Key fob
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Key fob
I have a 2008 Callaway Corvette. I am getting the dreaded no fob detected. The whole car has power I have change the battery in the fob still nothing. when I placed the Fob in the glove box slot the car does start. I'm confused...
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It is possible that you put a bad battery in the fob. A good fob will start the car, even with a dead battery in it, when you use the slot in the glove box. Some new batteries have been found to be bad.
If there's anything plugged into the power outlet in the console, you may need to put the fob in the slot in order to start the car.
And another possibility is that an external strong electronic signal may disrupt communication between the fob and the car unless the fob is plugged into the slot.
If there's anything plugged into the power outlet in the console, you may need to put the fob in the slot in order to start the car.
And another possibility is that an external strong electronic signal may disrupt communication between the fob and the car unless the fob is plugged into the slot.
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It is possible that you put a bad battery in the fob. A good fob will start the car, even with a dead battery in it, when you use the slot in the glove box. Some new batteries have been found to be bad.
Another possibility is the fob will only work in the slot if a cell phone is plugged into the power outlet in the console.
And another possibility is that an external strong electronic signal will disrupt communication between the fob and th car unless the fob is plugged into the slot.
Another possibility is the fob will only work in the slot if a cell phone is plugged into the power outlet in the console.
And another possibility is that an external strong electronic signal will disrupt communication between the fob and th car unless the fob is plugged into the slot.
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If there's anything plugged into the power outlet in the console, you must put the fob in the slot in order to start the car.
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There are many things that MAY cause interference with the car detecting the fob: Cell phone/chargers, home/business security systems, fluorescent lights, magnets, smart wallets, just to name a few. This list seems to grow longer every year.
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Many of of us, if not most of us will never encounter something that interferes with the fob signal, although more and more things are potentially a problem.
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Key word being MAY. Poorly worded. Things may interfere, not necessarily will interfere. You may need to, but not you will have to place it in slot in order to start.
Many of of us, if not most of us will never encounter something that interferes with the fob signal, although more and more things are potentially a problem.
Many of of us, if not most of us will never encounter something that interferes with the fob signal, although more and more things are potentially a problem.
And where did you see that KEY WORD MAY
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Originally, it read that (paraphrased) if you're having trouble starting with the fob in the slot, then plug in your cell charger.
It's actually (apparently) just the opposite. If you're having problems UNPLUG your charger, which is what I thought, and why I questioned it.
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