Experiencing issues with your 2015 Dodge Charger key fob not being detected can be incredibly frustrating. Imagine relying on your key fob daily, only to find it suddenly unresponsive. This was the exact scenario faced by one Dodge Charger owner, leading to a troubleshooting journey filled with dealership visits and unexpected discoveries. Let’s delve into this experience and explore potential causes and solutions when your 2015 Dodge Charger key fob goes undetected.
The owner of a beloved Dodge Charger SuperBee initially encountered a complete failure of their key fob. Seeking a solution, they attempted a common fix by purchasing a recommended receiver, hoping to resolve what seemed like a receiver issue. Uncertain about the receiver’s location and the potential need for module reprogramming, they opted for professional installation at a dealership.
To their surprise, upon arriving at the dealership, a simple action inadvertently resolved the immediate problem. Out of habit, the owner used the key fob to lock the doors – and it worked! The car honked, and all key fob functions, including lock, unlock, trunk release, and remote start, were suddenly operational. While relief washed over them, confusion lingered about the root cause of this sudden functionality.
However, the relief was short-lived. Upon returning home and attempting to lock the car with the key fob, the issue resurfaced. The key fob was once again unresponsive. This sparked a series of experiments to pinpoint the conditions under which the key fob failed. Driving a short distance away from home, the owner tested the key fob again. To their astonishment, it worked perfectly. Further testing revealed a pattern: the key fob functioned flawlessly when away from their immediate home vicinity, but failed when near their house. Even remote starting the car presented a peculiar behavior – the engine would start via remote, but immediately cut off upon inserting the key, requiring a restart with the key.
This location-dependent behavior strongly suggested external interference. The owner observed that when parked on the street, away from their courtyard and garage, the key fob operated without any problems. However, within their courtyard or near the garage, the key fob consistently failed to be detected. This led to the suspicion of a new source of radio frequency (RF) interference in their home environment. Despite not installing any new wireless devices recently, the possibility of a neighbor installing a new garage door opener, security camera, or similar device became a plausible explanation. Even standing in or near their garage, with the car parked on the street, caused the key fob to malfunction, reinforcing the interference theory centered around their garage area.
The experience highlights the perplexing nature of “key fob not detected” issues in modern vehicles. While the exact source of interference in this scenario remained unresolved, it serves as a valuable lesson for 2015 Dodge Charger owners facing similar problems. When troubleshooting a key fob that intermittently fails, especially in specific locations, considering potential sources of RF interference in the environment is crucial. Exploring newly installed devices in your home or neighboring properties might unveil the culprit disrupting your key fob’s signal and causing your 2015 Dodge Charger key fob to go undetected.
