evojmj85

[QUOTE=evojmj85;11554654]I have a 2008 lancer GTS, I have recently started getting an in dash message that says "Service required" with a key and a !
I have had it to a dealership and they say the key is bad and want me to pay $500 for a new one.
I have replaced the battery in the fob, thinking maybe it was just going dead. Didn't make a difference.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Issues:
Key works here and there. Sometimes it unlocks the doors and sometimes it doesn't.
Sometimes the car starts sometimes it doesn't. When it does its fine, I just get the warning.
When it doesn't the car will not start even with the emergency key.
Sometimes the car starts for 3 seconds then shuts off and will not start after that.

Is anyone able to help

Veronica

iTrader: (2)

It is possible (but kinda' rare) that the security chip inside the keyfob is failing.


Did you try using the other remote that came with the car (if you have one)?