How to Fix Unresponsive Chevy Key Fob for Free at Home | Chevy, Buick, Cadillac, GMC

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If you've tried replacing the batteries in your GM key fob and it still won't work--don't buy a new one just yet! It may be that the conductivity has worn out inside, and it's an easy do it yourself fix. All you need is a tiny shred of tin/aluminum foil! This trick works for early to late 2000's era GM cars for sure, and it might even work for their newer flip out fobs.
This will most likely work on:
2004-2012 Chevy Malibu
2005-2009 Chevy Equinox
2006-2016 Chevy Impala
2009-2017 Chevy Traverse
2003-2012 Chevy Colorado
1999-2014 Chevy Silverado
2000-2005 Buick LeSabre
1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue
1997-2005 Buick Century
2004-2009 Cadillac SRX
2006-2011 Cadillac DTS
2003-2007 Cadillac CTS
1999-2006 Cadillac Escalade
1999-2015 GMC Sierra
2003-2012 GMC Canyon
2009-2017 GMC Acadia
And many more! Hope you found this useful!
#diy #fix

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  • @Allcarseveryday
    @Allcarseveryday3 жыл бұрын

    One more thing I forgot to mention: this is a somewhat temporary fix. Every couple months the foil gets moved around or dislodged, and the key either a) stops working again or b) the buttons will be pressed without you actually touching them. This is solved by repeating the process, which is kind of annoying--but it's up to you to determine whether or not that's worth a new fob.

  • @BeatAddict808

    @BeatAddict808

    3 жыл бұрын

    Way less annoying than dead in the water! Thank you so much.

  • @cindyclaws

    @cindyclaws

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're a lifesaver! Lol Less annoying than having to use my key to get in my truck! We're so spoiled aren't we! Thank you!!

  • @blakeherzner3493

    @blakeherzner3493

    Жыл бұрын

    I supper glued the aluminum foil pieces in and still working good a year later

  • @jonmcdonald6374

    @jonmcdonald6374

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@blakeherzner3493exactly what I was gonna say.... I hit "reply" and saw your comment. I've also had good luck with junkyard fobs. Very cheap or free, and no programming necessary to swap out the button pad and housing...

  • @joelspencer2475

    @joelspencer2475

    Ай бұрын

    Have you ever tried a dab of super glue or do u think that would disrupt the connection? I don't see how it would tho If ur gluing to the rubber side? Ur thoughts?

  • @nomad-1776
    @nomad-17762 жыл бұрын

    People like you make dealerships cry, and I love it! Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a go tomorrow.

  • @mbs1221
    @mbs12216 ай бұрын

    Just bought a used car and the fob didn’t work, even after a new battery. Tried this not expecting much and it WORKED! Thanks for posting this.

  • @DavisHistory
    @DavisHistory2 жыл бұрын

    Sir, you are incredible!! My mother died in March and I got her car. It is a 2012 Malibu LT. I had been using her car to take her to her doctor's appointments before she died and it drove me crazy that the fob did not work. I wished I would have known this when she was still here because it irritated her too. I fixed both fobs and they work perfectly! THANK YOU!!

  • @HotBoiMack
    @HotBoiMack16 сағат бұрын

    Thanks. This saved me some money. I was close to replacing this remote after going through batteries. One less headache to deal with. Much appreciated.

  • @HeyitsTannahh
    @HeyitsTannahh Жыл бұрын

    Just bought a 2007 Gmc and got two factory key fobs both that didn’t work… followed this video and they’re working! Thank you!

  • @dareusd
    @dareusd9 ай бұрын

    This really worked for me. I’ve been trying to fix this from other KZread videos for hours! Thank you!!

  • @TheDemonDeuce
    @TheDemonDeuce3 жыл бұрын

    I just purchased my first car thanks to the teamwork along with my wife. The fob didn't work as per the video and thought it was the battery naturally. We did what the video did which was arts and crafts time for the wife and just like magic the fob worked. Thank you for saving us money, sir!

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to hear!

  • @Klczone

    @Klczone

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome good trick to have you saved me $600

  • @robseyda9044
    @robseyda9044 Жыл бұрын

    100% Works!! Just had this problem, bought a new battery and everything, nothing worked. Turned to KZread and saw this, works like a charm! Thanks!!

