[ccbst10]

Bought a used 2005 G6 for cheap, needs some body work and a few other things like the door latch fixed, dome light, etc but it came with a key fob that doesn't work. I replaced the battery but still not working. Provided that it is coded to the car (I wonder because the key only fits in the ignition and not the door or trunk) is there anything that can prevent the fob from working? Drivers power door lock switch works, passengers doesn't. Curious what I can check before taking it to the dealer to program it and want to prevent a situation where it fails and I still have to pay for the time spent.

 

[dxG6]

Remote inop is often caused by bad/worn switch contacts. Get a new case for the remote, it comes with a new rubber membrane with the contacts. Like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Button-R...3:g:D-cAAOSwqVdapjzv:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true

 

[ccbst10]

I had disassembled André rested with foil to bridge the button contacts and still nothin’.

 

[ccbst10]

I can’t seem to edit... autocorrect. I disassembled the key fob and tested using foil instead of the pads to bridge to connection and still nothing.

 

[boomer]

I have seen gadgets at some of the auto stores that light up if they get a signal from the fob. Often used to test the battery. Might be a cheap way to see if the fob is working...

 

[dxG6]

Could be a working fob that's not programmed to that car. Could be a bad receiver module. When you have 2 fobs you can easily determine if either or the receiver go bad. With only one that's not working, unknown history, you need diagnostic equipment or trial and error.

It might be cheaper and more practical to start over. Buy a receiver and 2 fobs and be done.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-GM...S:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!48009!US!-1:rk:49:pf:0

 

[Convertme]

Not sure how the 2005 works but on my cars the remote start has to be turned on. Aagain on my cars, this is done through the radio.
I was waiting for someone else to chime in.

 

[ccbst10]

Yeah I saw that in the menu and it is on but the fob doesn't work with new battery. Again, this might not be coded to the car and the previous owner never got it to work and assumed dead battery. Can the fob be coded with a consumer-grade scan tool or does it need to be done with a special scan tool at the dealer? Ugh and now the key is stuck in the ignition, which I guess is due to the cable that runs from the shifter to the ignition?

 

[Convertme]

I will pm you but i am not good at it. If you google how to prgram factory remote to....pontiac g6 tjere is an eassy to

 

[ccbst10]

I found this but it didn't work:

- Get in your Pontiac G6 and make sure all the doors and the trunk are closed.

- Put your key in the ignition and hold the "Lock" button on the driver's car door.

- Turn the G6 key in your ignition from "On" to "Off" while holding the "Lock" button, and do two more cycles of "On" and "Off" in quick succession.

- Release the "Lock" switch on your door and press and hold the "Lock" button on your keyless remote for 10 to 15 seconds.

- Remove the key from the ignition of your G6, and test the programming.

 

[boomer]

As far as I know you need a Tech II or similar. Waterfowler has mentioned this a couple of times as a solution - Dorman-13732-Keyless-Entry-Remote

 

[Convertme]

Not sure but worth a try,,,,,check your safety switch on the hood latch
And try reading my response to “just rebuilt g6”. maybe, you will see something helpful there.

 

[jayram1408]

Thats funny because I fixed our last night. The battery came de-soldered from the board. I re-soldered it and 10 minutes later and a new battery. Done. I had this happen before though, the little pieces attached to the rubber buttons wears off. I took a old remote control and cut some of them off and super glued them to it. It lasted about a year. Then I saw Autozone sold just the new cover with buttons. So I bought the kit which came with a few different backs, (various models it fits) no problems since.

 

[jpentecost]

Get new rubber buttons you can buy a pack on amazon. Thats what fixed mine.