door locks and the remote keyless entry can be programmed through the driver information center. I don't have a 1994 shop manual, but someone here does and should chime in if this can be done. Charles Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arash Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 I replaced the battery with a new one from Radio Shack. I opened the trunk and tried it there but still nothing happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Arash, The battery should be 3 V. The remote operations antenna is integrated into the back light (by the license plate). Try there first. The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erndoggy007 Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 I have tried the procedure on that web site and it didn't work, HELP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL T Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Do you have 2 remotes? Does both remotes not work? You might try reprogramming them. You have to reprogram for 2 remotes even though you may only have one, if I remember right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL T Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Also, have you checked your fuses in all locations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erndoggy007 Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 I tried the first procedure to start the reprogramming which is shorting that little black line with the white stripes. Nothing happened! It was supposed to cycle the door locks but nada. I checked the fuse and it is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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