Re: Key fob not working in cold weather only in the morning

On 2021-01-24 01:31:50 +0000, Key fix said:
> 
> When the fob itself reaches cold temps below freezing  is likely when 
> the problem occurs. Nissan key fobs in particular have this same issue, 
> I manage a valet parking company when temps dip below freezing just 
> about every Nissan key fob stops working. The quick fix is to heat the 
> fob up somehow once it reaches a certain temp it will work as if the 
> problem was non existent.  It may be a indication the battery is low 
> but without fail just about every Nissan. Fob has this problem in the 
> cold. Haven't experienced it much with Subaru but my guess is it's the 
> same issue.  Bad design flaw

Every piece of battery-driven and/or electronic device is affected by 
the temperature - cold and heat. Key fobs and central locking motors 
are no different, and every make and model can have problems. Just one 
of the many reasons why key fobs are ridiculously stupid idea, and cars 
should *ALWAYS* have a normal key operations as at least an alternative 
for the doors and ignition.