FOB Programming
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FOB Programming
So, my battery has to be replaced and will be getting a new one for my 2005, C6. However, on my DIC, it tells me FOB not recgonized. I watched a few you tube videos, and it looks quit simple, but I am confused on something. I read in my owners manual and it tells me, on page 2-6 and 2-7 the instructions, but here is where I am confused. In my owners Manuel on those pages, it says nothing about giving me the read out on the DIC, “off accessory to learn.” Also, it does not give me the “wait 10 minutes” read out, either. Or, to repeat this process twomor time for a total time of 30 minutes.
But, it outline more steps, according to my owners manual fo Canadian vehicles, pages 2-7 to 2-8 which was more consistent with watching the you tube videos.
I live in the US, Houston, Tx, and want to do this in correct manner. Any suggestions will appreciated. Thanks.
But, it outline more steps, according to my owners manual fo Canadian vehicles, pages 2-7 to 2-8 which was more consistent with watching the you tube videos.
I live in the US, Houston, Tx, and want to do this in correct manner. Any suggestions will appreciated. Thanks.
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So, my battery has to be replaced and will be getting a new one for my 2005, C6. However, on my DIC, it tells me FOB not recgonized. I watched a few you tube videos, and it looks quit simple, but I am confused on something. I read in my owners manual and it tells me, on page 2-6 and 2-7 the instructions, but here is where I am confused. In my owners Manuel on those pages, it says nothing about giving me the read out on the DIC, “off accessory to learn.” Also, it does not give me the “wait 10 minutes” read out, either. Or, to repeat this process twomor time for a total time of 30 minutes.
But, it outline more steps, according to my owners manual fo Canadian vehicles, pages 2-7 to 2-8 which was more consistent with watching the you tube videos.
I live in the US, Houston, Tx, and want to do this in correct manner. Any suggestions will appreciated. Thanks.
But, it outline more steps, according to my owners manual fo Canadian vehicles, pages 2-7 to 2-8 which was more consistent with watching the you tube videos.
I live in the US, Houston, Tx, and want to do this in correct manner. Any suggestions will appreciated. Thanks.
Last edited by FatsWaller; Nov 24, 2018 at 01:13 PM.
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Thanks......I will probably do that after I install my new battery for my vette, but my FOB’s, all 3 were great until my battery lost voltage to levels that will not start the vette, but all the accessories would still come on. But, I go back to my original post, if, I have to reprogram them, what steps do I take? My owners manual is telling two different ways, and all the YouTube shows how to program them according g to the Canadian pages as outlined in my manual. The vehicles I saw in the videos all had US plates, but followed the Canadian method, as outlined.
Last edited by c6vetteinhouston; Nov 24, 2018 at 01:54 PM.
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Use the instructions in the following forum link. I followed them to the letter to add a used key fob I bought on eBay. Worked perfectly.
C6 Comprehensive Fob Programming Instructions
C6 Comprehensive Fob Programming Instructions
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As FatsWaller said, DON'T do any FOB programming. Replace the car battery and the FOB batteries. A bad car battery and/or bad FOB batteries don't erase FOB programming.
IF, after replacing all of the batteries, you think you need to reprogram the FOBs, come back here and tell us why you think that.
You mentioned Canadian a couple times. I don't understand the situation but original Canadian and European cars cannot be programmed by the owner, must be done by a dealer.
Here are verified programming instructions that must be followed exactly:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tructions.html
IF, after replacing all of the batteries, you think you need to reprogram the FOBs, come back here and tell us why you think that.
You mentioned Canadian a couple times. I don't understand the situation but original Canadian and European cars cannot be programmed by the owner, must be done by a dealer.
Here are verified programming instructions that must be followed exactly:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tructions.html
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Thanks......I will probably do that after I install my new battery for my vette, but my FOB’s, all 3 were great until my battery lost voltageto levels thatwill not start the vette, but all the accessories would still come on. But I go back to my original post, if, I have to reprogram them, whatcha steps do I take? My owners manual is telling two different ways, and all the YouTube shows how to program them according g to the Canadian pages as outlined in my manual. The vehicles I saw in the videos all had US plates, but followed the Canadian method, as outlined.
