FOB Trunk Release stopped working Honda refusing to fix.

MaXaZoR · 02-12-2008, 12:47 PM

My Key FOB Trunk Release button stopped working about 6 monthes ago, the first time I took it to the shop I walked outside with the service manager and he hit the button and it popped right open

The release works for another 2 monthes (meantime I moved to NJ) A few weeks ago the same thing happens so today I had a scheduled apt w/ honda in my area to check it out. I just got a call from the service manager that they will not fix it because my kick panels are missing (if you check out the audio forum I'm building custom kick panels) and they say they can't locate my immoblizer WHAT?!! My response if you can't located my immoblizer then why am I able to start my car. I don't have an after market alarm system nothing was touched there. The only thing I have is a D3, V1 hardwired, and power wire run to the front and back. Anyone know if I have any pull on this, I understand they think I broke it when doing the audio system, but I feel they never even looked at it and just going by sight.

***Special Ringpop*** · 02-12-2008, 01:03 PM

This is the reason I would never, ever, ever mod a Honda that is still under warranty.

Ever.

Sorry to hear about that man. Try another dealership maybe?

MaXaZoR · 02-12-2008, 01:40 PM

Thank god its just the stupid trunk release, but make you wonder why these dealerships fight you on EVERYTHING.

jeremy0203 · 02-12-2008, 01:49 PM

have you tried replacing the battery

MaXaZoR · 02-12-2008, 02:02 PM

Yes, it doesn't work on all 3 immobizer keys I own

MaXaZoR · 02-12-2008, 02:14 PM

LOL - Story gets even better. So the Manager calls me up again and apologized for the service reps explanation. She stated it wasn't because they weren't going to fix it, it was because they CAN'T. None of the Technicians are capable of troubleshooting electrical systems at that level. Her opinion (take it to another dealership) LOL - My lesson learned don't go to Garden State Honda.

Oh and of course no issues with my third gear problem as well.

***djdefcon*** · 02-12-2008, 02:15 PM

Silly "modding" people!! Thats what you get for messing with your car!! Glad Honda won't honor your warrenty!!

**truflip** · 02-12-2008, 02:22 PM

Why don't you try another dealer in the area? Put your kick panels back on for now just to make sure.

Gone · 02-12-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djdefcon

Silly "modding" people!! Thats what you get for messing with your car!! Glad Honda won't honor your warrenty!!

WTF

***djdefcon*** · 02-12-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gone

WTF

=D I'm friends with him...it was a joke =P

MaXaZoR · 02-12-2008, 04:15 PM

friends? who is this kid. MODS KICK HIM OUT! : P

MaXaZoR · 02-12-2008, 04:15 PM

Oh btw buddy ol pal, can you give me a ride to pick up my car? :) lol

shutter13 · 02-12-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaXaZoR

LOL - Story gets even better. So the Manager calls me up again and apologized for the service reps explanation. She stated it wasn't because they weren't going to fix it, it was because they CAN'T. None of the Technicians are capable of troubleshooting electrical systems at that level. Her opinion (take it to another dealership) LOL - My lesson learned don't go to Garden State Honda.

Oh and of course no issues with my third gear problem as well.

garden state honda sux!!! rt.23 honda or honda of essex is better

***djdefcon*** · 02-12-2008, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaXaZoR

Oh btw buddy ol pal, can you give me a ride to pick up my car? :) lol

when u need a ride?

Gone · 02-13-2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djdefcon

=D I'm friends with him...it was a joke =P

LOL, sorry, it just struck me as an odd thing to say, my bad!

02-12-2008, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
MaXaZoR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North NJ Posts: 578 iTrader: 6 / 100%	FOB Trunk Release stopped working Honda refusing to fix. My Key FOB Trunk Release button stopped working about 6 monthes ago, the first time I took it to the shop I walked outside with the service manager and he hit the button and it popped right open The release works for another 2 monthes (meantime I moved to NJ) A few weeks ago the same thing happens so today I had a scheduled apt w/ honda in my area to check it out. I just got a call from the service manager that they will not fix it because my kick panels are missing (if you check out the audio forum I'm building custom kick panels) and they say they can't locate my immoblizer WHAT?!! My response if you can't located my immoblizer then why am I able to start my car. I don't have an after market alarm system nothing was touched there. The only thing I have is a D3, V1 hardwired, and power wire run to the front and back. Anyone know if I have any pull on this, I understand they think I broke it when doing the audio system, but I feel they never even looked at it and just going by sight.

02-12-2008, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
truflip Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 9,475 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Why don't you try another dealer in the area? Put your kick panels back on for now just to make sure. __________________ vote for your favourite November picture here and/or post your own December Picture here

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02-12-2008, 01:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
MaXaZoR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North NJ Posts: 578 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Thank god its just the stupid trunk release, but make you wonder why these dealerships fight you on EVERYTHING.

02-12-2008, 01:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
jeremy0203 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saint Marys, GA Age: 23 Posts: 2,416 Jeremy iTrader: 6 / 100%	have you tried replacing the battery

02-12-2008, 02:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
MaXaZoR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North NJ Posts: 578 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Yes, it doesn't work on all 3 immobizer keys I own

02-12-2008, 02:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
MaXaZoR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North NJ Posts: 578 iTrader: 6 / 100%	LOL - Story gets even better. So the Manager calls me up again and apologized for the service reps explanation. She stated it wasn't because they weren't going to fix it, it was because they CAN'T. None of the Technicians are capable of troubleshooting electrical systems at that level. Her opinion (take it to another dealership) LOL - My lesson learned don't go to Garden State Honda. Oh and of course no issues with my third gear problem as well.

02-12-2008, 02:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
*djdefcon* VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Paramus, NJ Age: 24 Posts: 3,213 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Silly "modding" people!! Thats what you get for messing with your car!! Glad Honda won't honor your warrenty!!

02-12-2008, 04:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
MaXaZoR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North NJ Posts: 578 iTrader: 6 / 100%	friends? who is this kid. MODS KICK HIM OUT! : P

02-12-2008, 04:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
MaXaZoR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North NJ Posts: 578 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Oh btw buddy ol pal, can you give me a ride to pick up my car? :) lol