Do I need a new key fob?
#1
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
Thread Starter
Do I need a new key fob?
The remote key fob on my Monte Carlo works, but I can only get it to work when I about 5 feet or closer to the car. I thought it might have been the battery, so I put a new one in, but that didn't help. I also used the learn remote key from the DIC, but that also didn't help. Would a new fob help?
#2
Retired
If you have tried to clean the board contacts and the rubber contacts with alcohol, then give this a try...
Repair Key Fob Remote'* worn out contacts - Chevy HHR Network
Repair Key Fob Remote'* worn out contacts - Chevy HHR Network
__________________
Retired Administrator
2002 *-10 5.7 V8
2023 Jeep Rubicon Diesel
Retired Administrator
2002 *-10 5.7 V8
2023 Jeep Rubicon Diesel
#4
Retired
Grab Q-tips too while your at it.
__________________
Retired Administrator
2002 *-10 5.7 V8
2023 Jeep Rubicon Diesel
Retired Administrator
2002 *-10 5.7 V8
2023 Jeep Rubicon Diesel
#7
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
I may have to try this too. My panic button seems to work when I press it to turn it on, but it takes a lot of effort and attempts to turn it back off..
#8
Senior Member
True Car Nut
#9
Retired
My dictionary needs updating ONCE in awhile...
panacea
pan·a·ce·a
[pan-uh-see-uh] Show IPA
noun 1. a remedy for all disease or ills; cure-all.
2. an answer or solution for all problems or difficulties: His economic philosophy is a good one, but he tries to use it as a panacea.
panacea
pan·a·ce·a
[pan-uh-see-uh] Show IPA
noun 1. a remedy for all disease or ills; cure-all.
2. an answer or solution for all problems or difficulties: His economic philosophy is a good one, but he tries to use it as a panacea.
__________________
Retired Administrator
2002 *-10 5.7 V8
2023 Jeep Rubicon Diesel
Retired Administrator
2002 *-10 5.7 V8
2023 Jeep Rubicon Diesel
#10
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just about all the ones that I have had get like this over time. Mike has a good idea to use alcohol. Contact cleaner also works good. I usually disassemble mine and scrub with a spray cleaner like simple green and a tooth brush. Rinse the assembly real well with water and use a hair drier to remove all moisture. I work for a circuit board company and we wash most of our boards. Just make sure it is completely dry before you install the battery (new one). Never use sandpaper or steel wool.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
parallelcircuits
Audio (and aftermarket electronics)
7
08-25-2003 10:56 AM