Keyless entry not working
11-08-2011, 02:33 PM
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Yes they were working up until just a couple of weeks ago. The one I carry all the time was working but slowly. Would have to push the button a couple of times to lock or unlock. So I got the one that had not been used out of the cabinet and tried it nothing. So I put new batteries in both remotes nothing. I really wouldnt care about this but winter is coming and I love my remote start. Without the fobs working I will have to go out in the cold to crank my car. I guess I am a little spoiled.
11-08-2011, 03:06 PM
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There isn't a battery in the mirror. Maybe they meant the RCDLR mounted in the headlining near the mirror. Still that's not a battery but rather the module that receives the RF signal from the transmitters and the tire pressure sensors.
11-08-2011, 05:01 PM
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What do you suggest I do? Take it to the dealer and have them check it out. Or do you think unhooking the car battery will reset the system?
11-08-2011, 06:30 PM
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I am still betting the battery contacts have broken, especially if you have replaced the battery. When you try to do it the logical way, you can easily mess it up; you have to remove the circuit board from the rubber and carefully PUSH the battery out/in. If you have not already replaced the batteries then try that, BTW most autoparts stores have a FOB tester sitting on the checkout counter, no assistance needed, you just walk up to it and push your button and watch for the lights.
11-08-2011, 07:38 PM
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I am still betting the battery contacts have broken, especially if you have replaced the battery. When you try to do it the logical way, you can easily mess it up; you have to remove the circuit board from the rubber and carefully PUSH the battery out/in. If you have not already replaced the batteries then try that, BTW most autoparts stores have a FOB tester sitting on the checkout counter, no assistance needed, you just walk up to it and push your button and watch for the lights.
Does advance auto have this tester you are talking about? I have two remotes one is new unused I got it out of the cabinet and it did not work either put new battery in it hoping it was just dead. Neither one works. I was standing in from of my car this evening and was pressing the buttons occasionally the unlock button on the fob will make the lights come on. But the only way it will even try to work is to be standing at the front. Any ideas?
11-08-2011, 07:58 PM
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Does advance auto have this tester you are talking about? I have two remotes one is new unused I got it out of the cabinet and it did not work either put new battery in it hoping it was just dead. Neither one works. I was standing in from of my car this evening and was pressing the buttons occasionally the unlock button on the fob will make the lights come on. But the only way it will even try to work is to be standing at the front. Any ideas?
11-09-2011, 12:26 PM
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keyless not working
Ok I went to advance auto and used the key fob tester. It lit up when I pushed the unlock button not the lock button. I can lock my car with the power button on the door and unlock it with the remote. The new unused remote works much quicker than the one I had been using for 3 yrs.
I guess the only thing left to do is go to the dealer.
Replaced batteries in both remotes, cleaned contacts, and checked to make sure the battery was making good contact. Unhooked the car battery to see if that would reset the system. Didnt work. If it wasnt for my remote start I really would not worry about it. But winter time can be pretty cold here in Southwestern VA.
2008 HHR LT, Black, leather, chrome, 2.4L, no onstar, and Basset Hound on the back window.
I guess the only thing left to do is go to the dealer.
Replaced batteries in both remotes, cleaned contacts, and checked to make sure the battery was making good contact. Unhooked the car battery to see if that would reset the system. Didnt work. If it wasnt for my remote start I really would not worry about it. But winter time can be pretty cold here in Southwestern VA.
2008 HHR LT, Black, leather, chrome, 2.4L, no onstar, and Basset Hound on the back window.
11-09-2011, 06:28 PM
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Neither fob lit up for locking? Did the other fob used to work? If the fobs don't light up the tester, then it's not likely the car's fault. Before you spend lot's of money at the dealer, try Ebay for new "rubber" I searched "remote fob gm repair" and got a lot of results at $5.48 free shipping, other terms may get different results. That beats a $78 minimum shop charge!
11-09-2011, 07:10 PM
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Neither fob lit up for locking? Did the other fob used to work? If the fobs don't light up the tester, then it's not likely the car's fault. Before you spend lot's of money at the dealer, try Ebay for new "rubber" I searched "remote fob gm repair" and got a lot of results at $5.48 free shipping, other terms may get different results. That beats a $78 minimum shop charge!
It is strange that the new fob is doing the same think, on the locking part. I called the dealer and they said it sound like the transmitter. I guess I will have to bite the bullet take it in for a checkup.