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XTS ‘18 key fob not detected

3.2K views 7 replies 5 participants last post by  Cadillac18xts  
#1 ·
Just started having issues with my key fob!!! When I press the buttons nothing! Get in the car and it won’t start. It does give me any fob not detected message some times. I can put it in the center console slot and still nothing. Had the fob tested and it’s sending out a strong signal according to the dealership but when I try to unlock doors or the trunk nothing. Brand new battery in it. Anyone have any info on this????
 
#3 ·
Yeah, my old dashcam interfered with both the radio reception and the key fob. It was very noticeable too, for example if you had the car on with FM radio selected you would just get mainly static, but as soon as you unplug the connector on the camera the radio would instantly be clear. Same with the fob, some days I had to put it in the pocket just to start the car and remote start went from 100ft range to "you better be standing on top of the car".
 
#4 ·
Welcome to CF!

What about the 2nd fob. If it works, then something is wrong with the first fob. You say the battery is new - see if it is installed correctly and to polarity direction - but probably is since Dealer is saying the signal is strong - I wonder how they tested that.

Are you saying the car won`t start when the transmitter is in the pocket, because it should, even without a battery in it.
 
#5 ·
Welcome to CF!

What about the 2nd fob. If it works, then something is wrong with the first fob. You say the battery is new - see if it is installed correctly and to polarity direction - but probably is since Dealer is saying the signal is strong - I wonder how they tested that.
Same thing happens with both key fob, one is even brand new. No idea how they test or they just say that, but both key fob have the same issue.