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Old 07-18-2005, 07:09 PM
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Key Fob is all messed up, wont lock the doors, wont open the trunk, and barely opens the door. Its apparent I need a new fob. Checked with the dealership and itll cost me over $120 to get the fob and have it programmed. Is there any other way I can get this done without getting raped by the dealership???
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Before doing that.. try holding lock + unlock next to the car it will try and sync with the car without doing that ****
http://installuniversity.com/install...ar/key_fob.htm
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Might wanna try and pop it open and clean the contacts in there. Just take a pensil eraser and clean them. Alot of times they will get gummed up and cause problems.
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Originally Posted by chevymec
Might wanna try and pop it open and clean the contacts in there. Just take a pensil eraser and clean them. Alot of times they will get gummed up and cause problems.
That's another thing.. both of mine were gummed to hell i used a wet wash cloth..
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both of mine were gummed to hell i used a wet wash cloth..
Not a good idea. As the water will cause corrosion later on, and you will REALLY need a new fob.
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Rubbing alcohol would be a better choice than water if it's really gummed up. Or you can buy contact cleaner from Radio Shack.
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you can get a new fob on ebay for like 20 bucks
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Originally Posted by shouldaboughttheZ
Not a good idea. As the water will cause corrosion later on, and you will REALLY need a new fob.
I dont know man.. i did that a couple months ago and it looks fine to me i just opened it up looks like new .. i dried it with a Q-tip etc btw..




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