Remote not working

2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
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HELPFULWIFE
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I am unable to lock or unlock my car with the remote. It worked fine this i locked my car using the remote later on i went to unlock my car with the remote and it didn't work. I then tried unlocking by using the key that set off the alarm. I managed to get the alarm off by pressing the alarm key a few times. I went and bought new batteries that didn't work. I have been told I have electrical problems with the car but everything was working fine this morning but now after the rain the remotes are not working. I even pressed the remote near the car for one minute to reset it and that didn't work either.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.


Aug 9, 2012 at 8:39 PM
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it may have to be reprogrammed.

do you have another fob?? if so, does it work??

Roy
Aug 9, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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Yes I do have another fab and it doesn't work either. what i tried was used my key to unlock the door and started my car that stopped the alarm but unfortunately i can't lock my car.
Aug 9, 2012 at 11:24 PM
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do you have power locks that work inside the car??

Roy
Aug 9, 2012 at 11:56 PM
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i have lock on the drivers door and on the front passenger door. it is strange that when i unlock the car the alarm comes on and when i start the car the alarm comes off. Could it be something do with wiring and the rain.
Aug 10, 2012 at 2:14 AM
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possibly, but is the alarm system factory or aftermarket??

Roy
Aug 10, 2012 at 2:33 AM
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HELPFULWIFE
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Not sure we bought the car from a used car dealership. Surprising enough this morning no problem with the car i could lock and unlock the car but later on in the day it stop working.
Aug 10, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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