[s-cars] 1995.5 UrS6 Remote Key Problems

[Jay M]

My 1995.5 UrS6 Avant remote key lock/unlock has stopped working. I am now inserting the key in the door lock to manually lock and unlock the doors. When the remote was rendered useless in years past a simple replacement of the single CR2032 battery in remote key  unit and all was good. However, this time a new battery and the lock/unlock buttons on remote unit does nothing. I have checked the respective fuse under the black cover near driver side cowl in engine compartment and checked every fuse in fuse panel on driver side of dash. All fuses appear to be good. I also tried to reprogram unit as per directions in owner's manual but to no avail. The owner's manual instructions appear to pertain to reprogramming the Infrared Key Fob. Mine is not an infrared key fob as per the 1995 UrS6 cars. The remote unit has a "LOCK" and "UNLOCK" button. Anybody know if there is a better way to reprogram remote? Or, is there a way to isolate the problem i.e. test the remote fob/transmitter or the receiving mechanism in the car to begin troubleshooting? Thanks.