keyless entry

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R.IRIZARRY
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2001 GMC Jimmy: I've purchase a new keyless entry remote and it will not work for some reason? I follow the instructions to a t. I hold down the unlock button on the drivers door and turn ingition on off twice and the release the unlock button and the locks lock and unlock. But when I hold the remote and press the lock and unlock it don't work? But my gas gauge jumps up instead? What's wrong? Can you help me please?
Oct 14, 2012 at 7:12 AM
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KHLOW2008
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I would sugggest starting with a check for Body Control Module trouble codes. It could be a BCM fault or a bad ground circuit.
Oct 14, 2012 at 7:21 AM
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R.IRIZARRY
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OK tks
Oct 14, 2012 at 7:25 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome.
Oct 14, 2012 at 7:45 AM
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