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I have a case of my remote fob not working. Changed the batteries, checked the fuses, and tried the re-learn, but to no avail. Now, I have read that if your TPMS sensors are shot (which my four appear to be), then the fob won't work. Any suggestions or tips?
I have a case of my remote fob not working. Changed the batteries, checked the fuses, and tried the re-learn, but to no avail. Now, I have read that if your TPMS sensors are shot (which my four appear to be), then the fob won't work. Any suggestions or tips?
mine semines have been removed 20yrs when they go for 250 ec back then. Fod worked up in till alitte bit ago.
Didn't realize that - I will pick up one of those. Thanks for the tip.
Be prepared to spend some $$$. The passive remote FOBs are not easy to come by. You may need to source a used one. Even used they demand a premium. Like $80 to $100+ when you locate them.
That's why soldering your current remotes are best and cheapest solution.
That's why soldering your current remotes are best and cheapest solution.
That's what I did on my 99 vert when it stopped working and after reflowing the 6 spot's it worked like new again up until it was stolen along with the key's in a home burglary. Mine was a passive remote also.
I've owned three '99 C5's and bought one brand new, which I still own. All '97-'00 models can use the passive FOB, all 97-99 came with Passive FOBs. I've struggled with this over the years, just as you are now.
Soldering is #1 easiest and cheapest remedy. When it works. Otherwise finding a used passive FOB is option #2.
Online retailers tend to advertise the 2001 FOB for all years. Which is incorrect.
If you proceed with your Amazon purchase and find that it works...IM me and I'll buy you a beer. Both in NJ so shouldn't be too difficult to make it happen.
I keep seeing mention of how expensive they are, but I'm seeing them all over the place for around $30. What am I missing? Mine are intermittent on my 02 right now. New batteries and the relearn didn't help.
I keep seeing mention of how expensive they are, but I'm seeing them all over the place for around $30. What am I missing? Mine are intermittent on my 02 right now. New batteries and the relearn didn't help.
You are missing that the 97, 98,99 and 00 are RFA FOBs that are different frequency than 01-04. The 97,98,99 all came with "passive entry" (switch at bottom of FOB) which is a feature that unlocks your doors automatically upon proximity to the vehicle without having to touch the FOB.
The 01-04 FOBs can be purchased for $20-$30.
The passive FOBs are no longer in production. Early year C5s with RFA frequency will NOT accept the new FOB for 01-04.
Remote Fob - 99
