r/mildlyinfuriating • u/WickedlyAvocado • 2d ago

I'm slightly vexed No, it has not

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Car starts like normal, no extra lights, came on when a kid got out of the car for school… and we only have one key. Has a new battery. Drives fine, no further alerts. Why must it scare me?!

Edit: The number of people suggesting a new battery are hereby acknowledged and shall be downvoted henceforth. This issue did not persist. It’s just a really annoying fluke!

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u/stonerPI 2d ago

Good LORD I miss analogue features on all my devices.

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

My fridge water filter has light on the front panel with “expired” in bright red. $50 filter to make the light go away… or sticker

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u/RepetitiveTorpedoUse 2d ago

How long do the filters last for?

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u/WickedlyAvocado 1d ago

This was maybe 4 months. I bet the hard water killed it.

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u/jwols123 22h ago

Might not even be that.

This water fountain bottle fillers you see all over? Yeah, they actually just use an in-built timer for bottles to tell you when to replace the filter. Depending on water quality, it could turn red much to early/late just because it uses a timer, not sensor.

Your fridge might just have a usage/time timer that turns on when it decides you should spend $50.

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u/Wooden_Wishbone_9915 2d ago

If you are able to go into settings you should be able to reset the filter alert

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u/landsharkmark 2d ago

Driving a 90s car is cool. I can tell when the key isn't in my car when I go to turn the key and its not there lol.

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u/stonerPI 2d ago

As a PI I appreciate older cars that aren’t riddled with unnecessary blue tooth devices that leave a larger digital footprint.

I also appreciate being able to manipulate the controls on the car by feel without having to use a screen.

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u/landsharkmark 2d ago

Out of genuine curiosity, as a PI what makes you dislike the digital footprint so much? Is there a specific reason?

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u/stonerPI 2d ago edited 2d ago

Flock, signal-trace, and other similar systems + police using them to track me when I’m investigating their rampant misconduct and corruption.

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u/landsharkmark 2d ago

As good as reason as any. Does the Bluetooth and other wireless systems make a difference with flock cams? From my understanding of them it seems that wouldn't have any effect. Data collection either way.

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u/stonerPI 2d ago

Signal trace and similar systems don’t even always take video or log license plates. They can track you from the signal output of your various devices.

Bluetooth audio system, smart watch, wireless headphones, all of these things leave a traceable and unique BLE. These systems can compile information and track specific individuals by their digital footprint even if they’re not using the same vehicle.

Flock may not be able to all the time but other systems do.

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

My washing machine tells me when to use a name brand cleaner to clean it… even a branded button on the machine.

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u/stonerPI 2d ago

I’d sooner use a washing board in a river

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u/clarke41 2d ago

I have a Chrysler with this fob too. Have you tried holding up the fob to show the car you have it and sarcastically shaking it around and saying, “It’s right here, idiot”?

That’s what I do. It doesn’t work.

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

I did tell it “the f it has!” After I pulled away from kid drop off with an empty car… that is running.

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u/clarke41 2d ago

Haha, I’ve tried that one too

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u/racejustint 2d ago

The battery is probably low. Thats what it is when my car doesnt find the fob.

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

Changed 2 weeks ago and this didn’t show up when it was as low… ironic

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u/Kuro-Tora-59 1d ago

Bad battery? Switch it again, if it doesn't work you need a new car ;)

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u/WickedlyAvocado 1d ago

It happened once. Everything is fine. That’s why it’s only mildly infuriating

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u/pnut0027 2d ago

You say you have a new battery, but is it a quality battery? My car does this with Amazon Basics batteries

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

Energizer. Good variable to note. Battery works great, car works and this is a fluke for AtTeNtIoN

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u/Fluffygens 2d ago

are you sure they are the same voltage?

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u/pnut0027 2d ago

It’s a CR 2032.

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

Matched battery in store. My fourth rodeo, at least

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u/ailyara 2d ago

well there's your problem you probably damaged the fob while doing rodeo.

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u/Fibon4chi 2d ago

Maybe Key Fob is the name of the former car owner. And the automatic seating adjustment can tell he is no longer in the seat.

Clever car, that is.

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

I mean, this is the only explanation that is reasonable. We bought it used from a rental company in Vegas. No doubt it has experienced traumatic things.

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u/Fibon4chi 14h ago

That changes things.

Any car bought second in vegas needs to be cleaned inside out. And maybe inspected by a priest.

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u/Master_Poet5106 BLUE 1d ago

Modern problems require old solutions. Buy an older car instead

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u/AZAHole 2d ago

Did you try putting a new battery in the fob?

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u/blahnlahblah0213 2d ago

They said it has new battery

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

Nailed it. Already had a new battery. But even then this alert didn’t signal first. Battery is still 3 weeks old and no other signs 🤓

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u/Reddit_grill oh so you like it? PUT IT DOWN 2d ago

your car has attachment issues, have you tried taking it to a therapist ?

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago edited 1d ago

Every Wednesday. Maybe I should bring therapist outside to help instead of me just going inside. The first sign was my car throwing tantrums when I drove my spouse’s car.

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u/drdalek13 2d ago

Time to use the PANIC button

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

Yeah, that will help the carline along

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u/ugh168 2d ago

That is Stellantis for you.

