Pete.....,

Yours [2002] is completely different, the [2013 belong to the O/P] Fobik is a keyless entry system and all the modules are different to yours.

 

Hi QinteQ

I know mine is different its a late 2003 which i know is similar to the 2004/05 but im just asking questions about my car..... the question i asked at the end of my last post on this thread is that an indication that everything is working ok ive already posted threads on the same subject about my car and exhausted them but im still trying to find an answer as to whats wrong with mine

If i cant resolve this issue im thinking about fitting a aftermarket remote kit to my car ill open my own thread about this if i decide to do it


Pete..........

 

Pete:


I'm far from a tech, just an auto-saavy hobbyist most of the life. As I'm sure you know, the newer auto-electronics are so multi-tasking, that unless you are directly familiar and qualified on that particular system, you'd never know what caused what. BTW, I shyed away from locksmiths, because I realized their technical support from the manufacturer was limited. Remember that my dealer tech contacted Chrysler engineering support to find other similar malfunctions. That's what led to my repair. And in your case, I believe you've got an older model. (?)


All I know now is what the dealer shared. And you have all of that in my posts. Wish I could help you. My attitude is....... "If Man created it... than any other Man can fix it." However, that doesn't include the "time and money" we then have to invest to become the "2nd Man!" :-) best of luck, Al

 

Most garages / dealers other than main Chrysler dealers in the UK could not even begin to read a Chrysler, most auto-locksmiths may or may not have a diagnosis locksmith programmer tool, Pete will end up going to an individual human who understands the product and its idiosyncrasies, in this case a Chrysler method of wiring and EEPROM's an importantly the fact that he never got a FOB with it when he first purchased the car. The problem Pete has is the main stealer has had a go at it and failed twice, even if the fault in his [EEPROM] system could predictably be sorted by tfb [if he's anywhere near him] he has no existing spare key to re-program from. I feel for him, he's already spent a mint but if he was to overcome the SCREEM / key divorce issue he might still find other faults which might be why the car had no FOB's in the first place.

 

Thank you QinteQ

Ive contacted tfb and he might have a look at it for me the only problem is ill have to go to him and he,s some 90 miles away from me but im prepared to do it if i can get it fixed or at least he could try for me..... Im also thinking of fitting an aftermarket remote system to the car it will save me some money but i don't think it would operate the electric sliding doors my car has by remote

pete...

 

HiYa Pete, sometimes when you're chasing your tail and paying a lot of money for the privilege, getting a straight answer in a reasonable time from a 'can do' fitter is the only 'workable' route. Well resourced, but disinterested and under-trained kids in main-stealer's are always a hole of last resort for me. Give me a man who deals with the brand daily and will try and try and chew away at it any time. Best of luck M8 !

 

Guys.....


I really hope this gets resolved. FYI....... and you may know this..... here in the States, there's an option of buying a "Lifetime Warranty" for a list price of $3600 US. It is only for the purchaser, and must be purchased within the 36 month/36k mile period. It covers nearly all drivetrain and electronics, minus any soft-plastic/interior/exterior molding, etc. When at the dealer, one of the service writers said that even he purchased it for his Dodge product. (it is discounted by some resellers) The service manager fessed up that it's almost a necessity, given all of the electronics in the vehicle. I would agree, given what I've experienced in a new T&C out of the box. I'm going to look into it further to find out what the exclusions are, and what "preventative maintenance requirements" are connected to the policy. I'm hoping that they don't demand "dealer lube/oil and safety checks every XXXX miles, etc." I have a private, but AAA Certified shop that I trust just down the hill from us.


We have family in Brasil. And visiting regularly, I see this issue with the other US products. There's much less support, obviously, than for domestic items. If our family wants a Brasilian Mini-Cooper, for instance, they end up paying nearly twice there what we pay here. It's insane. But as you know, it's the only way to get the support nationwide. I still get calls from family members who need, for instance, a steering wheel that has cruise-control buttons for an older Ford Ranger. As you can image, since it's a US built model, Ford support in Brasil is nearly inexistent. So Pete, this is somewhat something I've experienced on behalf of nephews and brother in laws.


I've been watching past episodes of "Top Gear" on our Netflix streaming, and being an auto enthusiast, look closely at the more many compact model autos they review. I'd presume the greater inventory of compace models, like Brasil, is because of fuel costs. (?) I've seen very few Chrysler-Dodge van products in Brasil. Of the ones I have seen, I wonder if they were brought in as an allowable family possession during a work related relocation. (?) I like the utility of the vans. But being most of our family is in the interior of the country (Brasilia DF to the state of Minas), vehicles with much heavier suspension would be my choice. Four by fours, or minimum any truck-chassis vehicle. The roads can be brutal on any vehicle. Again Pete...... best of luck to you. Al