URC 2220-R remote can no longer power on and off the TV. All other functions work and it has previously worked since I got the mini box. I have 2 other mini boxes and this remote cannot power up them either. These other 2 remotes also cannot power up the first TV. Therefore, not clear whether the problem is with the remote or the mini box. Thanks for any assistance.
I hold setup and LED flashes RED once then after a while RED twice. No response when 981 is entered. Pressing Menu button does not offer an on-screen Remote Control option. The remote I am using is a mini-box remote URC-2220-R.
Whatever you do, don’t let Cox replace your mini boxes with the new Contour boxes. We were having the exact same problem with our mini box remotes. The only solution Cox offered was to replace them with the new models, with a higher monthly charge. The new boxes are terrible. I’d recommend you just live with using a different remote to turn your TV on and off.
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You replied to a 6-year old post. The OP last posted in the forums 3 years ago.
I realize you've already replaced your mini box. But if you were having the exact same problem as the OP, the remote performed mini box functions but wouldn't power on the TV. The issue would have been caused by the remote or the TV, not the mini box. For future references, before replacing a mini box when the remote won't perform TV functions, try replacing the batteries. If you don't have fresh batteries available, take the battery cover off and spin the old ones inside. If the TV powers on, the issue is just weak batteries that need to be replaced. If the TV still doesn't power on then or with fresh batteries, take the old remote to a Cox store and replace it. Don't forget to take your new batteries out first.
Yeah, I realized that after I posted. Didn’t mean to wake up such an old thread. As for the remote, we did it all - new batteries, trying it with both of our TVs, I even opened it up and cleaned all of the contacts. When I took it to the store for a replacement, we were told that the mini boxes (and remotes) were no longer available and our only option was to switch to the new boxes.
