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HKC key fob battery low alert

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  • 09-01-2019 3:24pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    Hi all,

    As above i'm getting Key Fob battery low error everytime I set the alarm. I've replaced the small battery in the Key Fob but am still getting that message.

    Is there anything I need to do in the service menu to make that stop?

    many thanks,
    Nick


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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,643 ✭✭✭✭altor


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Hi all,

    As above i'm getting Key Fob battery low error everytime I set the alarm. I've replaced the small battery in the Key Fob but am still getting that message.

    Is there anything I need to do in the service menu to make that stop?

    many thanks,
    Nick

    Should clear once the battery is replaced and the fob used.
    Have you any other fobs on the system?

    www.altor.ie



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    [Deleted User]
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    Nope just the one. And have been using it for a few days now. The replacement battery was in a pack of batteries that has been in a drawer for a few years so that would lead me to believe that the new battery is not so healthy!

    Cheers for the input.


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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,643 ✭✭✭✭altor


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Nope just the one. And have been using it for a few days now. The replacement battery was in a pack of batteries that has been in a drawer for a few years so that would lead me to believe that the new battery is not so healthy!

    Cheers for the input.

    Id have to agree with that also

    www.altor.ie



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    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,031 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    Same happened to me, I had a battery lying around that came from a pack from dealz or somewhere like that, error wouldn't clear, I then bought a branded battery for €3 and popped that into fob and error cleared almost immediately.


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    jaydev
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭jaydev


    Can anybody suggest anything else that might cause this? - has anybody seen this caused by a faulty fob.

    I ask because I have just bought 4 new CR2032 batteries (2 packs of 2 - different brands) Duracell and Energizer - both brand new. And neither of these batteries is resulting in the message clearing.

    I have two fobs and this message only appears when I try to use one of the fobs.

    ...am a bit baffled to be honest. So just looking for any other ideas that anybody may have.

    Thanks.

    UPDATE: I wanted to update the post. I cleaned the contacts in the fob, even though they looked clean. I also pushed a little bit more onto the sprung lugs so they ensure a good contact. This seems to have fixed my issue. Maybe for some reason the plate wasn't making contact, but all good now.


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    EGBDF
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    Same thing happened here - new battery but the error would not clear. I re-seated the battery in the fob and pushed the two prongs inwards to ensure a good contact and the battery alarm cleared as soon as I used the fob. For anyone curious the battery was a Kodak CR2032 bought in Dealz - 8 for €1.50.


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