Key fob won't stay programmed.

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Nov 28, 2003 | 11:52 PM

low98vette

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Key fob won't stay programmed.

I have a98 vette and after you program the fob it works just one time then its out again. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I love this site. It rocks :party: Thanks Tate

Nov 29, 2003 | 03:30 PM

98silverC5

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Re: Key fob won't stay programmed. (low98vette)

Mine did the same thing, battery was going dead. Need to install a new battery then do a complete reprogram of all fobs (not just pressing lock & unlock). That cured my problem. :D

Nov 29, 2003 | 03:33 PM

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Re: Key fob won't stay programmed. (98silverC5)

replace abttery $1.29 at K-mart

Nov 29, 2003 | 08:52 PM

Colorado Chuck

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Re: Key fob won't stay programmed. (Monster231)

For whatever reason, I had a somewhat similar problem even after changing the battery. Sometimes it worked, sometimes not. Knock on wood, but then it started working 100% of the time.

Nov 29, 2003 | 08:56 PM

NEPTUNEBILL

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Re: Key fob won't stay programmed. (low98vette)

I've changed the battery and it helped, mine seems to get where I almost have to be on the hood of the car before it responds and lately it won't pop the hatch, it seems like the one I have for my tahoe has lasted for years with no probs, so to sum up mine is a pos as well---

Nov 30, 2003 | 12:24 AM

jimhild

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Re: Key fob won't stay programmed. (NEPTUNEBILL)

In general the problem is the FOB and it needs to be replaced. Ebay typically has them for $35 - $40. The clasic FOB failure is to work one time after reprogramming then the security portion of the FOB doesn't work the next time.

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Nov 30, 2003 | 09:12 AM

low98vette

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Re: Key fob won't stay programmed. (low98vette)

Thanks Guys :seeya I have replaced thebattery and it is still wrong :mad I guess I will have to buy a new fob. Thanks for all of the help.Tate :steering:

Nov 30, 2003 | 10:13 AM

bowtiebandit

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Re: Key fob won't stay programmed. (low98vette)

This may apply also..

RKE and/or Low Tire Pressure Monitoring System Inop (Replace RKE Module) #99-08-52-002 - (04/20/1999)
Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) and/or Low Tire Pressure Monitoring System Inoperative (Replace RKE Module)
1997-98 Chevrolet Corvette

Condition
Some customers may comment on the following conditions:

The remote keyless entry system (RKE) is intermittently inoperative.
The Driver's Information Center is inoperative or it displays the following messages intermittently and usually at start-up of the vehicle:
Low tire pressure.
Tire pressure trouble codes may occur.
Cause
When the ambient temperature of the interior is less than 10° C (50° F), some oscillating transistors may stop working. However, when the interior warms, they begin to work with the next key cycle. The module in question is P/N 10401040.

Correction
Replace the RKE Module with P/N 10422621.

Parts Information
Part Number
Description

10422621
Module, Keyless Entry & Low Tire Pressure Module