# 2012 Jeep Liberty - Remote operation question

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-remote-operation-question/186116>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** jeep\
**Created:** [August 30, 2022, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-remote-operation-question/186116 "2022-08-30T03:06:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![alfe221](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bbce88/32.png) [@alfe221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alfe221)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2022, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-remote-operation-question/186116/1 "2022-08-30T03:06:36Z")

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Remote1click drivers door unlocks 2 clicks other 3doors plus tailgate are supposed to unlock but do not Modify remote feature 1 click all doors plus tailgate unlock Worked once now nothing unlocks with remote or armrest switch Must unlock drivers door with key and other doors by hand Locking works with remote When pressing remote to unlock headlights blink and 2 opposing arrowsblink on dash also VR feature does not work

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2022, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-remote-operation-question/186116/2 "2022-08-30T22:49:53Z")

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Step 1: Read owner’s manual section about fob operation. Answer could be there.  
Step 2: No luck? Then replace fob batteries.  
Step 3: If still no luck, schedule a visit to nearby dealership shop.

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**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-remote-operation-question/186116/3 "2022-08-30T23:39:48Z")

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If the door locks don’t respond from the central door locking switch, you likely have lock actuators that failed.
