Do you own a Chevy key fob with a remote start function? If you do, there may come a time when it stops working. But don’t worry. Your key fob should be easy to fix. There are a few reasons that your Chevy key fob may have stopped working, and when they’re resolved, you’ll need to reprogram it. While this might seem like a task beyond your ability, our team here at Vaden Chevrolet Pooler has come up with a step-by-step guide to help you through the process and make it simple enough for just about anyone to do.
What Can You Do With Your Chevy Key Fob?
Most new Chevy models come with key fobs that let you start your vehicle remotely. If your particular model doesn’t offer this feature standard, you can upgrade yourself to any new Chevy to have this handy feature. Other things that you can often do with your Chevy key fob, depending on the model and year of your car, include lock and unlock the doors, roll down the windows, turn on the heat or air conditioning, open the liftgate or trunk, and turn the lights on or off.
To use the remote start and other functions of the key fob, you’ll need to download the MyChevrolet app on your smartphone. This gives you access to all the features associated with the remote start function the key fob provides. If you don’t have the MyChevrolet app, you’ll have to be within 200 feet of your vehicle to start it using your Chevy key fob. It’s also important to note that you must lock your car to use the remote start function.
On the key fob, you’ll see a button that looks like a circular arrow. Hold this down to start your car, which will stay on and running for 15 minutes. This is an added safety feature that’s in place if you start your car and forget that you did.
How To Replace The Battery In Your Chevy Key Fob
One of the most common reasons that your key fob won’t remotely start your Chevy is that the battery is low or dead. Luckily, you can easily replace the battery yourself. If you have a newer Chevy vehicle, follow these steps to replace the battery:
- Pull out the metal key by pressing the chrome button on the side of the fob.
- Remove the case and the circuit board from inside the fob.
- Carefully pull out the small, round battery from the housing. You may need to use a screwdriver.
- Install the replacement battery while ensuring the positive and negative sides are in the right positions.
- Put the circuit board and outer case back together.
Once you have the new battery in your Chevy key fob, you’ll need to reprogram it so that you can use all of its functions. This process sounds more intimidating than it is.
How To Program Your Chevy Key Fob With Remote Start
With your now-working key fob, you should be able to lock and unlock the doors of your Chevy vehicle. Here are the steps you can follow to get your remote start feature working again in no time:
- Unlock the door manually with your Chevy key and get into your vehicle.
- Then, shut all the doors securely and put the key into the ignition. However, you don’t need to start the car.
- Press and hold the “Unlock” button on the driver’s side door panel.
- Now, turn your key in the ignition to the “On” position so that your electrical systems activate. Remember to ensure the engine isn’t ignited and keep the “Unlock” button pressed down.
- With the unlock button down, turn the key from the “On” position to the “Off” position and then back to the “On” position and the “Off” position in quick succession. So, the sequence should go: On, Off, On, Off.
- Now, release the “Unlock” button.
- With the “Unlock” button released, you should hear the door locks engage and disengage quickly. If you don’t hear it, you can try the sequence again.
- When you’ve heard the doors lock and unlock, press and hold “Unlock” and “Lock” simultaneously on your Chevy key fob until you hear the door locks repeat the engage and disengage sequence. This lets you know that you have successfully completed the Chevy key fob programming correctly.
- Finally, put your key in the ignition and turn it to the “On” position. This finishes up the programming sequence.
These nine simple steps should get you ready to go with your remote start and other key fob functions.
Where Can You Get Help With Your Chevy Key Fob?
While replacing your key fob’s battery and reprogramming it for your vehicle is fairly easy to do, you may still need help with all or just part of the process. If you’d like assistance with any issues related to your Chevy key fob, you can bring it to Vaden Chevrolet Pooler.
We get many questions regarding key fobs and have no problem helping our valued customers take care of any problems they encounter. If this is your first time programming your key fob, you may want someone to guide you through the steps in person. Once you see how easy it is, you’ll feel more comfortable doing it yourself. No matter what kind of Chevrolet you drive, we can help you program your key fob and access your remote start system.
Owning a Chevrolet car, truck, or SUV is something to be proud of, but it’s never fun when something on your vehicle stops working properly. If you need help with your key fob or any other Chevrolet parts, don’t hesitate to come in and see the team at Vaden Chevrolet Pooler. Our skilled technicians have what it takes to get your car fixed up and back on the road. Feel free to schedule an appointment online using our handy form or give us a call today.
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