It all started when they stopped to close the door with the remote control. However opened perfectly. Then he began to open badly. Only under strong pressure several times. Later stops working and the button. I thought that the problem was battery, replaced no results.
problem with alarm
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Just making sure I am understanding correctly. Your remote isn't unlocking the car anymore? Do the other remote buttons work?
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From what I just gathered. The buttons have worn out to the point they don't make contact to the board. OR you broke the board from pressure
I'm betting it's the same problem I had, the buttons just need replaced. $5 on eBay.
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The gummy thing pad lol. They have like nubs on the bottom
Yes, they're carbon pads.
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That could be a reason. Did entry to get an actual good quality gm piece? Or a used remote. Just swap chips
Definitely not used. Shiny and new.. lol Bought the casing and the buttons this last time and did the chip swap. It's definitely not GM quality. Plastic is lighter/thinner feeling. Staring at it on my desk right now and I'm noticing the paint is starting to rub off the unlock button already.. haha
I'll second Liz, it's cheaper and lighter material. Haven't had mine long and no noticeable wear.
You can buy a while new remote if needed. But you will need it to be reprogrammed at a dealership or mechanic with a Tech 2 machine.
You can test your current remote by opening it up and using a paperclip to bridge the lock circuit. That will tell you if it is just the buttons.
You can test your current remote by opening it up and using a paperclip to bridge the lock circuit. That will tell you if it is just the buttons.
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I understand you correctly? If the problem is in the buttons that I should just replace them. But what if the problem is in the chip. Can I buy a keyless entirely? And then how to set it up under my cobalt?
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I tried connecting the contacts does not help. So I think that the problem is in the chip.Could you show a link to Ebay where there are keychain with a chip?
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I tried connecting the contacts does not help. So I think that the problem is in the chip.Could you show a link to Ebay where there are keychain with a chip?
Is the battery connected alright? Do the other buttons work?
You should search for the number on the back of your current remote, but here's an example.
http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=161145638232
You should search for the number on the back of your current remote, but here's an example.
http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=161145638232
Basically a GM specific diagnostics computer.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/160838070767?lpid=82
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/160838070767?lpid=82
Do the other buttons on the remote work?
Is the battery clip still attached? Mine broke and I has to solder it back on.