pontiyak

Hi
Brought a 2008 C6 back from Florida in Dec. It's persisting with the "No Fobs Detected" problem and it looks like I'll have to take it to a dealership for service when the snow's gone. Can anyone recommend a dealer that has impressed you with their service and technical knowledge of late Corvettes?
Thanks
Bill.

LIVIO

Hi Bill, I have always used Wilson-Niblett Chevrolet in Richmond Hill without any issues but this may be too much of a drive for you.

Livio

2003yukondenali

If anyone has any suggestions in the Windsor/Chatham/London area let me know also.

JPEAK

You may want to contact a local corvette club. They would be able to give you assistance.
http://www.corvetteclubofwindsor.com/

or

http://www.corvetteswo.com/index.html

Good Luck

vt65

did you try disconnecting the battery? Does GM have a trouble shooting website?

Cdn Z06 Mike

This is probably a stupid question but this happens with both fobs? Also make sure your car battery is fully charged or you will get that message also.

C6SUMMER

Bill, I had this same issue with my C6 for the first year that I had the car. Had no issues with the fobs except when the vette was parked in my own garage.

Took it to the dealer happens to be "Wilson-Niblett" and they could fine nothing wrong. A few weeks later it was bugging me so much because to start the car in the garage I had to put the fob in the glove box to be recognized.

Problem was finally solved by shutting the entire power in the house of, something was interfering with the signal. As it turned out it was my wife's mastercraft garage door opener that was causing the interference. It had nothing to do with the Vette. Don't know if your problem is similar but It drove me nuts until I figured it out.

Hope this helps.

pontiyak

Hi again. I have posted the whole story on this car in the C6 General forum. It can be found by searching "No Fob Detected -Dead Battery/"
It should be interesting to all of us inhabitants of The Great White North.
My first posting indicated that I was suspicious that my problem was temperature related and in my most recent, I told how the problems totally disappeared with the recent Feb. thaw and ambient temps of 10deg C.
Back when I was working, we regularly used some pretty high priced electronic equipment in less than ideal, industrial conditions. We always made sure the instruments were warm and cozy before using them. A lot of jokes were made regarding "California Electronics"
It's not so common today, but 10-20 years ago, many electronic devices just quit when temperatures got down in the freezing range.
I have spent many hours reading threads posted in the general discussion and there is no end of postings regarding problems getting into C6s, getting the Fobs recognized and starting and shutting down. For whatever reason, not everyone posting indicates where they are located, but many of the people with problems are located in the cooler regions.
Usually, the problems are blamed on low batteries, both main and Fob. Replacing them cures some problems while others, like mine are not. If batteries don't cure the problems, the blame is usually placed on the RCDLR module and I now believe that to be correct. However, I think the problem resides in some component of the module that just does not like low temps and at some threshhold, stops functioning.
There may be a few of us out there that actually drive our cars in the winter and others, like me who fire them up periodically. I'm wondering how many have experienced glitches from time to time as temperatures vary.
Bill.

harleyvette

Definetly DO NOT go to DANE KANE!!!! in Windsor Ont.

CanadaGrant

There is a service bulletin out on this problem for all 2005 - 2008 Corvettes that involves re-programming the RCDLR.

"Condition/Concern:
Some customers may comment of an occasional "No Fob Detected" message displayed on the DIC when the fob is located somewhere on the drivers seat. They also may comment that the fob reminder (3 horn honks) is heard when exiting the vehicle with the key fob. This is because the original RCDLR software does not adequately cover the drivers seat and it can also detect the fob when it is slightly outside the drivers door. The new software will add a new zone to better cover the drivers seat, and it will also add a 2 second delay after the door closes before checking the fob on the interior."

Might be part of your problem. The service bulletin is #PIC4642A.
For 2008 Corvettes the new software version is 25927326.

Airwilf

Thanx for the service bulletin info Grant.I have a new fob that has to be programmed.I have one that cracked/split open for no particular reason sitting in the drawer of my desk.Bought a new one from Ken Fitchner Chev that'll have to be programmed this spring.

Airwilf

I have a set of 08 service manuals if I can be of any help.Off topic,I spent a few "memorable"summers in Cloyne in my past Hydro One helicopter days.Ahhh...the memories......hic..

79 Bullet

Instead of taking it to the dealer to have your fob programmed you might be able to do it yourself. Recently bought a fob for my DD and they sent instructions on how to do it myself. It was something crazy like open the pass door, turn ign on, turn on headlights scratch head etc etc it was like a 10 step process but it worked. I was able to program all my remotes