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sabaucklandnz

Hi I have a keyless car that some times starts straight away but other times takes sometimes up to 7 presses of button for it to start.
Could it be car battery or battery in remote getting flat or is it electrical?

Anon

Hi there,
The first and cheapest place to start will be with the remote battery, if the voltage is getting low, it won't be sending out a strong frequency and may make the car hard to start.
Replace this, and work your way from there, you may need to go to an Auto Electrician for further checks.