  • @animeluver1294
    @animeluver12948 ай бұрын

    This worked for me! Thank you so much. I've been going crazy not being able to unlock my car and having the alarm go off every time I open it with my key. Was going to buy a new fob but this worked! 🙂

  • @shoeb6510
    @shoeb65108 ай бұрын

    Hey buddy you have no idea you are such a life saves for some or many more, I’ve been having this issue for years and never thought about your video which actually works as a miracle. Thank you so much. May God bless you always

  • @brianspoolstra7435
    @brianspoolstra74352 жыл бұрын

    This worked great on my 06 buick lacrosse! After realizing that my panic button worked, I did some searching and found this video! Thanks!

  • @ethanortiz5249
    @ethanortiz52492 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video, just like you I thought my battery was dead but when I replaced it my fob still didn't work. This made it work perfectly

  • @BeatAddict808
    @BeatAddict8083 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! I've been trouble shooting this for a week and this fixed it in 2 minutes!!!!! You rule and are a genius. Word.

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem, glad it worked! Just remember it's sort of only a temporary fix in that you might have to readjust the aluminum foil every once in awhile. It tends to slide out of place every couple months for me.

  • @greennight4921
    @greennight4921 Жыл бұрын

    It worked perfectly. Bought a Chevy Malibu 2010, and the previous owner told me that I just need to replace the battery for both fobs. Did that and it didn't work.. That was until I came across your video! Thank you so much! Tip. Make sure you guys clean the circuit, and the fob of any dust or debris. Either wise the tin foil will get stuck on the circuit and open,unlock the car non stop.

  • @paulkitchen7787
    @paulkitchen7787 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! You saved me $92 for a new Key Fob. Only I simply cleaned the circuit board w/alcohol and a soft eraser. I also cleaned the rubber keypad itself. The unlock started working immediately.

  • @joelspencer2475
    @joelspencer2475Ай бұрын

    Omg this was so very helpful. All of my buttons were delayed. I did this and now they work like new thank u so much!

  • @gracee42
    @gracee42 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! This worked like a charm for my 16 year old sons key fob that wouldn’t unlock. It was so embarrassing for him to have to use the key itself to unlock his door, which would make the car’s alarm go off until he put the key in the ignition. (Not sure why this was happening?) Anyway, to spare his teenage embarrassment I was going to shell out the cash to get him a new key fob but then came across this video. Now I save money and he saves embarrassment! He and I are both super grateful. Thank you again!

  • @drpride11
    @drpride11 Жыл бұрын

    You saved me so much money! May be temporary but it’s working great so far. Thank you so much for making my day!

  • @mrultimate3482
    @mrultimate3482 Жыл бұрын

    I just tried this wondering why my panic worked and nothing else! This was genius and inexpensive af!!! Ty bud!!

  • @user-es6wn7iy6y
    @user-es6wn7iy6y3 жыл бұрын

    I was having the same issue with my key fob. So i did what you recommenced and my alarm works fine, it has not worked over a year. Thank you so much my guy.

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it worked!

  • @ttlycute87
    @ttlycute87 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooooo much!! I locked my keys in the car, but my key fob that hasn't worked in years was in my house. Because of your video I was able to get in ☺️☺️🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s amazing-glad to hear it!

  • @centralscrutinizer6108
    @centralscrutinizer6108 Жыл бұрын

    Dude I'm going to try this when I get home. My Malibu fob is doing this very same thing. You earned my subscribe you saint!

  • @PopeyeModesto
    @PopeyeModesto Жыл бұрын

    You are a lifesaver. You have no idea. I'm subscribing to your channel for sure. Worked like a charm! Thank you!

  • @riderofficehours
    @riderofficehours5 ай бұрын

    Cannot express my gratitude enough for this video. Just saved me soooo much money!!!

  • @kjaxn-bn4d715
    @kjaxn-bn4d71523 күн бұрын

    THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! I was so frustrated because I was able to reset it before. This WORKED!! ❤

  • @kimberlyedmond1907
    @kimberlyedmond1907 Жыл бұрын

    Thank God I found this video. Got tired of locking my door from the inside before getting out and using the actual key to unlock it.

