On cold days, my 93 GLE Maxima driver's side keyless entry key pad doesn't work. It started off that any key but the ST had to be pressed first, but now almost any key will not start it to work. Another problem (possible unrelated) is that the inside door unlock when pressed will unlock and then lock, unlock and lock. The latter three by itself and only infrequently.

I vaguely recall a relay or control chip might need replacing, but don't know where it's located. How to tell if it's the keypad or the relay or some other problem?

OnTheRoad
80000 miles
One new tranny

 

Addition note, the keypad seems to depress deeper on the ST side. Indication the the keypad is off alignment? How to realign if possible? Any chance the keypad mount is just lose?

 

Problem solved. Entry only via inside door panel. Key pad held in place by 2 5 mm long screws. Only about 3 threads of holding power. Base metal stripped. Filed down the metal ~0.5 mm to better align to outside and filled in hole with epoxy. Reassembled and works great now.

 

the same thing with my 94gxe the driver side doesn't work well the first three buttons. and when the driver or passenger door is slammed it locks the door. i have no clue whats up with it the passenger side works fine.