I was locked out from driving my car today.

nighttowl · 01-21-2018, 10:38 PM

today I went to the auto parts store to get some stuff for my silverado, and when I came out the car alarm went off. I didnt think much of it, as it happened 1 time previously a few days ago; but when I got in and pushed the start button and a message on the dash said no transponder. The fob still locked and unlocked the car, so i figured it had enough juice in it to still function correctly but apparently it did not. i went back in the store and bought a pack of 2032 batteries for the fob - which it then started right up.

luckily i was in a place that had the battery, otherwise i would have been walking.

now i have a couple extras in the glove box in case it happens again.

donaldp · 01-21-2018, 11:01 PM

You should try the old batteries again. I don't believe your issue was with the batteries. I had a similar issue where the car would not start. I put the transponder in the cup holder and it still would not start. Thirty minutes later it started as though nothing was wrong.
I can't recall, however, if the doors would lock/unlock as my car was in my garage and I was trying to go to work.

waterman · 01-21-2018, 11:07 PM

Transponder reboot fix the problem? Battery?

Anyway thanks for the info.

JeromeS13 · 01-22-2018, 12:22 AM

If the battery dies, you can place the fob in the cupholder. There's usually a graphic that comes on the center display that shows you where to place it. In the event of a battery failure, that will still allow you to start the car...

waterman · 01-22-2018, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeromeS13

If the battery dies, you can place the fob in the cupholder. There's usually a graphic that comes on the center display that shows you where to place it. In the event of a battery failure, that will still allow you to start the car...

Good info, Thanks.

URBAN LEGEND · 01-22-2018, 04:21 AM

The question still remains. Why is this happening? It’s the 2nd time I have read this.

kwav8r · 01-22-2018, 05:34 AM

It's usually the rear most or driver's side cup holder, check the owner's manual.

I replace my fob batteries at the earliest sign of weakness, i.e. the range on the fob starts to diminish.

nighttowl · 01-22-2018, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeromeS13

If the battery dies, you can place the fob in the cupholder. There's usually a graphic that comes on the center display that shows you where to place it. In the event of a battery failure, that will still allow you to start the car...

i did that.
it didnt work.

possibly it was the fob re-boot that did it.
the car is only 6 months old, it shouldnt be dead after such a short use I would think.

Boost or bust · 01-22-2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nighttowl

i did that.
it didnt work.

possibly it was the fob re-boot that did it.
the car is only 6 months old, it shouldnt be dead after such a short use I would think.

Only six months old I would definitely call the dealer and ask them to look up technical service bulletins that might address this issue there are several out there for some weird stuff going on I don’t recall that this was one of them however

Squatch · 01-22-2018, 12:10 PM

Myself, I am NOT a fan of push button starting, Having to stick a key in an ignition is just 1 more security check, plus, I wont lose my key if it slides out of my pocket and into the Bermuda triangle.

FringBirdAloha · 01-23-2018, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squatch

Myself, I am NOT a fan of push button starting, Having to stick a key in an ignition is just 1 more security check, plus, I wont lose my key if it slides out of my pocket and into the Bermuda triangle.

Keyed ignitions are basically obsolete.

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nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,811 View My Garage	I was locked out from driving my car today. today I went to the auto parts store to get some stuff for my silverado, and when I came out the car alarm went off. I didnt think much of it, as it happened 1 time previously a few days ago; but when I got in and pushed the start button and a message on the dash said no transponder. The fob still locked and unlocked the car, so i figured it had enough juice in it to still function correctly but apparently it did not. i went back in the store and bought a pack of 2032 batteries for the fob - which it then started right up. luckily i was in a place that had the battery, otherwise i would have been walking. now i have a couple extras in the glove box in case it happens again. __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - Stock 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

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Squatch Camaro pilot Drives: 69 Camaro, 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Medford OR Posts: 299	Myself, I am NOT a fan of push button starting, Having to stick a key in an ignition is just 1 more security check, plus, I wont lose my key if it slides out of my pocket and into the Bermuda triangle. __________________ 2014 ZL1 Camaro 1969 Camaro

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donaldp Drives: 2017 Red Hot ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 321	You should try the old batteries again. I don't believe your issue was with the batteries. I had a similar issue where the car would not start. I put the transponder in the cup holder and it still would not start. Thirty minutes later it started as though nothing was wrong. I can't recall, however, if the doors would lock/unlock as my car was in my garage and I was trying to go to work.

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JeromeS13 Drives: 2017 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: FL Panhandle Posts: 1,559	If the battery dies, you can place the fob in the cupholder. There's usually a graphic that comes on the center display that shows you where to place it. In the event of a battery failure, that will still allow you to start the car...

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kwav8r Flyin NOE Drives: 2018 ZL1 (A10) Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 949	It's usually the rear most or driver's side cup holder, check the owner's manual. I replace my fob batteries at the earliest sign of weakness, i.e. the range on the fob starts to diminish.

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