  • @Krisp138
    @Krisp138 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, you saved the day, or week ! My key is different so I couldn't get the green board out but somehow my daughter got it to work after watching your video ! 😂

  • @amurphy0724
    @amurphy07242 жыл бұрын

    You are amazing! My son has a 2005 Chevy Cobalt and the remotes stopped working. I replaced batteries and it would only work a few times then quit working. I ordered a programmer and new fobs from Amazon only to them it fail. I finally broke down and had a professional try to program it and they were unable, saying that the system wasn't recognizing the car and that it might have been too old. Nothing was working right and I left with 2 worthless fobs. I wanted to try again so I ordered 2 more fobs off Amazon and looked up a few videos. I watched about 4 and started to give up. I said one more and it was your video. Both remotes work great!! The only thing I can say is that if the foil is a little too big, when you go to lock the car, it may continue to beep a few more times. I cut the foil down to make sure it was only touching its connector.

  • @tyronesingletary83
    @tyronesingletary832 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a car and this solved my key fob issue. Thank you!

  • @user-lc7jb3ry3m
    @user-lc7jb3ry3m5 ай бұрын

    First time I have been able to get into my trunk for almost two years! Thank you

  • @djesami
    @djesami Жыл бұрын

    After so scratching my head as to why both my fobs stopped working and looking at fuses and thinking of changing the RCDLR, I decided to try the aluminum trick not thinking much would come out of it. IT WORKED!!! Thank you so much for this video!!

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that! You’re welcome 😄

  • @gallopegos95
    @gallopegos95 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this! It worked just like you instructed, saving me over $100.

  • @tywright3849
    @tywright38492 жыл бұрын

    This was exactly what I needed. It worked like a charm. I appreciated this wonderful strategy.

  • @tywright3849

    @tywright3849

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the strategy. This saved me money, time and hassle.

  • @danfinch3963
    @danfinch39632 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. I tried that for wife's 2011 traverse and it worked in less than 5 minutes! Now she's 😁.

  • @tinaguarneri8029
    @tinaguarneri80292 жыл бұрын

    thank you I have looked through many videos to fix my key fab and nothing worked. I tried your remedy and it fixed the problem. It was so simple. I have been so frustrated over it not working to lick my car door. I am so greatful to you. I will pass along this trick. 😊

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it worked!

  • @denisewilliamson4749
    @denisewilliamson4749 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You! I will try this to use temporarily until I take it to the dealership. My 2nd time getting this key fob repaired again. But the last time was maybe 5 or 8 years ago

  • @dewcool
    @dewcool3 жыл бұрын

    this worked like magic on my dads 2006 buick lacrosse key fob! thanks for the vid!!

  • @darenperez931
    @darenperez9313 жыл бұрын

    My local chevy dealer had no idea how to fix this issue, thank you so much

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem!

  • @JarrodMoseby-gb7zk
    @JarrodMoseby-gb7zk Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Just tried this on my 2009 ltz & it works great. Thank you!

  • @wendybohannon4767
    @wendybohannon47673 жыл бұрын

    Thank you thank you thank you! I haven't been able to start my car with it for a couple of winters. It worked this morning!

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear it helped!

  • @livewiresbc
    @livewiresbc2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! 😃 my key fob is working now!!! Much appreciated!!!

  • @toadontheroad1
    @toadontheroad1 Жыл бұрын

    just tried it and it worked!! 2012 Chevy Malibu Thanks for the tip!!

  • @The8976marcell
    @The8976marcell3 жыл бұрын

    This should have way more views. This worked. Definitely only use small pieces because just a light tap on the back of your key fob you’ll hear your car being locked constantly

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, and even the small pieces may get out of place every once in awhile and need re-adjustment. But glad you liked it!

  • @jasminecarlton7520
    @jasminecarlton7520 Жыл бұрын

    I actually tried it rn bc I was having the same problem. Since the baby went back to sleep and I’m still up 😒 I figure I would give it a try. It worked 😱like a charm. The only thing I did different though ,is glued the aluminum to the back of the buttons so it wouldn’t move around and cause it to stop working periodically. Thanks for this quick fix bc I was about to spend almost $200 at the dealership getting it reprogrammed. Thanks again 😊

  • @andrewgeruntho8522
    @andrewgeruntho8522 Жыл бұрын

    I just did this and it worked!! Thank you so much!!

  • @johnedwardkeoniambrose1151
    @johnedwardkeoniambrose11513 жыл бұрын

    you my friend were a lifesaver a few years ago and still are👍👍 worked just like new...Thank you again!

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help! One quick tip--I usually have to readjust my aluminum foil every couple months as it gets jostled around in there a little bit and actually makes the key malfunction until I adjust them. Just something to look out for (it's turned out to be a temporary fix that works for a couple months at a time).

