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Fault diagnosis
Geely STARRAY: Smart key not detected when starting
The instrument panel reports that the smart key is not detected when the start switch is pressed.
Geely STARRAY: Smart key not detected when starting
Symptoms
- The instrument panel reports that the smart key is not detected when the start switch is pressed. [1]
Possible causes
- The manual lists strong signal interference, a low key battery and an abnormal keyless start function; these do not directly establish damage to the starter motor or the vehicle battery. [1]
Checks
- Check for a valid key, key battery condition and signal interference, and use the backup detection position according to this vehicle's manual; if the key is still not detected after ruling out interference or addressing the key battery, have it inspected. [1]
What to do
- Address the key battery according to the actual vehicle's requirements; if the abnormality persists after battery replacement and leaving the interference area, contact a repair service. [1]
Applicability and limits
- Official Spanish-language owner's manual for Chile; STARRAY; model years are not specified, and no actual vehicle model has been linked. Scope: unknown [1]
- Only applies to the combustion-engine vehicle manual linked from the official STARRAY entry and the actual vehicle's configuration
- The manual version date is not a vehicle model year; do not automatically merge with Atlas or STARRAY EM-i
Related part categories
- Low-voltage system / Smart key battery / Keys and body electrical system [1]
Sources
[Source 1] GEELY STARRAY Spanish-language Owner's Manual from the Official Chilean Website — PDF pp.105 / printed pp.103, Programa de arranque de reserva del vehículo (accessed 2026-11-01)
https://www.geely.cl/content/uploads/2024/12/Starray-manuel-usuario.pdf
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