But the remote key can also stop working due to worn buttons, poor battery contact, water damage, defective key fob, receiver module issues, signal interference, dead 12 volt battery, and unpaired key requiring reprogramming. 1. Dead battery in key fob. Dead battery is the leading cause of key fob not working in Ascent.
The Fiat Freemont is a vehicle that may experience issues with the key fob not being detected. This is often due to a dead battery in the key fob, worn buttons, poor battery contact, water damage, or a defective key fob.
First, locate the small slot on the side of the key fob. Using a small screwdriver or a similar tool, gently pry off the back of the key fob. Carefully remove the old battery and replace it with a new one. Make sure to align the battery properly and replace the back cover of the key fob.
Key Types are: 2 - Transponder - this is the plastic emergency keys. 4 - Remote - remote controls, but must be inserted. 5 - Keyless Go - comfort access. The 10 keys 'slots' are set as either 'enabled' or 'disabled'. If the slot is disabled, the key programmed into that slot (key with that key number) will not work.
The Freemont has an 'active' bonnet. Sensors detect when a pedestrian has been struck and actuators lift the bonnet to provide greater clearance to hard structures underneath. FIAT showed that the system detected pedestrians of different statures and operated over a range speeds, so the Freemont was tested with the system deployed.
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