B0112low severityBody
Key Fob Signal Weak or Intermittent
on 2001 Suzuki Esteem 1.8L I4 · FWD
What this code means
The keyless entry system is receiving a weak or intermittent signal from the key fob.
Symptoms
- Remote works only at very close range
- Intermittent remote lock/unlock
- Must press button multiple times
- Works from one direction but not another
Common causes
- Low key fob battery
- Faulty key fob transmitter
- Receiver antenna degraded
- RF interference from nearby source
- Key fob internal antenna damage
Diagnostic steps
- Replace key fob battery
- Test range with new battery
- Check for nearby RF interference
- Test alternate key fob
- Inspect receiver antenna
Repair notes
Replace key fob battery. If range is still reduced, replace key fob or receiver antenna.
Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0011
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0012
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
B0013
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery