09-07-2017, 04:13 PM | #1 |
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Just a heads up and good to know:
I went to start my '10 SS AM today and it was dead. It's the first time in 8
years that my Camaro let me down. Key was stuck and no lights, etc. So I called AAA. A jump start got me going with no problem. The dash showed a little car with a pad lock icon before it started. The tow driver knew right off that the keys remote's battery was dead. $6.00 later with 2 new batteries and I'm back on the road. I never even realized the keys had a battery inside. It's something we all should change every 5 or 6 years but who would ever think to do it?
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09-07-2017, 04:30 PM | #2 |
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You never realized there was a battery in the remote? So all this time you thought the remote worked how? By magic?
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09-07-2017, 04:42 PM | #3 |
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I know... Never thoughts about it.
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09-07-2017, 05:13 PM | #4 |
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I thought it worked like a wristwatch, it winds when shaken.....LOL
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09-07-2017, 06:53 PM | #5 |
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09-07-2017, 08:15 PM | #6 |
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That's why I started this thread. I changed my car battery at 6 years and my
tires as needed, all as preventive maintenance along with oil, etc. But I never thought to check the key battery. The guys above can make fun all they want but I know many here will now be changing this battery now also.
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09-07-2017, 08:29 PM | #7 |
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I will be replacing mine. Thanks for the reminder!
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09-07-2017, 09:25 PM | #8 |
Just make sure to change it yourself. Unless you feel like making a generous donation to the dealership from the goodness of your heart.
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09-08-2017, 06:20 AM | #9 |
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Was the car battery dead along with the fobs battery? You stated a jump start got you going? Did you jump the car or the fob?....j/k
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09-08-2017, 06:47 AM | #10 |
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Shouldn't the key start the car regardless of whether the keyless buttons work or not?
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09-08-2017, 07:24 AM | #11 |
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After changing the battery is there a reset of any type. What is the battery number?
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09-08-2017, 08:56 AM | #12 | |
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key could not be removed and everything was dead. Dash showed the little car & padlock symbol. AAA said the car couldn't recognize the key, same as if someone was trying to steal the car. I just brought both keys to the hardware store and they had the batteries. A two pack was $5.99- Don't know the #. I should be all set for another 8 years now.
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cheaper then a hardware store, but I can't imagine anyone wanting that many.
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09-08-2017, 10:19 AM | #14 |
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Anyone else know what battery our key fobs call for?
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