Key FOB acting up
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Melting Slicks
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Key FOB acting up
Hi, I tried to resurrect an older thread with the same subject as to not reinvent the wheel but for some reason it was closed. Anyway...
My key fob is acting crazy. A few weeks ago it stopped working and each time I went through the reset instructions...hold down LOCK & UNLOCK for seven seconds...the horn sounds...and it works again. I would come back to the car 15 mintues later and it's dead.
Shortly after (a few days) I received Low Battery Voltage messages on the DIC so I replaced the battery and all was good for two weeks. Now this morning it started again! Every time I go to my car I have to reset to make it work again.
I opened the FOB up and cleaned the contacts to ensure the buttons registered with the FOB. Other than checking the FOB battery what else could it be?
My key fob is acting crazy. A few weeks ago it stopped working and each time I went through the reset instructions...hold down LOCK & UNLOCK for seven seconds...the horn sounds...and it works again. I would come back to the car 15 mintues later and it's dead.
Shortly after (a few days) I received Low Battery Voltage messages on the DIC so I replaced the battery and all was good for two weeks. Now this morning it started again! Every time I go to my car I have to reset to make it work again.
I opened the FOB up and cleaned the contacts to ensure the buttons registered with the FOB. Other than checking the FOB battery what else could it be?
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '17
Hi, I tried to resurrect an older thread with the same subject as to not reinvent the wheel but for some reason it was closed. Anyway...
My key fob is acting crazy. A few weeks ago it stopped working and each time I went through the reset instructions...hold down LOCK & UNLOCK for seven seconds...the horn sounds...and it works again. I would come back to the car 15 mintues later and it's dead.
Shortly after (a few days) I received Low Battery Voltage messages on the DIC so I replaced the battery and all was good for two weeks. Now this morning it started again! Every time I go to my car I have to reset to make it work again.
I opened the FOB up and cleaned the contacts to ensure the buttons registered with the FOB. Other than checking the FOB battery what else could it be?
My key fob is acting crazy. A few weeks ago it stopped working and each time I went through the reset instructions...hold down LOCK & UNLOCK for seven seconds...the horn sounds...and it works again. I would come back to the car 15 mintues later and it's dead.
Shortly after (a few days) I received Low Battery Voltage messages on the DIC so I replaced the battery and all was good for two weeks. Now this morning it started again! Every time I go to my car I have to reset to make it work again.
I opened the FOB up and cleaned the contacts to ensure the buttons registered with the FOB. Other than checking the FOB battery what else could it be?
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Wounded Warrior Escort '11
As mentioned already, there's a device inside with only four contacts. Check for a broken contact and resolder, otherwise, the fobs appear to have a lifetime. After 8-10 years, they die for other unknown reasons. Contact Gene Culley at www.gmpartshouse.com as he's got the best price in town for them.
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As mentioned already, there's a device inside with only four contacts. Check for a broken contact and resolder, otherwise, the fobs appear to have a lifetime. After 8-10 years, they die for other unknown reasons. Contact Gene Culley at www.gmpartshouse.com as he's got the best price in town for them.
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
I'm reading into your words that you've probably lost both fobs as in their operation. Best thing there if you want assurances is to go to the dealer and have them test a known good fob on your car.
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Wounded Warrior Escort '11
I have no idea about aftermarket fobs therefore I will suggest the GM fobs. Gene Culley has the best price on them at www.gmpartshouse.com
