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C6 FOB acting funny

CHASZ51

CHASZ51

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Seems like only in the morning in the garage i get a FOB not dectected on the DIC. It don't seem to do it any other time. Anyone have this problem before??
 
Seems I had similar problems, but replacing the battery fixed them.
 
Rich Z said:
Seems I had similar problems, but replacing the battery fixed them.
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Both FOB's did nothing to start it. Had to use the glove box slot. Any other time it is fine. If works fine to lock and un lock the car. This a 2013 and it was made in May of 2012 so maybe the batteries are as old as the car?
 
Yep FOB battery for both FOB's simple instructions on YOU TUBE .I did go to Best Buy and asked for batteries for a FOB and he asked what a FOB was ???? Walmart and CVS are other sources .
 
vett boy said:
Yep FOB battery for both FOB's simple instructions on YOU TUBE .I did go to Best Buy and asked for batteries for a FOB and he asked what a FOB was ???? Walmart and CVS are other sources .
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I think is ee a slot to pop it apart. Wonder if a dealer would do it? My luck i would break them both.
 
CHASZ51 said:
I think is ee a slot to pop it apart. Wonder if a dealer would do it? My luck i would break them both.
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I know what you mean but if you watch YOU TUBE it's not that bad of a chore .If you can wait till January I'll come down and do it for ya .:D
 
vett boy said:
I know what you mean but if you watch YOU TUBE it's not that bad of a chore .If you can wait till January I'll come down and do it for ya .:D
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I saw the vid. I just don't think it is the battery. Only does it in the morning in the garage.
 
With ANYTHING battery powered, always suspect the batters (power supply) first before trying anything else. Especially if the battery is 5 or so years old. Could just be corrosion between the battery and the contacts making intermittent connection that can cause all sorts of strange things.

It's simple to do, so give it a whirl. I believe they use a CR2032 battery, which you can find anywhere.

You might even want to get some spray electronic contact cleaner and spray the FOB inside too. Helps clean up all contacts and mating surfaces.
 
Rich Z said:
With ANYTHING battery powered, always suspect the batters (power supply) first before trying anything else. Especially if the battery is 5 or so years old. Could just be corrosion between the battery and the contacts making intermittent connection that can cause all sorts of strange things.

It's simple to do, so give it a whirl. I believe they use a CR2032 battery, which you can find anywhere.

You might even want to get some spray electronic contact cleaner and spray the FOB inside too. Helps clean up all contacts and mating surfaces.
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I wil take one apart and try it out.
 
Changed the battery in both FOB's and both seem to work. Still odd that first thing this morning in the garage before changing the battery it had to go in the glove box slot but started fine where ever i went.
 
Most locksmith shops sell the FOB batteries and many have a tester on the counter. They are usually MUCH cheaper than the dealers as well. And they will probably change them out for you if you but a battery(s).
 
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