Key fob problem
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Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Newport News VA
Key fob problem
Everytime I go out to my car to unlock it, i have to reset my key. As soon as I get out of my car to lock it, it already does not work again. I changed the battery as well and it is still doing this. Any clues???
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Bel Air MD
Have you tried standing close to the front of the car and holding the lock and unlock buttons down together for about 7 seconds until the horn chirps? This synchronizes the remote with the car. I just had to do this because my car battery ran low after sitting for about a month.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Whittier California
I had similar problems with mine. I finally bought a new FOB and have had no problems since. If your remote is the original from 1997, it sounds like that may be your problem. Hope this helps.
Le Mans Master
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '11
I assume you are doing the above procedure when you say 'reset your key'. If this is the case and it keeps loosing it's programming it may be that...
The contacts inside the fobs, at least on the <'01 fobs, are pretty flimsy. Open up the fob and look to ensure the + and - contacts are not touching and bend them accordingly. Mine stay programmed for the most part but if I drop my fob I almost always have to reprogram it and I assume this is because the contacts lose contact with the battery or touch each other.
The contacts inside the fobs, at least on the <'01 fobs, are pretty flimsy. Open up the fob and look to ensure the + and - contacts are not touching and bend them accordingly. Mine stay programmed for the most part but if I drop my fob I almost always have to reprogram it and I assume this is because the contacts lose contact with the battery or touch each other.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Bartlesville OK
Yup I'm having the same problem with mine to and I have a 2000 model. I've tried everything including taking an eraser to where the contact is made and that didn't work either, so I'd say we both need new fobs.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Jersey Shore/Florida
Go to ebay
Originally Posted by kwest2u
from ebay. think each ran about $15 and that included shipping. Had no problem programimg them with the DIC. 
Racer
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From: Bartlesville OK
Originally Posted by kwest2u
type in corvette key fobs. It will give you a bunch of choices. Bought mine from a place called remotesuperstore.
