Im sure im not the only person who has dropped there remote or something like that. Well the solders were broken and just had to heat them up to get the remote working again. Just an FWI

 

Wow I took my remote off of the key-chain years ago, guess its time to grab the heat gun off the shelf... Genius.....

 

This is a very common problem with these transmitters.
Make sure to take care with the application of heat and solder, as the components on the board will be damaged

 

I bought everything to retro fit the 2 way factory GM key fobs on eBay, now i can use the remote start work farther than 20 feet away.

 

The cars with the factory remote start were supposed to have an ideal range of 100 feet I believe

 

Found in my owners manual:

The vehicle's doors can be locked and unlocked, and the trunk can be unlatched from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 65 feet (20 m) away with the remote keyless entry transmitter.

If your vehicle has the remote start feature you can also start your vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Your remote keyless entry transmitter, with the remote start button, provides an increased range of 195 feet (60 m) away. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. As a result, you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on.



The max distance likely changes from platform to platform, due to differences in component placement. Hope this helps.

 

Saw remotes on ebay also - I need a couple replacement button pads.

There was an upgrade to the early RKE / RS systems. A search would find the bulliten.

 

I've got one that just opens the trunk. Took it apart and soldered it back together and there was no deference.

 

thats about where mines at now. door lock button first stopped working, now the unlock button work once about every 10 times i hit it.

 

Well its not a cure all but it helped mine out the solders that held the battery claw were broken so mine wasn't gettin any juice to power the remote

 

Sounds like the button pad is shot.
You could try this http://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=30813
Or I've seen the pads on eBay new for around $6 shipped.

 

never thought about the buttons being an issue i might just by a new pad and give it a try. thanks

 

bought a 5 dollar pad from ebay works perfectly now.



thanks

 

Best I can figure my fob is inside a forklift in west virginia, somewhere around the maryland border.

Where is a good place to get one? I was just going to stop by the dealership and get one so that it can be reprogrammed. I need to pick up a glove box latch anyways.

 

Ebay does sell them. But like anything on there. mixed results.