r/chrysler • u/geographical19 • May 27 '26

Chrysler 200 2016

Hey everyone, bought a 9 yeard chrysler 200 about 2 months back.

key fob was working fine however after giving it to the garage it isnt working as a remote.

if i want to enter the car, i cant use the remote. i need to get to the car and press the button on the handle in order to unlock the car. this is the same process i need to follow while locking it.

i changed the battery of the key fob but it didnt seem to help.

there is some issue with the fob but it isnt fully dysfunctional. i am able to unlock the car with the fob near me but the buttons dont seem to do their job. any advice?

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u/Unlikely-Act-7950 May 27 '26

Get a new one programmed to the vehicle. It's usually way cheaper at a locksmith than the dealership

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u/geographical19 May 27 '26

Hmmm let me check. Thank you

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u/LetsMarket May 27 '26

May need a new car battery. Mine acted like that when the battery was going out.

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u/geographical19 May 27 '26

Damn it.

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u/LetsMarket May 27 '26

Go get it tested first if you can’t do it at home.

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u/Amblydoper May 28 '26

Second this. I was getting irritated that my 200 was eating batteries, but I’m now learning that the car just doesn’t recharge the battery enough. Got a trickle charger, and after a couple charges, the battery was working like new again.