How to Fix Unresponsive/Worn GM Key Fob 2005-2010 (Chevy, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, etc.)

Is your GM keyless entry fob unresponse, worn out, or not working at all? If so, today I will help you with a couple of methods of repairing them for you to try to maybe save some money before going and shelling out over $100 for a new fob!

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

Hey Guys! Thanks for watching, I just wanted to add in that if you have to use aluminum foil I would recommend you glue it down to the inside of the button if you can. I discovered on mine that after several months of using it that eventually the foil will begin to stick to the circuit board from being constantly pressed and then the car will start thinking you are pressing the button when you aren't, so if you can glue it down to keep it on the rubber peice and not on the circuit board I would definitely recommend it. Thanks!

[@patricialeclair1310]

Thank you for your help. I recently bought a 2009 Chevy HHR and I'm still learning things about this vehicle. Thank you again. 👍

[@johnwiedman1775]

Had a meltdown at a Walmart today. Couldn’t get it to turn off. Finally after many tries it did. Thought it might be the battery but trunk would pop open. Came home and watched your video. Definitely needed cleaning on the inside. Used alcohol and swab and removed a lot of junk. Did not need aluminum foil this time but will keep it in mind. You are a godsend. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

[@michellesherman2163]

Had an old key FOB that hasn’t worked since I bought the car! Works now after cleaning and using the foil!! Thank you so much!!!

[@LOVESANTOSFAMILY]

I haven’t used my fob for 2 years or more. This is the first video I’ve seen using the foil. I went to my garage thinking it’s still not gonna work and to my surprise I pressed the unlock button and it actually worked along with the remote start. I was happy 😊. Thanks a lot for the info much appreciated 🤝

[@richardkelley22]

You just made me day that much better. Great hack! 👍 Appreciate the video!!!

[@sarahlawhead8957]

Same ..we haven't used ours in bout 2 yrs..the foil worked like a charm 😊

[@abdulmohammed7702]

OMG IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just bought a 2007 Pontiac Solstice 8 mins after buying it after i left the dealer the 2nd fob did not work...They wanted about $100.00 for a new fob and about an hour labor!!So because of this channel here i saved $200.00......

[@OhMar1210]

The aluminum foil worked perfectly. Thank you for posting this video.

[@sassafrazz4480]

Thank you soooo much! Mine worked after adding the aluminum foil! Works like a charm now!! Saved me $60-$150! I really appreciate you sharing this! ❤

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

Great! Happy to hear.

[@justinmichael007]

I tried cleaning mine, didnt work. Then I WAS going to use the tinfoil method, but then i remembered that I had some "Tin Tape" (basically aluminum foil with adhesive backing). So i used the tin tape, sticking it to the inside of the rubber button, that way it the tinfoil wont flop around lose in there and cause the door locks to randomly engage. After the tin tape, the keyfob works like a charm! Thanks.

[@majliescobar8975]

I have some of that tape and I'm having the same issue

[@justinmichael007]

@@majliescobar8975 did the tin tape work for you? The tinfoil didnt stay in place for me, the tin tape did.

[@Philly7154]

I am now returning my new $40 key fob as this worked perfectly and in a dealership it costs $150 to program my $40 key fob. This literally cost me nothing. Thanks!!

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

Glad to hear that it worked!

[@ArmchairInvestigator411]

Why doesn’t it need to be reprogrammed? 🤔

[@DarthVeda00]

You have no idea how glad I am you posted this. I've owned a 2009 Chevy Malibu for about 2 years now. My key fob never worked properly since i got it, with only the alarm button working. Cleaned the motherboard and applied small pcs of foil in it just now and it now works like a charm. Thank You Very Much.

[@geraldthomas7211]

I didn't think something so simple would work. Just got a 2007 LaCrosse both FOB's would open the trunk but that was it. I did what you shown but just added the Aluminum foil to both worked perfect. Thank you very much.

[@wandyalicealopez451]

The aluminum foil worked. It's awesome. My key fob didn't work and I tried it. Thank you, both of my key fobs are now working. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.

