key fob question
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key fob question
had key fob in pocket , went to start car said key fob undetected, took out of pocket and car started? is there a battery in fob? is my battery going dead ? how do you remove it ? does it have to be re programmed after replacing ?
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Sometimes the position its in, in your pocket, won't be detected by the car, happens a fair bit to me.
Yes, the fob has a battery. Usually last a long time.
You may have to put it in the slot in the glove box after replacing the battery. It's all in your manual.
Enjoy the ride!!
Yes, the fob has a battery. Usually last a long time.
You may have to put it in the slot in the glove box after replacing the battery. It's all in your manual.
Enjoy the ride!!
Last edited by Convair580; 10-26-2012 at 07:55 PM. Reason: added info.
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GM says the fob battery should last about 3 years. The fob with my 2006 C6 was about 4 years old when I had to replace it.
C6s are picky about there being anything very big or metallic in the same pocket with your fob.
The fob batteries are pretty cheap, usually 2 for about $5, and can be found many places, Wally World, Kroger, Walgreens, to name a few. I'd go ahead and buy a couple of them and keep them on hand until you need them.
C6s are picky about there being anything very big or metallic in the same pocket with your fob.
The fob batteries are pretty cheap, usually 2 for about $5, and can be found many places, Wally World, Kroger, Walgreens, to name a few. I'd go ahead and buy a couple of them and keep them on hand until you need them.
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St. Jude Donor '12
I've had the same thing happen w/both my C6 Vettes. If that happens you need to take it out and second later the car will recognize the fob.
It always happens if I'm wearing jeans or thick pant, especially if there anything more than fob in my pocket.
It always happens if I'm wearing jeans or thick pant, especially if there anything more than fob in my pocket.
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This mainly happens to me when I'm outside the car locking it for some reason.
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St. Jude Donor '13
GM says the fob battery should last about 3 years. The fob with my 2006 C6 was about 4 years old when I had to replace it.
C6s are picky about there being anything very big or metallic in the same pocket with your fob.
The fob batteries are pretty cheap, usually 2 for about $5, and can be found many places, Wally World, Kroger, Walgreens, to name a few. I'd go ahead and buy a couple of them and keep them on hand until you need them.
C6s are picky about there being anything very big or metallic in the same pocket with your fob.
The fob batteries are pretty cheap, usually 2 for about $5, and can be found many places, Wally World, Kroger, Walgreens, to name a few. I'd go ahead and buy a couple of them and keep them on hand until you need them.
After maybe 14 months, I'll start to get an occasional "No Fob Detected" when trying to start the car, or the door won't unlock for me on the first squeeze of the "handle". A new fob battery cures the problem.
My current program is to change my fob battery and my wife's, each year. The "secret" fob (wrapped in foil and hidden deeply inside the car) gets a new battery every other year.
Works for me...
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