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your key has a rechargeable battery inside it take the car for drive that should do the trick. I told you that it was the alternator!!!!

I took it for a good long rip last night to ensure the fix was completed correctly. Still no improvement on the key.
It was only down for 4 days, I don't understand how the key could go dead?!

i will take it for a good rip tonight to see if it helps

any other suggestions?

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Originally Posted by 4.6toddy (Post 833273)

Mission complete!
This forum rocks. No way would I have tackled a project like this without the DIY instructions. She fired up perfectly, charge light went away.

ONe last question. Now that the X is alive again, the remote control seems to suck. I have to be within 2 feet of the car to get it to unlock and even then it only does drivers door.
Did not have this problem prior to

Any ideaS?

Good job!:thumbup: Now get ready for the next malfunction...it's coming. :(