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What means constantly blinking LED on the key?

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Old 11-12-09, 10:52 PM
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Default What means constantly blinking LED on the key?

Recently, I couldn't open my car by keyless entry (with just touching the door-handle), then I've tried to open my car with remote control (pushing buttons on the key), but again, no reaction from the car...

After 4 or 5 tries (button pushing) the red Light Emitting Diode on the key began to blink constantly (2 times a second). What does that mean? Could not find that in manual.

P.S. Opened my car with metal key, than started engine normally (no messages about key is not detected, or key battery low).
Old 11-12-09, 10:59 PM
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i think your battery died. not absolutely sure but it sounds like it.
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The key is working normally now, with the same battery!
Old 11-14-09, 10:54 AM
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same thing happened to me twice b4. i couldnt open the door using the button but i could start the engine and once the engine started the key works again. no idea why.
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The red light on the fob is the transmit indicator. It illuminates whenever the key is transmitting. Mine flashes periodically any time it is in the vicinity of the car, or when I push any of the buttons.
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Holding down the button for a long time will make that light blink constantly, and it will continue to unlock your trunk or cardoors every time key is close enough to your car. To deactivate it, hold it down for 10+ seconds.
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