Reprogramming key fobs and remote start?

Tiny
MICHAEL POWELL
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
  • 4.2L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
The fobs and remote starter suddenly stopped working. I tried reprogramming. It goes into programming mode but when I get to holding the open and close buttons simultaneously on the key fob it doesn't program. I also tried programming them with my Launch Diagnostics tool. And it says they're reprogrammed before I can even push any buttons on the key fob. I replaced the batteries. Checked the fuses. Everything works from the driver's door controls. Rear wiper, hatch lock, and defroster work. The wiper is quite slow though and sometimes it doesn't make it back to the seated position. I scanned BCM and no codes came up. I actuated the driver's seat and that worked. I couldn't find a valet button. I just removed the rear panel and didn't see any cracked wires. Since everything works from the door, does that mean the Hatch/lift gate module is working correctly before I try checking for power on all the wires? Are there any simpler things I should try first?
Saturday, March 16th, 2024 AT 12:43 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, this happens when the driver's door module goes out which is common, here is the location and how to change it out in the images below. When you say you scanned the BCM did you use a CAN scanner? You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

The DDM is integrated into the main window switch. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Sunday, March 17th, 2024 AT 11:06 AM
Tiny
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I'm using a CAN system. I have a Launch analyzer. I've scanned the DDM, LGM, and BCM. There are no codes. I've actuated the door locks, hatch lock, wiper, and defrost with the scanner and everything works on the driver's door when pressed. I've taken the fobs to the parts store, and they were all putting out signals. I have an old code stored U1162 but nothing currently. The hatch light comes on when I open it manually, but it didn't with the scanner actuator.
Everything seemed to work manually and with the scanner and there weren't any codes. So, I don't think replacing the DDM would fix this but I'm not the expert.
I don't know what to do next.
I read about a valet button but couldn't find one under the driver's side panels.
I have one original Advital fob. And two more used ones. The code is exsdei474s on all of them.
I did read something about having a new key cut on Advital because the old key may be worn out.
Hopefully, someone has the answer.
Thanks
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 AT 2:59 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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U1162 code indicates a specific fault within the vehicle's communication network. What condition is this car in and has it been water damaged?
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Thursday, March 21st, 2024 AT 12:41 PM
Tiny
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The truck visually looks like it's only 5 years old. I haven't had any water damage that I know of.
The code isn't current. It was in history. And I'm almost positive that it was only there because I unplugged the LGM when I started to look for cracked wires and corrosion on the plugs and fuses.
I rarely have to do anything to this truck other than maintenance.
This summer everything wore out at once. Replaced the Cat, alternator, battery, water temp sensor and thermostat, IAT, and Fuel filler tube I replaced just this summer. And after I replaced the fuel filler, the code I had for a small air leak, changed to a large air leak. I'm still chasing that problem, but I need to put a smoke tester on it. And my ABS pump motor isn't working. And now the key fobs to top it all off.
So, considering that the driver's door controls everything works manually and I was able to actuate everything in the DCM and LGM with the scanner and there aren't any current codes. Should I conclude that the wiring and modules themselves aren't the problem?
Could the remote car start be causing key fob programming problems?
My landlord put in a new garage door opener, and it seemed like my fobs stopped working the same week. Could that have anything to do with this?
Where is the remote car starter module, behind the glove box?
I'm not sure what they look like or if there's anything I could check for on that. Is there possibly a reset button on it?
Awaiting further thoughts and instructions. Thanks
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Friday, March 22nd, 2024 AT 3:37 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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I don't think the garage door opener would do anything, is there an aftermarket remote start kit on this truck i so I would remove it and put the wiring back to stock. I am surprised that a CAN scan is not telling us more. With all systems on I would check all fuses for power. You could have a maxi fuse that has gone out which can power down many systems which makes sense that there are not more codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Friday, March 22nd, 2024 AT 10:06 AM
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Anything?
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Saturday, May 11th, 2024 AT 12:39 PM
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I did finally find a remote starter button. You could only access it by opening the drivers door. And then you can see a small access panel on the side of the dashboard. After I found it I wasn't exactly sure what to do. I pushed the button to see if it would let me program the fobs then. I don't remember now exactly what I did but I did finally get one fob to program. But what happened was I was just sitting in the truck after failing multiple times after holding the two buttons when it suddenly cycled about 10-15 minutes later while I was just sitting there. I have no idea why it took so long to cycle or why I couldn't ever get it to repeat again for any of my other fobs. I was just happy to have 1 working.
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Thursday, November 7th, 2024 AT 1:35 AM
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Thursday, November 7th, 2024 AT 5:30 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for all your assistance.
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Thursday, November 7th, 2024 AT 5:55 PM

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