Remote Control works when batteries have been out...

[fwacct4]

Ok, this is for a portable AC appliance so if you'll bear with me...

I have a Haier portable air conditioner that has a remote control.

It works for a few minutes after the battery is in.

If the remote is left as is with the batteries in, it stops functioning properly.

But if I use the remote and then remove the batteries right away, as long as I only put the batteries in when it's in use it works. Otherwise, if I leave the batteries in, it doesn't work.

Any techies want to take a stab at why?

 

[Modelworks]

I would open up the remote and look for anything like water damage or just anything that looks odd.

 

[fwacct4]

I did open up the remote. Nothing looks particularly odd, which ends up making this problem so odd.

 

[vshah]

i'm assuming you have tried with new batteries?