There are quite a few reasons a key fob might stop working, I just wish I could tell you what they are :)
I can tell you there are some tricks to getting a key fob to work again.
1)
Change the battery
I know you stated you tried this, but make sure you installed the battery correctly. Batteries don't last forever, you'll be surprised how often it's just a dead battery!
Click here for a video on how to open a GM key fob, or search our YouTube channel on how to change a battery for your specific year, make, and model!
2)
Wipe the board
The board inside your remote can get a lot more filthy than you think! When the board is dirty it can prohibit the contact to the circuit board when you push down on the button. Simply wiping the circuit board off can make your key fob like new again!
3)
The old car battery reset trick
I know this sounds absurd, but it works sometimes and is worth trying. If you exhausted all of the options above, disconnect bot terminals on your car battery for 10 minutes. Then reconnect them and try your key fob. This has worked for many people and I have no idea why. If you do, please comment below to explain.
4)
New fob!
It might be time for a new key fob! No need to dread over the expensive costs of a new key fob, at Keyless Entry Remote Fob Inc., you can get a refurbished one for a very affordable price! You won't even be able to tell the difference. Just
search your vehicle make, model, and year to find your key fob or give us a call at 402-671-5100.
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