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Trunk and door keyless entry problem

Old Jul 18, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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I've had my c6 for 4 years. All of a sudden the doors and trunk won't open by pressing the pads on car doors and trunk. The red light doesn't even come on. I brought it to the dealer and they kept it for 3 days and of course it doesn't do it there. I get home and start having problem again. Even when I used the FOB the doors wouldn't unlock, the headlights didn't even flash. It starts fine though. Any ideas?
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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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Let me give you the simple stuff first. Does it do this with both Fobs? Did you change the batteries in the Fob? Do you have the Fob in your pocket with a cell phone which can interfere with the fobs?
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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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Let me give you the simple stuff first. Does it do this with both Fobs? Did you change the batteries in the Fob? Do you have the Fob in your pocket with a cell phone which can interfere with the fobs?
No, I haven't changed batteries. One FOB had never been used in 4 yrs. Yes, it was in my purse along with cell phone, but I have always done this. It does work sometimes though.
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No, I haven't changed batteries. One FOB had never been used in 4 yrs. Yes, it was in my purse along with cell phone, but I have always done this. It does work sometimes though.
I think that a marginal FOB battery sounds like a good possibility. I am kind of suprised the Stealership did not change it. For a couple $ you can replace it. Here is how:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ement-diy.html
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I agree - sounds like weak fob battery. The one in my spare fob died after less than two years, despite never being used.
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I agree - sounds like weak fob battery. The one in my spare fob died after less than two years, despite never being used.
Even if I don't have a problem starting the car? Thanks for the info. I'll try the batteries.
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Keep it away from your cell phone after you change the battery. Many have reported cell phone interference with the fob signal.
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