  • @johnedwardkeoniambrose1151

    @johnedwardkeoniambrose1151

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Allcarseveryday oh right on, good heads up man thank you so much😊👍✌

  • @terrimendoza2686
    @terrimendoza26862 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I have been without my remote for like 3 yrs. Found your video and wow ,now my remote works. And I was fixing to call a lock smith. I have been so frustrated not being able to use my remote. Thank you so much for sharing this. You are a blessing.

  • @briannelligan1193
    @briannelligan11932 жыл бұрын

    This works! Saved us the $165 the dealership wanted for a new fob!

  • @Mackeroni7
    @Mackeroni7 Жыл бұрын

    Wow this was such a helpful video, I was about to buy a new key and have to get a programming tool too or have to get a new one at a dealer and we all know how expensive that can be. This is amazing! I just used a little super glue to make sure the foil stays on the rubber part for longer. Thank you!

  • @slvrktman7824
    @slvrktman7824 Жыл бұрын

    Genius…THANKS, works like a champ. GM should hire you…they could use some people who know what they’re doing.

  • @joelspencer2475

    @joelspencer2475

    Ай бұрын

    Or GM could make the fob w a better conductor like aluminum instead of using conduction paint. Something tells me they do that by design to get ur $

  • @elijaholivo6103
    @elijaholivo6103 Жыл бұрын

    Bro this help me so much thanks you I wouldn't have thought of that but now it works like knew

  • @merp112299
    @merp1122992 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, saved me $150 in 50 seconds… this dude the truth

  • @giancarlomoreno2532
    @giancarlomoreno25323 жыл бұрын

    Great tip! This worked perfectly.

  • @jasonsimpson9206
    @jasonsimpson92062 жыл бұрын

    Worked like a charm man! I'm currently at work and not able to find any aluminum foil. I had a chocolate covered cherry last week and found the aluminum wrapper on my desk. Guess what I used it for😁. Works like a new fob! Thanks for the insight!

  • @sneek24

    @sneek24

    2 жыл бұрын

    and your key fob smells amazing.. :P

  • @jasonsimpson9206

    @jasonsimpson9206

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sneek24 🤣🤷‍♂️

  • @gustavodavila8425
    @gustavodavila84252 жыл бұрын

    Going to try it on my son's car thank you for the video sir hope it works

  • @Panugantisaikumar
    @Panugantisaikumar Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip, it saved me some bucks when I need it.

  • @eddiew9140
    @eddiew9140 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I've been dealing with this for almost 2 years, just because I can't make myself pay the dealership $200. You're a f#cking genius!!

  • @rongfan8796
    @rongfan87962 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this!! Wonderful way!! Really appreciate it

  • @RavenCyclone
    @RavenCyclone10 ай бұрын

    Going to try this, same car same problem thanks brother!

  • @angelariley-clark5221
    @angelariley-clark52212 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing, this worked out great .

  • @peggysuedavis4107
    @peggysuedavis41073 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this. All I got is the inner part, so I am going to try the a foil to see if that works. I was locked out of my car for days til around 5 pm today. It was awful! Battery ran down because key was turned part way.

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope it worked!

  • @elbolasnegras79
    @elbolasnegras792 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video it work with my key fob thank you bro I thought I was going to pay a lot of money in a new key fob 🤙👍

  • @hireme3864
    @hireme38643 жыл бұрын

    I thought I will reprogram as one of my fobs was not working, but surprisingly the issue was with contacts, this helped.

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it narrowed that down!

  • @markchuparkoff2500
    @markchuparkoff25002 жыл бұрын

    This soooo works. I couldn’t believe it. Appreciate the info.

  • @samantharobertson7550
    @samantharobertson75502 жыл бұрын

    This worked for me, thank you!!!!

  • @Not_today369
    @Not_today369 Жыл бұрын

    It worked man! Thank you SO much!

  • @user-ut6rf5jg3u
    @user-ut6rf5jg3u6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! It worked for me too!

  • @Cabledeluz1977
    @Cabledeluz19773 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I couldn’t figure out what to do and found your vid!

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it worked!

  • @robertw2927
    @robertw2927 Жыл бұрын

    THANKS A LOT Stay blessed 🤞🏾🏆

  • @daishasmama
    @daishasmama3 жыл бұрын

    You're brilliant! I've been annoyed by this for years, changed batteries, reprogrammed, nothing worked. Then I put the stupid foil in and viola! Instant connection, works like a charm 🤦‍♀️ thank you!

