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The remote to my factory alarm is on the brink. I noticed it was harder to arm and disarm a few days ago. Then a couple nights ago it would not disarm and I ended up having to open the door w/ the key and drive home w/ my alarm going on & off and lights flashing.(It's not the battery because I put in a new one when the problem started.) So I opened the remote and wiped off the contacts(the black dots behind the buttons) w/ a rag and the remote started working again but only for about a day. Is there a better way to clean these off or is it time to hit the dealer up for a new remote? Anyone else have this problem?
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1999 Firebird (black)<br />Y87 package<br />Whisper lid<br />FRA<br />Raised airbox<br />K & N Filter<br />Removed MAF screen<br />180 thermostat<br />3\" catalytic converter<br />Cat-back exhaust<br />Flowmaster<br />\"Fool you can bet, that I can dance underwater and not get wet\" -
Man i have the same problem......I have just been wiping the contacts off for about a month now...i really hope someone has a fix for this.......sorry i couldnt answer it but just wanted to let u kno i have the same problem96\' Camaro RS<br />Stock -
This may sound stupid, but isn't there a battery in those remotes? All of our cars at home with factory alarms use a battery in the remote that has to be replaced every so often-sucks though cause some of them reset when the old battery is removed and its gotta go to the dealer to reprogram it. I've put a Viper alarm on my car and its been over two years with no problems so just guessing mine works the same way.
-Justin2001 Camaro Z28 (A4) Sunset Orange Metallic w/ T-tops, Monsoon Stereo, factory GFX, BMR STB from the v6, 18K miles<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/jhkcam22\" target=\"_blank\">2001 Camaro Z28</a><br /><br />Dads car: 2002 35th aniv. Bright red Z28, fully loaded<br /><br />R.I.P.<br />1995 3.4L Camaro (A4) Bright Red<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/jhkcam\" target=\"_blank\">1995 3.4 Camaro</a>Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by jhkcam:
This may sound stupid, but isn't there a battery in those remotes? All of our cars at home with factory alarms use a battery in the remote that has to be replaced every so often-sucks though cause some of them reset when the old battery is removed and its gotta go to the dealer to reprogram it. I've put a Viper alarm on my car and its been over two years with no problems so just guessing mine works the same way.
-Justin<hr></blockquote>
You really need to read the whole post next time sport
;)White 98 Camaro with t-tops leather and Y87. For more info on mods just ask.<br />1/4=14.9<br />2002 Xterra V6 A4Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by bu-bye:
You really need to read the whole post next time sport
;) <hr></blockquote>
Oops, your right.
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Sometimes i read over things too quick. ;)
-Justin
[ November 11, 2002: Message edited by: jhkcam ]</p>2001 Camaro Z28 (A4) Sunset Orange Metallic w/ T-tops, Monsoon Stereo, factory GFX, BMR STB from the v6, 18K miles<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/jhkcam22\" target=\"_blank\">2001 Camaro Z28</a><br /><br />Dads car: 2002 35th aniv. Bright red Z28, fully loaded<br /><br />R.I.P.<br />1995 3.4L Camaro (A4) Bright Red<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/jhkcam\" target=\"_blank\">1995 3.4 Camaro</a>Comment
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I spoke to a friend and he said to use alcohol to clean off the contacts but I haven't tried it yet cuz I don't wanna burn out anything on the remote. Is it safe?1999 Firebird (black)<br />Y87 package<br />Whisper lid<br />FRA<br />Raised airbox<br />K & N Filter<br />Removed MAF screen<br />180 thermostat<br />3\" catalytic converter<br />Cat-back exhaust<br />Flowmaster<br />\"Fool you can bet, that I can dance underwater and not get wet\"Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by jhkcam:
Oops, your right.
[img]smile.gif[/img]
Sometimes i read over things too quick. ;)
-Justin
[ November 11, 2002: Message edited by: jhkcam ]<hr></blockquote>
No problem, I do it all the time. You would think one would learn after the first time :rolleyes: . not me.White 98 Camaro with t-tops leather and Y87. For more info on mods just ask.<br />1/4=14.9<br />2002 Xterra V6 A4Comment
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Try resetting the fob by yourself...
Stand next to the car and hold the lock + unlock buttons (at the same time) on the fob for about 5 secs. The car will lock, unlock and honk the horn when it is complete.--Traded In--<br />1998 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro (RS)<br />3.8L V6 w/4L60E Auto<br />Sport Appearance Package<br />T-Tops - Loaded<br />_ _ _ _ __________________ _ _ _ _ <br /><br />--New--<br />2003 Victory Red S10 Xtreme w/Silver Stripes<br />2.2 L4 w/MW2 5 Speed Manual<br />LS PackageComment
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I tried resetting it but nothing happened..no lock or unlock...wouldnt even honk. Any other suggestions?1999 Firebird (black)<br />Y87 package<br />Whisper lid<br />FRA<br />Raised airbox<br />K & N Filter<br />Removed MAF screen<br />180 thermostat<br />3\" catalytic converter<br />Cat-back exhaust<br />Flowmaster<br />\"Fool you can bet, that I can dance underwater and not get wet\"Comment
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Another friend just told me to use sandpaper and sand the contacts off a little bit. Has this worked for anyone else?1999 Firebird (black)<br />Y87 package<br />Whisper lid<br />FRA<br />Raised airbox<br />K & N Filter<br />Removed MAF screen<br />180 thermostat<br />3\" catalytic converter<br />Cat-back exhaust<br />Flowmaster<br />\"Fool you can bet, that I can dance underwater and not get wet\"Comment
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Ive had a problem where i could barely open my car any more. Like I had to use all my strength and push the unlock button in all the way for like 5 seconds standing by my car AND MAYBE it will open. These remotes suck real bad.-Tony Ridino<br />\'96 Camaro (Black)<br />3.8L V6<br />Euros - Halogens - Dynomax Exhaust - Racing Wires - Wings West OEM Body Kit - Windshield lettering - Wings West Billet Grille - Euro Tail-lights - Red Carbon Fiber Letter Moldings - Custom Gauges - Clear Corners & Bumber Lenses<p>Email me at: ooga_labooga@hotmail.comComment
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