door lock

2001 KIA OPTIMA
130 MILES • FWD
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PED23
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enter your question...door locks do not work with remote never has since new what can it be battery good
Apr 10, 2011 at 1:46 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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You could have a bad remote or the remote could be need to be programed.Some auto parts stores have remote testers on there counter's.I know oriellys has one.
Apr 10, 2011 at 2:16 AM
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PED23
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i have tried both remotes and both flash lights 2 times lock 1 times unlock some times dashboard flashes and makes ticking noise until remote small button held in for 4 or 5 seconds
Apr 10, 2011 at 3:02 AM
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Sounds like the remotes are working do the door locks work with door lock switch?
Apr 10, 2011 at 3:25 AM
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PED23
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yes have to push lock button to lock position when getting out to lock door with out using key can lock and unlock doors with key bought car new remote function has never worked taken car to KIA when new they said can not find problem hows that for service.
Apr 10, 2011 at 3:47 AM
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I would have gone to the kia service manger and made sure he fixed it when it was under warranty.Unfornately i don't have a trouble tree for door locks inop with remote on your car.
Apr 11, 2011 at 1:03 AM