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key fob

     A year or two ago my key fob stopped working.  I got a new battery but that didn't correct it.  When I press the switch to the left of the driver's seat it locks all of the doors so that part is working.  But not the fob. 
    Any ideas.

Thanks
Rick & MJ Berry
1998 U320 40'
Ohio

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Reply #1 –
It could be the key fob or it could be the receiver. My receiver is an alarm and I don't know if
that is OEM or it's been upgraded. Right now I can't use mine as I can't find it.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #2 –
     Where is the receiver located.  Is there a fuse with this system?

Thanks
Rick & MJ Berry
1998 U320 40'
Ohio

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Reply #3 –
Rick, my fob quick working, and like yours, my console switch still worked.  Put a new battery in the fob, still no luck.
I then got a fine, small file and lightly filed both contacts where they connected to the fob battery.  Then with needle nose pliers, I very slightly bent the contacts inward to press tight against the battery.

Buttoned it all back up, and it's worked well ever since.  Give it a shot, maybe you'll get lucky like I did.
Mark & Bev
2001 U295 36' Slide
Cummins ISC 8.3 350HP
Build #5802
Jeep Wrangler Toad

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Reply #4 –
On my coach, the receiver is behind the panel in front of the passenger seat with all the breakers and relays.
Mark & Bev
2001 U295 36' Slide
Cummins ISC 8.3 350HP
Build #5802
Jeep Wrangler Toad

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Reply #5 –

Your receiver is most likely gonzo.  The older components don't seem to last more than about 20 years.  I replaced my entire unit with some help from this old Beamalarm thread Trekmate Security System Wiring 

and this:  Keyless entry Brain replacement - Hawk Alarm RV101 

The 550 isn't available any longer as far as I can tell but this is, and looks the same as the 550 components. 

Amazon.com: AutoLoc Power Accessories 9757 5-Function Keyless Entry with...      Woody.

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2001 4010 U320 build #5865 "Bluto-d-Bus" since 09/18
2006 Honda Element ESP Toad
Full timing since 2016 in Western MT
Copilot: Sitka
1975 GMC 260 Avion: sold

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Reply #6 –
What Mark said a good idea and reminded me of a fob I had that quit working and I cleaned the
contacts and it worked. My alarm receiver is in the electrical cabinet in front of the passengers
seat down by the floor on the right hand corner.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #7 –
this setup worked for me



See wire setup for old and new

2000 GV320 4010 build #5712  2019-?
1999 Bounder 2000-2008
Bardstown, KY
🥃The Bourbon Capital of the World🥃

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Reply #8 –
Hopefully, Chris Lang will chime in, as he had the remote changed out by Mark, the FOT tech.  Working fine now as far as I know.  This was just done about 2 months ago!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: Tommy D –
this setup worked for me



See wire setup for old and new
Tommy D
This is the same set up I used and has worked for the last 4 years.
Ron
Ron Clark
Sherwood,Arkansas
1999 U 295 40 foot Build # 5550
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Motorcade # 18173
FMCA # F485593

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: rclark –
Tommy D
This is the same set up I used and has worked for the last 4 years.
Ron

Ron, thought I picked this up here?  Was it you who posted this originally?

2000 GV320 4010 build #5712  2019-?
1999 Bounder 2000-2008
Bardstown, KY
🥃The Bourbon Capital of the World🥃

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Reply #11 –
     Attached is picture of my coaches (build 5367) wiring diagram for the keyless entry and what I think is the receiver.
So are you saying I can buy a new receiver and use my old wires.  Just follow the old vs new wire color diagram.

Thanks
Rick & MJ Berry
1998 U320 40'
Ohio

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Reply #12 –
Yes that is what I did.

2000 GV320 4010 build #5712  2019-?
1999 Bounder 2000-2008
Bardstown, KY
🥃The Bourbon Capital of the World🥃

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Reply #13 –
On my receiver there are 12 posts that this white plug goes into.  But I don't understand where the wires that come from the actuators are.

Thanks
Rick & MJ Berry
1998 U320 40'
Ohio

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: Tommy D –
Ron, thought I picked this up here?  Was it you who posted this originally?
Tommy D
No, This was not my invention. I found it on the forum also. I wish I was smart enough to be able to claim it. LOL
Ron
Ron Clark
Sherwood,Arkansas
1999 U 295 40 foot Build # 5550
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Motorcade # 18173
FMCA # F485593

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Reply #15 –
Guess I'm old school. I put all that stuff in a box and use my keys. Manual works every time

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Reply #16 –
It was my post  :)

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #17 –
Quote from: Tommy D –
this setup worked for me



See wire setup for old and new

This setup also worked for me. Just got it done today and it was an easy project thanks to this forum. I will add that I have one of these  original boxes (see picture) if somebody needs one. I'm pretty sure it is still good. It's just my key fobs that were junk and I couldn't get another key fob to sync with this box.

Kevin and Donna
2000 Foretravel U295 Build #5613
2002 Jeep Wrangler
Motorcader #18561