How To Reset Keyless Entry Under Hood

Automobile keyless entry was a wonderful invention. It provides users with such a convenience and ease. There is no more struggling to hold the grocery bag and unlock the door. They are great, until they do not work. Sometimes keyless entry systems loose there programing. When this happens they can be reset.

1. Find the diagnostic plug. These plugs may be located in different areas on different vehicles, but they are often found between the firewall and battery.

2. Find the correct port. Under the diagnostic plug is panel of ports, and again, different automobiles require different port numbers during the keyless entry reset process. Consult with your automobile owner's manual for the correct one.

3. Create a jumper wire by removing the ends from a two foot section of 22 gauge wire.

4. Place one end of the wire into the correct port, and the other in the positive terminal of your battery.

5. Turn on the car, but don't start it, just turn on the ignition.

6. Push the lock button on your keyless entry remote. Keep doing this until the dash lights go off.

7. Turn off the car.

8. Test the remote, it should lock the car now, but make sure you have you keys in case this method failed.

9. Seek a professional. If you are unable to complete this task with these steps you should talk with the manufacture of your automobile or your keyless entry system. You may even consider just taking it to a certified mechanic for assistance