'98 C5 auto turns itself on/off without key
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From: Caldwell Idaho
'98 C5 auto turns itself on/off without key
I have a 1998 C5 automatic convertible with 22K miles on it. Recently it has started to behave strangely. I park it in my garage and while working on another car, I hear this "klick -klick" from the '98 Vette. with each "klick" the inside door "levers" flip in and out and the car turns itself on and off. When it turns itself on, the lights under the mirror also come on.
Does this have anything to the remote that is supposed to turn the car on as you approach it? I have turned that function off on the remote and the remote is placed in a metal safe about 20 feet away. But it doesn't matter; the car continues to turn itself on and off.
Any ideas on what's going on and how to fix it?
Thanks, guys.
Phil Erikson
Does this have anything to the remote that is supposed to turn the car on as you approach it? I have turned that function off on the remote and the remote is placed in a metal safe about 20 feet away. But it doesn't matter; the car continues to turn itself on and off.
Any ideas on what's going on and how to fix it?
Thanks, guys.
Phil Erikson
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From: Reinholds PA
take the battery out of your remote and see if it stops it I had similar problem with the wifes remote she would walk through the garage with remote in her purse and car would lock bought a new one on ebay 17 bucks problem solved
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You can't buy a fob for a 98 for anywhere close to 17 bucks.
The problem is the passive feature on your fob. Do you possibly have another fob somewhere in the car or nearby? Many times the passive feature doesn't turn off when you slide the switch to off due to dust or corrosion. Slide the switch back and forth rapidly several times to see if it cleans it off. The ultimate test is as stated, remove the battery, or take the fob farther away. You'll see that the cycling stops and know for sure. That's one of the reasons GM eliminated the passive feature.
PS If you need a fob and don't want the passive feature, you can buy one for a 2000 year model and it will program and work fine with your car, but will not have the passive feature or switch.
The problem is the passive feature on your fob. Do you possibly have another fob somewhere in the car or nearby? Many times the passive feature doesn't turn off when you slide the switch to off due to dust or corrosion. Slide the switch back and forth rapidly several times to see if it cleans it off. The ultimate test is as stated, remove the battery, or take the fob farther away. You'll see that the cycling stops and know for sure. That's one of the reasons GM eliminated the passive feature.
PS If you need a fob and don't want the passive feature, you can buy one for a 2000 year model and it will program and work fine with your car, but will not have the passive feature or switch.
Last edited by 65GGvert; Oct 3, 2013 at 10:08 PM.
