I've had mine nearly two years now. It was reliable way first, but how it's hit or miss. I replaced the batteries due to missed cars. Any suggestions?
1702999
There is an adjustment screw on the sending unit that will increase sensitivity. I would try that before digging it up. The owners manual is online to assist in locating the adjustment screw.
1703000
Trash it and get you a Chamberlain Wireless Motion Alert. I got 3 of them and they are working great. No digging holes to bury them in either :-)
1703001
Have you tried resetting your system? That helped mine and I get the better batteries, due to jumps in temps.
162205
I found the battery will last about 1 year. I have had to replace it 2x since I have owned it. the total hours/miles have not reset on me.
267123
I think they would quickly tire of it. I gave it to my 4 year old grandson. He liked it, but the car performed erratically. At times once it was past six feet or so it would not respond to commands. I checked all the contacts and they seemed in order. It got rather boring.
961110
Mine is still working well, however, I just use it occasionally. If you are sure that your batteries are good, I have no idea what's wrong with it. You can try contacting their customer service.
978662
Hi I think you should go to a dealer and check it out, Quality? Company reliability is none. I wouldn't even bother, just going to waste your time.Sorry, but I have dealt with them, Been There Done That!
425377
Yes, unfortunately these models have a history of coming with with dead batteries. We had the same problem when we bought ours a year ago Oct 2012. We were told it was a temporary problem and would be fixed by 2013. Sounds like it didn't get fixed. Sigh...
719846
I just replaced the battery in 1 of 2 units that I have when it displayed the low battery indicator. That unit was installed June 2008, and now it's November 2014, 6 years on a battery. I have a second unit that was installed July 2008, and the battery died January 2010. I tested that replaced battery now, and it still tests as good. This is already nearly 5 years on the replacement battery so far, therefore I assume the issue with the first one was a weak initial battery, and not the unit itself.
508736
If your lucky to have received one with a good battery....mine stopped holding a charge after 3 months...now it failed during the " restore to factory setting" and won't do anything except keeps trying to Auto repair...over and over and over...I have had this less than a yr and have only used it a few times!
351849
mine has worked fine for over a year now. HOwever, I purchased one for my son with the same model number and it looks and acts totally different. this unit is 6 months old. It also came with one dead battery. Appears the service charge to resend the unit and or battery was not worth the money so we are dealing with my 2 that work and his one.
1780837
I've used and liked this product since i purchased it about two years ago. The first time I had to replace batteries, all went well, though I had to reset the unit to get it to work. The second battery change hasn't gone so well. I can't get it to turn on, in spite of using the reset procedure. Does anyone have any suggestions of this situation?
1552926
Never had a problem w/the charger.just adjust the batteries.get a battery checker.best way to check any battery.also the batteries are old?best wishes.
445606
Mine never made it long enough for the battery to die, the switch went bad or the frequency was lost between the switch and the receiver, I changed the battery thinking that was the cause of my issues but that was not the case. I just gave up and did hard wiring, this item was very unreliable.
1288077
I believe some battery drain does occur. I had multiple occasions where I tried to start my (new) car and the battery was dead. However, this was after at least 1-2 weeks of no use.
132338
Wow! You have bad luck. I've had no problems and have yet to change the batteries. Does sound like that's what is needed though.
1855070
My 205 is 2 1/2 years old, and I've had the same issues with a dead battery, even after it has been recently recharged. Went for a group 14 miler 2 days ago, only to be disappointed that I had to leave the 205 in the car.
2030821
Hey what's goin in man! I got this car a few months back and it's a great starter car! Pretty fast! I would get some exta battery's! Just get the same one it comes with! If he seem to take an interest in it then you can spend some more cash to get some good ones! One thing you need to know when you first get the car the first time you charge the battery charge it for 8 hours straight even if the charger says it's done! If you don't the battery will only likes 5-8 mins good luck brother
540724
I would ask them for a replacement. Obviouslt a problem with the battery. i have found they are either great or duds.