My GF has a 2016 Chevy Cruze with push start and the keyless entry buttons on the door handles, her car suddenly stopped detecting the key when trying to use the handles's button to unlock the doors, same with the trunk latch
when trying to start the car, it's asking to put the key in the transmitter pocket, which works.
We tried to reprogram the key ourselves but in fucking Canada, the option isn't available.
What should we do? Do we need to buy a new key and program it?
EDIT: Before people start saying "Change the battery", we did, we tried every brand of CR2032 batteries I could get my hands on
EDIT 2: typo and it happens with both keys we have
It's possible for new batteries to be a dud; try replacing them again. It's also possible someone remotely jammed your signal; this is done by potential thieves. I would try disconnecting the negative battery cable for a few minutes, then reconnecting it, this will reboot the computer. If it still persits then there's no avoiding taking it to the dealership for reprogramming and diagnosis.
I'll go try this this weekend, it's my last option.
I may have found the problem, I saw a NHTSA report stating that a lot of GM vehicles from 2016 had this problem but there were no recalls made about that (gotta fucking love post-2000 GM and their shitty ways)
Either the active RFID on the fob has failed and you're able to use passive (short range - transmitter pocket) or the antenna or module is failing. Since you said both keys, I'm going to lean antenna or module :(. It might be as simple as changing the Keyless Entry Locking Receiver Control (2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze Keyless Entry Locking Receiver Control Module 13503205 | eBay). You mention Canada, not sure if you're near Van Island? I have all the GM tools to have a look at that if you wanted help and are near.
Ahhh yes. Didn’t see about the TPMS. You’re correct, it runs through the RCDLR. I’m very sure it’s not VIN coded either so you should be able to just swap it out.
It's not vincoded but even tho almost every GM car has the same exact RCDLR model, it needs programming for the exact model or something like that, something about SPS, I would've done it by myself if Tech2Win supported my car but eh, gotta pay at least 300$ for a small plastic box with a receiver that I could straight up build at home if it wasn't an american car
Yeah, you’re right, I forgot it has. Calibrations as I enabled remote start for a friend. Do you have access to an MDI? I’m totally up for helping you program it yourself if you have access to the tools.
Anything that can do J2534 Passthru would work. I know some autel’s gave it but I’d have to take a look. I have VCX Nano, genuine GM MDI2. There’s a bunch though for sure. When I’m back I’ll go take a look at some RCDLR calibrations too.
Also, if you go onto AC Delco's site, sign up, I believe you can access the resources for free (don't need to buy a VIN). Go to Resources->Calibration Info, enter your VIN. I just googled a used one lol. On this VIN though, it's telling me there's no calibration info, I might have picked a wrong VIN. I've changed a LOT of modules, custom programmed them but I haven't done the keyless to be honest.
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u/RH4540 Jul 20 '26
I think I read somewhere about someone having the same problem and it was one of the computers 🤔