However, the only time that you would ever need to do the long procedure would be if your are erasing all of the fobs from the car's memory in order to put them into a different logical order, or to replace a lost / damaged fob. The short procedure can be used to add a 3rd or 4th fob. I've done this one, and it was very straight forward.
Also, you might want to look in this sticky: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...9-14-16-a.html
There are two threads in there concerning "Fob not detected" which may be of some use.
EDIT: I see Rick posted while I was composing.
Last edited by FatsWaller; Nov 24, 2018 at 01:53 PM.
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OP: Listen to these guys who are telling you NOT to re-program your fob.
And according to the ever-knowledgeable Mrs. Ow, fobs do NOT become mysteriously "un-programmed."
And according to the ever-knowledgeable Mrs. Ow, fobs do NOT become mysteriously "un-programmed."
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Fobs for the C6 never need reprogramming unless you don't have a fob that's programmed to the car as #1 & #2 that can access the car options. Then you can use the long procedure to reprogram the fobs to get a fob#1 and/or a fob #2.
Even when fob batteries go completely dead and the car battery goes completely dead, the fobs still never become un-programmed for the car. You just replace the appropriate battery or batteries with new ones and that's all you need to do.
Last edited by Vette_DD; Nov 24, 2018 at 03:36 PM.
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You can only use the key in the rear cylinder to put the car into fob relean mode on a USA model car.
On a export model, you have to use a Tech II to get the car into fob relearn, and even with the tech II, will have a 10 min count down still.
The positive about using a Tech II, you can program a fob into any of the RCDLR's 4 fob positions, isntead of having to reprogram all the fobs back in one at a time with the key long procedure isntead.
As before you go to program a new fob in, using a working fob that will start the car, remove its battery and try to start the car with the battteryless fob in the glove box slot.
If the car will start, the glove box fob antenna is in the right spot, and should be no problems when it comes time to program the new fob in.
On a export model, you have to use a Tech II to get the car into fob relearn, and even with the tech II, will have a 10 min count down still.
The positive about using a Tech II, you can program a fob into any of the RCDLR's 4 fob positions, isntead of having to reprogram all the fobs back in one at a time with the key long procedure isntead.
As before you go to program a new fob in, using a working fob that will start the car, remove its battery and try to start the car with the battteryless fob in the glove box slot.
If the car will start, the glove box fob antenna is in the right spot, and should be no problems when it comes time to program the new fob in.
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So, my battery has to be replaced and will be getting a new one for my 2005, C6. However, on my DIC, it tells me FOB not recgonized. I watched a few you tube videos, and it looks quit simple, but I am confused on something. I read in my owners manual and it tells me, on page 2-6 and 2-7 the instructions, but here is where I am confused. In my owners Manuel on those pages, it says nothing about giving me the read out on the DIC, “off accessory to learn.” Also, it does not give me the “wait 10 minutes” read out, either. Or, to repeat this process twomor time for a total time of 30 minutes.
But, it outline more steps, according to my owners manual fo Canadian vehicles, pages 2-7 to 2-8 which was more consistent with watching the you tube videos.
I live in the US, Houston, Tx, and want to do this in correct manner. Any suggestions will appreciated. Thanks.
But, it outline more steps, according to my owners manual fo Canadian vehicles, pages 2-7 to 2-8 which was more consistent with watching the you tube videos.
I live in the US, Houston, Tx, and want to do this in correct manner. Any suggestions will appreciated. Thanks.
Does your car start when the fob is correctly inserted in the glove box slot? If so, the fob is recognized by the car and does not need to be reprogrammed.
IF SO, then as everyone has said (I'm glad people are listening), don't reprogram your fobs. Just replace your fob batteries. Buy from a good source, because batteries (2032s) are notoriously bad (under-powered from the get-go anymore), so even new ones may be not quite up to snuff for our Vettes.
If the first battery you install still isn't working, then install another. I had a multi-pack fo ten or so that only had two batteries strong enough to power our fobs. The batteries were plenty strong enough to power other devices, but our cars require more power from the battery than virtually any other thing that uses a 2032 battery.