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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 06:59 PM
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My C7 is not reacting to either of its FOBs Replacing batteries didn’t work. Any suggestions as to what
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 07:12 PM
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Car battery died?
Is the alarm light on the dash flashing? If not, your car battery. Open the hatch using the key inside your fob. Key cylinder is above rear license plate.
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Not all batteries are good from the source, so your replacement(s) may be sub-par from the get-go.

Did the car start when the fob was put in the slot in the steering column?
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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 01:14 AM
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Have you added anything new to the car recently, such as things plugged into the USB jacks or outlet?

I think I'm losing my mind, but it seems my fob doesn't work when it is in the pocket with my money clip, which has a magnet. In the pocket with the phone, no problem.
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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by xWS6guy
Have you added anything new to the car recently, such as things plugged into the USB jacks or outlet?

I think I'm losing my mind, but it seems my fob doesn't work when it is in the pocket with my money clip, which has a magnet. In the pocket with the phone, no problem.
It's not in your mind, magnets are a huge problem. My favorite purse has a very strong magnet clasp, and it interferes with it on a regular basis.

Many things can cause interference; magnets, phones, security systems, fluorescent lights.... the list goes on, and will be updated frequently as new sources are identified.
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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 09:27 AM
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Might I suggest that you do what this thread recommends?

http://www.ls2.com/boggs/c7/C7RKENot...dchecklist.pdf

It is the logical way to narrow down the issue. Personally, I'm with Lisa. You got 2 batteries that were crap out of the package.

Follow the steps and you'll get the car running. Don't follow the steps and you can guess your way through the crisis.

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