Remote Key Inoperable

[JP3670]

Recently I was blessed with the ability to purchase a 2002 C2 Cab TIP with 18K miles. The original private owner gave me 2, two button remote keys and 1 valet key. He advised me that one of the remotes did not unlock the car or the trunk automatically but the key does work manually. The battery is fresh and I did the reset. The remote still does not work and produces a single red illuminated light on the remote when pressed where as the other functioning remote produces two rapid red lights when pressed. I would welcome any advice. Thanks!

[Loren]

It is questionable whether the key was ever programmed to the car.

Was there a tag with the key with a 24 digit code?

[JeTexas]

Recently I was blessed with the ability to purchase a 2002 C2 Cab TIP with 18K miles. The original private owner gave me 2, two button remote keys and 1 valet key. He advised me that one of the remotes did not unlock the car or the trunk automatically but the key does work manually. The battery is fresh and I did the reset. The remote still does not work and produces a single red illuminated light on the remote when pressed where as the other functioning remote produces two rapid red lights when pressed. I would welcome any advice. Thanks!

I had a key go bad on my 99 C2. The red light was flashing, but it wouldn't lock/unlock the car. I tried to have it reprogrammed, but they told me that the board was corrupted, so it wouldn't take the programming. I don't know if it has flash memory or what exactly. Anyway, I had to order a new key head and have it programmed. I think it was like $125 for the key, and $75 for the programming.

[JP3670]

Thank you all for your replies. For the record...I did receive two tags with BAR CODES, one of which I believe the dealer stapled to the Maint. book probably when he did the delivery prep. I am also beginning to think the other key was never programmed. I'll find out for sure when I visit my new service shop.

JP