Problems with the key fob yet again...
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Problems with the key fob yet again...
Well iv had it reprogrammed by my local chevy dealer 3 times in the last 2 months and again tonight it lost its memory... What is wrong with the dang thing? Anyone have this repeating problem? 
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Originally Posted by SPD KILZ
Well iv had it reprogrammed by my local chevy dealer 3 times in the last 2 months and again tonight it lost its memory... What is wrong with the dang thing? Anyone have this repeating problem?
I followed instructions w/ images written up by member Bill Curlee to clean the grounding point. The write-up has been moved or deleted. Here's the old link: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...hlight=key+fob
Maybe you can PM Troy (forum owner) to point you to this thread or contact Bill Curlee (forum member) to give you further instructions.
Good luck!
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I'd try a new fob first and see if that cures your problem. If it continues to act up, it could be the receiver in the car. I had this happen on my '99 and the dealer had to replace the receiver - worked fine after that.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I'd try a new fob first and see if that cures your problem. If it continues to act up, it could be the receiver in the car. I had this happen on my '99 and the dealer had to replace the receiver - worked fine after that.
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A possibility is the battery loses contact when the fob is bumped. Pretty easy to do, even when in your pocket. Try gently prying up the battery contacts so they press harder on the battery. Worked for me - no problem in last 4 years.
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Try monitoring your tire pressures (car has to be moving). It is the same receiver that gets the signal from your key fob transmitter. If the tire pressures read out and the key fob doesn't work, then the problem is with the key fob.