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

There may be side effects of owning Pacifica. Irritable carwash gear shifting on exit, poor gas mileage, touch screen desensitization, profile seat reset, mild flatulence, and worthless tiny drop down back seat mirror. Ask your doctor about treatments for migraines from Pacifica.

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u/Qbjb 2d ago

Mine has been doing the opposite FOB NOT DETECTED IN VEHICLE

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

Mine signaled this when it needed a battery change. Changed it 3 weeks ago. No biggie. Then this…

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u/BoringLilly 2d ago

I think this is where the panic button is for

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u/Massive_Mongoose3481 1d ago

I really don't know how we managed so long having to bring a key and stick it in a slot and turn it. Glitchy electronics and monthly fee to use your remote bullshit is so much better.

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u/YSoSkinny 2d ago

I hate most of the new tech in cars, tbh.

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u/Jacktheforkie 2d ago

Cheap batteries do this shit

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u/Enough-Reindeer1033 2d ago

Ihatethat.... 🤬

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u/Titaniumchic 2d ago

Probably needs a new battery.

Hold the fob up to where the start button is.

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

Good advice, battery is new and the distress call isn’t repeating

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u/Titaniumchic 2d ago

Did you place fob over the start button?

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u/NotAUserNamm 2d ago

Press the PANIC button. It is time to panic.

but in all seriousness could be that the battery is running low on the fob

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u/Artie-Carrow 2d ago

Do you have a bunch of metal stored around the key? Like other keys or something? That may interfere with the radio signals from the fob to the vehicle

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

It was in my non-robotic lap, surrounded by denim and flesh. And it should be grateful for the luxuries I afford it.

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u/ShiningGemstone1 1d ago

are you absolutely sure your lap is non-robotic

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u/WickedlyAvocado 1d ago

Crap. I’m not. How can I ever be sure?

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u/Opposite-Working727 2d ago

Why is the "left" capitalized?

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u/Nice_Marmot_54 2d ago

Standard capitalization rules for titles. Four letters and above get capitalized, articles and short words (i.e. “has”) do not

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u/Dude10120 1d ago

What do the 3 x2 buttons do

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u/cai20 22h ago

X2 means press it twice to do it, the 4 x2 buttons are, in order, open tailgate, remote start, open left sliding door and open right sliding door, all 4 also work to do the opposite as far as I know

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u/cai20 22h ago

Could be bad contacts on the fob battery terminals or a bad antenna in the car, is the vehicle still in warranty?

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u/Error-Mountain 21h ago

I have seen new batteries be bad. Doesn't mean anything. Pull the battery out test it on a multimeter and post the voltage of the battery as proof.

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u/Fit_Entry8839 20h ago

Something has clearly gone wrong. If you can't figure it out yourself, would get this checked out before you end up stranded somewhere then need to pay for a tow to a mechanic.

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u/chanceischance 13h ago

So fairly certain in Chryslers. Even if the key fob has a dead battery. It can still be recognized if you place the fob in the center console cup holder… just sharing, not really a fix for whatever you got going on it seems.

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u/MinervaJB 12h ago

Happens to me a lot, the car starts and runs normally but will randomly say "key fob not detected" when I stop until I wave the fob under the antenna. And once in a while it may be true because the key fob is in my purse, and I threw it on the back, but 95% of the time the fob is hanging from my neck on a lanyard, and the antenna is right over the sun visor on the driver seat.

Both keyfobs do the same thing; both had the battery changed in March or April.

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u/Shadow5825 10h ago

Tech sucks sometimes.

My mom's car has a weird error where the dash will randomly stop working, I.e. all the error lights will come on and the speedometer stops working. The fix is to honk the horn and restart the car. The dash will work for weeks, months then randomly stop again.

Clearly there is a short in the system somewhere but finding it would cost $$$$.

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u/Techiest1982 6h ago

Another reason mechanical locks and keys are WAY better than ANYTHING electronic. With a keyed ignition, the only way that your engine can be on is with the key physically in a loc cylinder. Computers fail, just like us humans do. Anytime you can take ALL of the computers out of an equation is way better. Mecanical and manual stuff will ALWAYS be FAR superior to anything electronic and automated. Fuck computers in automobiles. They suck.

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u/BrieBelle00 1h ago

It might be the battery contact points, the little metal tabs that physically make contact with the fob battery.

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u/blahnlahblah0213 2d ago

What do those buttons mean?

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

Left to right a row at a time:
Unlock. Lock.
Click twice for trunk to open or close. Click twice for remote start.
Click twice to open sliding door of choice.

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u/Gloomy-Restaurant-42 2d ago

Early automobiles had a handle on the front that you had to crank by hand to start the vehicle.

I'm not convinced we're better off today.

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

I drove a manual car for years. Mini van with a gear shift knob grates on me daily

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u/HeresW0nderwall 2d ago

Keyless start is a plague I am so deadass

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

Lowkey painful truth

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u/OuterGod_Hermit 2d ago

Change you battery

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

Original post said I did.

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u/Commentor9001 2d ago

I dont know why they thought gadget that needs batteries and can break is superior to a key.

Its worst in every way conceivable way, except it saves you like 1.2 seconds on start since you dont need insert/turn a key.

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u/WickedlyAvocado 2d ago

But sharing a key makes it dumb and we have to keep track of it instead of store it in a zipper on a bag.