Remote Transmitter Problem
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Remote Transmitter Problem
I'm having a weird problem with my remote. It began when my remote became unsynced...so I synced it by using the standard remedy (holding lock/unlock), but I noticed the remote started acting funny...it began to unlock my car without being touched. I don't utilize the passive function, so that shouldn't be an issue. Also, the sync only lasted a day. So I repeated the sync sequence, but it continues to unsync. I replaced the battery, still no fix. I opened the remote and inspected the board and contacts, but everything looks good. Any ideas?
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As a new C5 owner I was reading in the manual a procedure to sync remotes. Might check it out before you buy another one. I have to get another key and fob.
Last edited by Sargevette; May 6, 2010 at 08:51 AM.
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Most likely it is the fob gone bad. I had that happen on my '00. Once I replaced the fob, everything worked as it should.
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Thanks for the replies...yeah, I've tried the official sync procedures multiple times, so I'm pretty much convinced it's a bad fob. I've already sent TSTAR an email (thanks corvettedaddy11)...I'll post any progress.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Turn the PASSIVE switch to "OFF", otherwise it will lock when you get far enough away and UNLOCK when you get close to the Vette -
Most of us hate this function and switch it to off, 00-04 did not come with this option on the remote
Thanks,Matt
Most of us hate this function and switch it to off, 00-04 did not come with this option on the remote
Thanks,Matt