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that!

  • @julieschropp
    @julieschropp Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! This worked immediately! ❣️❣️❣️

  • @sneek24
    @sneek242 жыл бұрын

    Worked great! I cut very small circles and super glued them over the rubber contact parts to keep the tin foil from running around or pushing buttons when it wasn't supposed too.. works great!

  • @melissabourne4151

    @melissabourne4151

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm gonna try glue dots

  • @nattersar77
    @nattersar772 ай бұрын

    THis worked! Thank you so much!

  • @jeremymeinders6156
    @jeremymeinders6156 Жыл бұрын

    Wow finally something on here actually worked...I used a foil gum wrapper

  • @davidjserrano1275
    @davidjserrano12757 ай бұрын

    Thanks I'll try the tip on my Key Fob.

  • @danabastian463
    @danabastian46311 ай бұрын

    Absolutely works Thank you!!

  • @hashendrapamu
    @hashendrapamu Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Thanks. This works really well

  • @ivanvega2821
    @ivanvega2821 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Would this work for a 2014 Malibu?

  • @MikeyMike7264
    @MikeyMike72643 жыл бұрын

    This just saved me from so much frustration

  • @jayjay24241
    @jayjay242412 жыл бұрын

    Great video worked great!

  • @natalielyle9939
    @natalielyle99393 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for helping me save 60 bucks! It worked perfectly!

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @GamingAlliance1
    @GamingAlliance13 жыл бұрын

    I used the tip of an iPhone stylus rubber part and it works like brand new now

  • @ChrisH-fs4uc
    @ChrisH-fs4uc2 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit this actually worked!!!!!! Thanks my man i tried all kinds of dumb methods with turn car off on off blah blah blah.....nothing worked but your fix did thanks a million😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it worked! Remember that every once in awhile it may get knocked out of place and you may have to reset it. Either way better than bot working at all!

  • @jamielovasz6008
    @jamielovasz60088 ай бұрын

    Worked. 🙏🏻 thank you

  • @hungdquach
    @hungdquach Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Thanks.

  • @Howto-uo8uc
    @Howto-uo8uc10 ай бұрын

    You’re a life saver thank you

  • @tonyuggen1874
    @tonyuggen1874 Жыл бұрын

    Worked! Thanks!

  • @justnay218
    @justnay218 Жыл бұрын

    Omg thank you so much I did this and it worked!!!

  • @manders7126
    @manders7126 Жыл бұрын

    This worked great for me. Instant fix Chevy 2008 Malibu

  • @melissabourne4151
    @melissabourne41512 жыл бұрын

    Gonna have to try this, bought a truck key fob doesn't work, changed battery, worked once and then nothing. This might actually fix it!

  • @jessewainwright7982
    @jessewainwright7982 Жыл бұрын

    Wow mine hasn't worked in 5 years and did this and it absolutely worked!! Thank you

  • @fundamentalsofengineeringwithf
    @fundamentalsofengineeringwithf3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks , It was Great. Fixed my problem

  • @tjisthename6550
    @tjisthename65502 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @SJ-je8gw
    @SJ-je8gw2 жыл бұрын

    Legend . Thanks mate

  • @jahmal724
    @jahmal7249 ай бұрын

    Amazing thank you for this

  • @jenesaisx2103
    @jenesaisx21032 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @larissaworleyy
    @larissaworleyy2 жыл бұрын

    It worked!!! I can't believe I never thought to look at something like this before. My hubby actually bought me a new one a couple years ago, but it would never connect to my car...any idea on that? I may try this tip just to see if it helps anything. But hey at least I got my old one to work!! THank you Thank you

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately I don’t know as much about programming a fob off the top of my head but glad this helped fix it temporarily!

  • @RavenCyclone
    @RavenCyclone10 ай бұрын

    This worked! Thanks again!!!

  • @Allcarseveryday

    @Allcarseveryday

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear!

  • @CHARLIE1955able
    @CHARLIE1955able2 жыл бұрын

    Have a 1998 Silverado c3500 key fob stopped working all of a sudden I found a bad fuse and then connected the four and eight pin together hold on the buttons didn't work until I disconnected the battery of the truck and it reset everything and now everything's fine. hope this helps

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