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If your car's keyless remote has some buttons that work but other buttons that do not work, you have come to the right place!
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MY STORY
The Lock and Unlock buttons on my car's keyless remote gradually stopped working. For a while, the buttons would only work if I pushed them really hard and waved the remote around in the air, and eventually they wouldn't work no matter how hard I pushed them. The Trunk and Horn/Alert buttons still worked okay though.
I assumed the battery had gone bad and replaced it with a new one, but the Lock and Unlock buttons still didn't work with the new battery. I assumed that some part of the inside of the keyless remote must have gone bad, and figured I would probably have to buy a new keyless remote.
I checked with my local GM dealer, but they charge about $170 for a new keyless remote for my car (includes the remote and programming it for my car). I'm a do-it-yourself kind of guy whenever it saves quite a bit of money, so I decided to see what it would cost if I bought a new one and programmed it myself (if possible).
A quick Google search revealed several websites that sell new keyless remotes for $40-$60, and another search revealed that programming a keyless remote doesn't require much expertise. Even better, I came across a website that said that when some buttons work and others do not, the problem is often with the rubber buttons/pad - not the keyless remote itself.
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THE SOLUTION
If some buttons on your car's keyless remote work but others don't, then the rubber pad (buttons) has probably worn out and simply replacing it should fix the problem. Fortunately, this is much cheaper and simpler than replacing the keyless remote. You can do it in 4 simple steps: |
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STEP 1: Buy a Replacement Rubber Pad/Buttons
CarAndTruckRemotes.com has a great selection of replacement rubber pad/buttons for keyless remotes. Their website has an easy-to-use search feature that allows you to find a replacement based on your car's year, make & model. I recommend only purchasing a new replacement rubber pad/buttons, since a used one might have the same problem where some buttons work and others do not. |
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STEP 2: Prepare your Workspace
Once you have your replacement rubber pad/buttons in hand, replacing it shouldn't take more than 15 minutes. The process is fairly simple and does not require much workspace. You will need a flathead screwdriver. |
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STEP 3: Open the Keyless Remote
Holding the flathead screwdriver in your dominant hand and the keyless remote in your other hand, wedge the screwdriver into the seam on the edge of the keyless remote. Twisting the screwdriver should pry the keyless remote casing open, allowing you to take it apart. |
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STEP 4: Replace the Rubber Pad/Buttons
Once you have opened your keyless remote, you will find 4 pieces: 1) the front casing, 2) the rubber pad/buttons, 3) the computer chip and 4) the back casing. Simply replace the old rubber pad/buttons with your new one and put the remote back together, and your old keyless remote should work like new! |
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