[@MotoMenace78]

Thanks soooo much. I was looking at videos on how to connect a new fob to my car because I was going to order one. Then this video popped up and I thought I'd watch it. The only thing I had to do was clean the mother board with rubbing alcohol. Saved me 35 bucks. THANKS SOOOO MUCH

[@rosalindclemons4529]

Oh my gosh. Thank you so much for that information. I ordered new fobs on Amazon. One worked, the other didn't. The one that worked lasted 2 weeks and stopped working. I'm going to try what you suggest to do with my old remotes and i pray that it works. It's definitely worth giving it a try

[@heatherormamd9472]

Just found your vidoe today, trying to find prices for a new key fob ect, went to you tube to find ideas to maybe try to fix it and found your video. So glad I did, the alcohol kind of worked on one pad but not truly working correctly, other button didn't work. Tried the aluminum foil and works great!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@keithblaney9064]

Got three fobs with 2008 Buick, only one worked. Tried to fix them with no luck. According to manual, they said touching the circuit board could blow it up. OK, MOSFETS are like that; I thought I had done 'em in. Then your video showed up in my feed, didn't look like you were grounded. So I tried again, using your post for guidance. Result? THREE working fobs now. Thank you.

[@MZ-mu6om]

Hey thanks for your service to the community brother, I was able to fix my mom's fob. I followed your instructions and didn't get to the point where I had to use the tin foil so the cleaning with rubbing alcohol was my solution. Thank you sir for saving my mom an extra expense. Cheers bro.

[@michaelguida575]

Simply Amazing! I got an 06 Malibu The remote worked when I got the car. That foil trick worked! I didn’t get it to auto start, but all the other buttons work like a champ Thanks buddy

[@LJ808]

Man, THANK YOU for this. I did the alcohol wipe method. Didn't respond at first, but after a few minutes the fob started working again. So again, THANK YOU.

[@babrsbigideas]

Thank you so much for this. I have cleaned and changed battery sooooo very many times to be frustrated over and over again. I was researching new fobs when I ran across your video, tried the tin foil, and voila, worked like a charm. I am so happy :) Even got the spare fob to work!!!

[@fredricpeterson2783]

It worked!! You’re a genius!! I cleaned it like you said and put the foil in and all the buttons worked instantly!! I glued the foil in because the foil moved around and it didn’t worked initially. Now I’m good. Thanks for the video 👍🏾

[@denisfossett3009]

Pierson .....want to thank you for posting ,,,quite the thing ,,basic ,,but informative ,,,got my wifes buick lacrosse remote working again ,,took me a few times ...but it works ,,,,i dont dare to play with the call button tho ,,,the horn went off without stopping ....so i declined on putting the foil there ,,,hehehe disturbing the neighbors ,,,esp at a condo !!! hehehe thank you bud ,,,and happy new year

[@jster1963]

Cleaning totally fixed my remote! It cost nothing. Thank you for the great video!

[@sarahlawhead8957]

We haven't used our fob and probably at least 2 years...tried it with the foil ...bammmm baby!!! Thank you

[@ajalibrio]

Had the same issue and experienced the EXACT results following along your video. Good stuff thank you

[@Therealmfbb]

Just fixed my girls key fob and she loves me more now thanks g

[@user-bl9sg9jo5r]

I have a 2008 grand prix and omg! It worked you just saved me $80.00 thank you for your videos

[@crystalhall6441]

You are simply amazing. The new battery didn't get it, so following every step you suggested, WALAH, perfection and everything works as it did when it was new. I appreciate you putting this out here for all of us in this same situation. Now, after not being able to use it for a few years, I found, via you the total solution. Thank you again.😊

[@marielababb8768]

Thank you, this helped out, I was getting ready to buy a new fob and the aluminum trick worked great!

[@JohnGaryScheerer]

Dude much appreciated, your aluminum foil hack/repair WORKED as you stated 👍

[@xXxBwidgetxXx]

Such a big help for my 2006 Buick Lacrosse fob. ♡ so happy to have it working again!

[@TonyMendyk]

my son inherited a 2008 Buick LaCrosse from my dad. The keyfobs work intermittently so i am going to try these fixes tonight! The local GM dealer wanted $170 for ONE replacement fob and $160 to program it. RIP OFF!!

[@samueld77]

For some reason, my key fob chip was wet with some sort of oil. Cleaned it off but it still didn't work. Foil did the trick! Thanks.

