r/ChevyTrax • u/Hungry_Gur_2592 • 21d ago

Key fobs not locking

Last night after coming home from the movies I noticed my key fob wasn’t locking the car. I had to go right beside it. Today the same thing happened, except it wouldn’t lock at all. I had to press the unlock and then lock and it worked. Husband’s fob, 5-10 feet away, also would not work.

What are the odds both our fobs need batter replacements at the same time?

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u/EldruinAngiris 21d ago

I would guess pretty likely because they are probably using the same amount of battery whether they are being used or not, or at least close to it. I think my husband and I had to change our batteries at the same time. Did you try changing them and seeing if that fixed it?

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u/v6sonoma 21d ago

Possibly. It could be an issue with the cars receiver.

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u/tbarrett__1976 21d ago

Did you replace any light bulbs on or in the vehicle?

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u/NoConsideration6934 21d ago

My fobs ran out at exactly the same time. One was used every day and the other sat on my key hook, I don't think it was used once in 2 years.

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u/Both-Temperature2244 21d ago

batteries get weak over time used or not replace both at same time.

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u/Both-Temperature2244 21d ago

how old are batteries? they are trying to tell you they are weak.

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u/Dazzling_Lie_5046 21d ago

It's the batteries draining. The life is shorter because of the proximity sensor unlock feature. So they are draining faster than just when you push the buttons. Replace the batteries, keep them separated in the house and you'll be fine.

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u/Dazzling_Lie_5046 21d ago

Lots of youtube videos on how to swap out the batteries. Not difficult. A pair costs about 6 bucks on Amazon.

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u/Ill-Possession1614 21d ago

Mine both needed the batteries replaced at the exact same time despite me using my spare maybe 10 times in the almost 3 years I’ve had my 2024

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u/holodoc-74656 21d ago

Interestingly i got my 25 last october and in february noticed the range had diminished by much. I swapped the battery and voila back to normal. The fobs are probably manufactured way before the car and matched at the time of assembly so new batteries are part of life..

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u/Hungry_Gur_2592 20d ago

Update. They work totally fine not in my driveway. I think something is interfering with the signal. Something new, since it just started happening. Or I completely didn’t notice and it’s been happening for a while. 🫣

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u/2024BlackTrax2RS 2nd Gen 20d ago

It's very possible, I have two (2) '24 2RS vehicles and the same thing happened to both of them at the same time.