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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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I have an '08 coupe, FOB #1 works but #2 doesn't. I have replaced the batteries it worked once after I replaced it and now it doesn't work again.

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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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>> FOB not detected checklist <<
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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I inserted in glove box and it worked. I removed it then tried starting and it didn't work. When you try to unlock it from the FOB it doesn't work.

Thanks for your quick response.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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If the replacement battery isn't smooth it won't make a good connection. See if squeezing the FOB helps. It did with mine when I had a battery that wasn't smooth.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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Those symptoms are certainly consistent with a fob that is not getting power. Could be dead or low fob battery or battery installed incorrectly...take a look at the DIY at the beginning of C6 general.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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All the Ray-O-Vac batteries I've seen for the C6 had a rough texture to one side of the battery. Don't use those.
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