How long is the key FOB battery supposed to last? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Silver2011SS · 09-19-2013, 10:16 AM

My car is a couple of years old now and I am wondering how long is it going to be before my key FOB battery dies?
Has anyone had this problem yet?

Ringo64 · 09-19-2013, 11:05 AM

Previous GM remote batteries themselves have lasted me 10 years without replacement, probably would have lasted longer but traded the car in, so I would hope to get the same if not better longevity out of this one. Did have to do some other things to enhance use out of them but that's another story

LOWDOWN · 09-19-2013, 11:17 AM

I believe the battery warranted for 1 Year.

How long they last depends on a number of criteria, mostly centered around amount of usage. Some folks switch up remotes from time to time to average out battery life and fob abuse. A replacement battery is under $20.

tramtwo · 09-19-2013, 11:21 AM

No, but using my head as an antenna I can boost the range by about a third.

slick rick · 09-19-2013, 12:09 PM

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No, but using my head as an antenna I can boost the range by about a third.

Silver2011SS · 09-19-2013, 12:25 PM

I love the BBC version of Top Gear those guys are really funny.

JR 1 · 09-19-2013, 12:30 PM

I'm glad to see Jeremy finally found a use for that giant noggin of his.

tramtwo · 09-19-2013, 01:39 PM

I place it on my chin... but you have to open your mouth to get the best results!

SSFury · 09-19-2013, 04:10 PM

Thats freaky!! Wonder what that does to your brain..

Milkdudd · 09-19-2013, 04:54 PM

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Wonder what that does to your brain..

I read that it causes memory loss.........just can't remember where.

littlecammi · 09-19-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver2011SS

How long is the key FOB battery supposed to last?

Until you're really far from home and in a dead zone where neither your cell phone or Onstar have coverage. That's when the battery will go dead.

Bmuj87 · 09-19-2013, 05:35 PM

Relating to the remote key.

Do any of you have problems with the distance it takes to unlock/lock your car?

I just bought a 2013 Camaro a month ago and have noticed that I have to be very close to the car (within 10-15 feet) for it to lock/unlock. Any further and pushing the buttons don't do anything. Any of you experience similar problems? Any fixes?

slick rick · 09-19-2013, 05:40 PM

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Any fixes?

Look at the above video

Silver2011SS · 09-19-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SSFury

Thats freaky!! Wonder what that does to your brain..

This is your brain... This is your brain on FOBs...

I guess I am dating myself.

09-19-2013, 10:16 AM	#1
Silver2011SS Drives: Silver 2011 SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South California Posts: 33	How long is the key FOB battery supposed to last? My car is a couple of years old now and I am wondering how long is it going to be before my key FOB battery dies? Has anyone had this problem yet?

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Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	Previous GM remote batteries themselves have lasted me 10 years without replacement, probably would have lasted longer but traded the car in, so I would hope to get the same if not better longevity out of this one. Did have to do some other things to enhance use out of them but that's another story __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd

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SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 735 View My Garage	Thats freaky!! Wonder what that does to your brain.. __________________ Every Time You Buckle Up In That Car, Tonight Might Be The Night That You Die.

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LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	I believe the battery warranted for 1 Year. How long they last depends on a number of criteria, mostly centered around amount of usage. Some folks switch up remotes from time to time to average out battery life and fob abuse. A replacement battery is under $20.

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tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	No, but using my head as an antenna I can boost the range by about a third.

09-19-2013, 12:25 PM	#6
Silver2011SS Drives: Silver 2011 SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South California Posts: 33	I love the BBC version of Top Gear those guys are really funny.

09-19-2013, 12:30 PM	#7
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,247	I'm glad to see Jeremy finally found a use for that giant noggin of his.

09-19-2013, 01:39 PM	#8
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	I place it on my chin... but you have to open your mouth to get the best results!

09-19-2013, 05:35 PM	#12
Bmuj87 Drives: 2013 Camaro LS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 7	Relating to the remote key. Do any of you have problems with the distance it takes to unlock/lock your car? I just bought a 2013 Camaro a month ago and have noticed that I have to be very close to the car (within 10-15 feet) for it to lock/unlock. Any further and pushing the buttons don't do anything. Any of you experience similar problems? Any fixes?