Key Fob Woes: Mitsubishi 380 Remote Not Responding

Hey there, I had a similar issue with my '09 Mitsubishi Lancer. The symptoms were exactly the same, key fob wouldn't lock/unlock, and I got that annoying warning light on the dash. Took it to my regular garage last month, and it turned out to be just a dead battery in the key fob. The mechanic replaced the battery and reprogrammed the key to sync with the car. It was a pretty straightforward fix, nothing serious at all. The whole thing took about 30 minutes. They also checked the car's main battery just to be safe, but everything was fine there. If you're handy, you can actually replace the key fob battery yourself, it's just a matter of carefully opening the key case and swapping out the battery. But if you're not confident about the programming part, better let a shop handle it. In my case, I just wanted to make sure it was done right since it's related to the car's security system. Hope this helps!

Thanks for sharing your experience! That's really helpful to know. Did you remember roughly how much the shop charged you for the battery replacement and reprogramming? Also, just curious, have you had any issues with the key fob since they fixed it? I'm trying to decide if I should just try replacing the battery myself or go straight to a shop.

Hey again! Happy to help! After taking my Lancer to the mechanic last month, everything's been working perfectly, no more issues with the key fob at all. It's like having a brand new key! The total bill came to 37.50€ for replacing the battery and doing the reprogramming. Looking back, I'd say it was money well spent. While you could probably swap the battery yourself, I personally liked having the peace of mind that came with professional service, especially since they made sure everything was properly synced with the car's system. Haven't had a single problem since they fixed it, the remote locking works every time, and that annoying warning light is gone for good. If you're still on the fence, I'd recommend just getting it done at a shop. The cost isn't too bad, and you know it'll be done right. Better safe than sorry when it comes to car security stuff, right? Let me know what you decide to do!

Hey, thanks so much for all the advice! Just wanted to update you on what happened. I ended up taking it to a different mechanic than my usual one, and I'm so glad I did! The whole experience was much better. Turns out you were spot on, it was just the key fob battery. The mechanic charged me $45 for the replacement and reprogramming, which seems pretty reasonable compared to what you paid. The whole thing took about 20 minutes, and they even showed me how to open the key fob in case I want to do it myself next time. The car's working perfectly now, no more warning lights, and the remote locking is working like a charm. Honestly, it's such a relief having it sorted. Thanks again for sharing your experience, it really helped me make the right decision instead of potentially messing things up trying to fix it myself! Best $45 I've spent in a while. If anyone else runs into similar problems, I'd definitely recommend getting it done professionally. Worth every penny for the peace of mind!