Q: My keyless entry remote only works when vehicle is on... (Vehicle was stolen and recovered)
My keyless entry only works when the vehicle is on. When its off it does not lock or unlock doors. It it a 2002 dodge ram 1500 pickup. 2WD 4.7 V8. Vehicle was previously stolen, not sure if that matters at all.
My car has 178000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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