04-14-2023, 05:01 PM | #1 |
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Remote stopped working can't program new ones
One of the remotes stopped unlocking locking but still works to start the car. Fine I thought remote went bad ordered 2 new ones. I can't program them, I get an error service theft det system. 1 old remote still works fully 1 will only start the car. Anyone have any ideas before I go to the dealer for wallet abuse?
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04-14-2023, 11:39 PM | #2 |
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Have you trying this.
http://www.tampabaycamaros.com/repla...amaro-key-fob/ |
04-15-2023, 07:14 AM | #3 |
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I’m going to assume you tried a new battery on the original remote that is no longer working? If not, that’s the first step.
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04-15-2023, 05:05 PM | #4 |
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Tried new batts and new key fobs. 1 original KF still works full functions, 1 key fob will only start the car and when I try to add new key fobs I get service theft deterrent message. I didn't try the rest method because I'm afraid then nothing will work. I guess I'm going to call local lock smith 1st then go to the dealer if he can't fix it. Its a 15 so I don't know if the reset method will work, I read that may only work on 12's and lower.
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04-16-2023, 06:12 PM | #5 |
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Sounds like a couple of things going on. Maybe that one button is bad. I’ve had that. I have a 14 and thought only dealers and locksmiths could program them.
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04-16-2023, 07:32 PM | #6 | |
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I bought a pair of new aftermarket flip keys had them cut them also with just a picture of my key. Received them easy to program. Put working key in ignition turned to on position without starting car waited for security lock light to go off. Turned ignition off pulled key out and put unprogramed flip key in turned to run position waited for security lock light to go off. Turned to off position took key out of ignition. Put new flip key in turned to run then crank and car started. Turned car off got out of car locked it. Then tried all functions worked flawlessly. Under $50 for 2 switchblade fobs with keys cut. |
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04-17-2023, 07:19 PM | #7 | |
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04-18-2023, 09:39 AM | #8 |
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I'm meeting a locksmith today and hes going to look at it. I'll post up the out come. I have my eye on a WS6, might be time to move on if this needs a thousand dollar repair.
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04-18-2023, 12:38 PM | #9 |
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Did you try re seating the ECM connector. Sometimes the pins get corroded.
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04-18-2023, 06:30 PM | #10 |
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Lock guy wouldn't touch it, said the 13-15 Camaro must go back to the dealer. He had a snapon scanner type thing that gave a warning about it completely disabling the car. I tried the 3x10 min thing but it doesn't work in this car just get theft deterrent message. So back to the dealer it goes.
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04-18-2023, 08:21 PM | #11 | |
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04-18-2023, 08:59 PM | #12 |
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Lock guy said no problem if its the system is accepting keys but once its at 5 keys it will not accept any changes and only the dealer can reset it. But who knows? I'll call around tomorrow see if I can find a dealer that actually knows the system. I know when I bought the car the dealer couldn't program any new keys but they did figure it out after a few hrs....I want to avoid something like that again. Find someone who actually knows how the system works and how to reset it. I hate to say this but the car has 140k on it and drives looks like new. This is the 1st issue we had with it but if its going to need over a 1000 dollar repair I'm going to drive it as is then if it doesn't start or key stops working its going bye bye. I was thinking about disconnecting the battery for 5 mins but I'm afraid of making matters worse. That trick fixed the radio display when that stopped working. The dealer wanted 1000 to replace the radio and I decided noway. They have you by the nuts because everything has to be programed into the car to work. Two weeks later I read to simply disconnect the batt for 5 mins resets the radio display. It worked!
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04-18-2023, 09:37 PM | #13 | |
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04-18-2023, 09:52 PM | #14 |
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Yeah the older Camaros you can but the 15 you can't do that. You can program up to 5 keys but thats it.
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