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

Yes, mine had the oil on it initially aswell, my guess is it is just grease and buildup that gets in there over the years but I honestly have no idea for sure. Seems common on older circuit boards. Glad you got it working!

[@jeffalden6769]

Mine did the same. The foil was the trick

[@robertkent1554]

Wowwwww 😮…. It really worked none of the functions worked until I did this!!.. fully functional thanks loads

[@tye2003]

thank you for the idea for the aluminum trick I did the aluminum trick it worked I figured the battery wasn't snug on the contact I used desktop tape and it worked and they worked farther away. Appreciate your time and for giving me an idea.

[@BrianCui]

Thank you very much. I got it to work with a quick clean.

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

Good to hear!

[@JesusChristisGodintheFlesh]

Thank you!!! Just wiped them and put aluminum and now they work like brand new!! I’m so happy hehe. God bless you:)

[@olveramelinda]

Thanks for the fix. I had thought about this fix myself and ran into your video confirmed my fix.

[@luvnlaughs66]

The foil worked like magic! Many thanks!

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

Good to hear! If it starts to lock and unlock itself then you could glue the foil to the rubber part to keep it in place.

[@lakeisha9121]

Thank you so much I got stressed out quick locked my key in the car my work badge was in there but i found the old remote to my car and only the alarm button worked so thank you so much

[@yousifsaqat6789]

Absolute legendddd, I just got the car and my key wasn’t functioning and I thought I had to spend extra money. Well not anymore

[@alvinwolk3101]

Thank you for a great fix. Aluminum foil worked perfectly. BY the way. My car is a2012 Chevy Malibu. Same remote. Your the best.

[@raspeight22]

Thank you!!!!! $400 freaking dollars is a ridiculous amount to pay for a fob.

[@Elaniaford]

Thanku thanku thanku. This just saved me money. The foil. Actually worked

[@kingjuan6497]

The foil trick actually worked thanks a lot great advice!!!

[@mharri2163]

The foil worked for my son's car! Thank you!

[@nicklikesmilk]

Thank you for posting this! Just worked for me!!

[@karenbrown5057]

Thank you so much❤❤. Had a fob that would lock but not unlock . Cleaned and added the foil on the unlock side. It worked.

[@thomaschristopher8593]

the aluminum foil fix worked great!

[@jenniferburdick1354]

Thank you for this tip, it WORKED!!!! AWESOME!!!!!

[@chrisc456]

You saved me a lot. Thank you for sharing this video the rubbing alcohol helped my remote

[@claudechristie9343]

Great tip on the foil! Thanks to you now have 2 working fobs!

[@ThatDumbSchmuck]

Awesome job! Glad to see that the simple cleaning of my contacts fixed my fob. Now I can finally reset my tpms, you solved 2 problems for me!

[@Victoriafoster-mf3zr]

Thank you it worked like a charm

[@johnvandyk8904]

Thanks very much. It works like a charm after I cleaned and aluminum foiled the contacts. Much appreciated.

[@debmick2327]

Thank you!!! Mine just needed to be cleaned and works great now!

[@gabemoore4967]

Thanks.. just purchased a 07 Buick Lacrosse and unlock buttons didn't work on either fob. Thanks to the foil both are working now.

[@palomamia841]

Oh wow I’m blown away 😅I saw you do the remote start and figured out that worn out button on my fob can actually do 😱 I can remote start my 08 GMC?

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

Yep, if it has that remote start button on the very top then your vehicle is equipped with remote start.

[@palomamia841]

@@piersonthecarguy9396 🙌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 oh how I wanted this forever 😅

[@oscargodoy908]

Tanks this guy save me 100s dollars I did my self fix my remote works great after I clean the inside

[@moisesjaimes6315]

Thank you, this worked like a charm!!!

[@noliefuentes]

Thank you. I saved $15

[@megatokes2902]

Mine worked after doing this thank you

[@dfpolitowski2]

I used copper shim stock and crazy glued a small piece to the back of the rubber button. The graphite filled deposit on the back of the rubber button must ware off after a while, Copper shim is the best but you must make sure the shim stock is not tarnished. I saw where you can buy the graphite filled glue online and I suppose you can reapply some of this on the back of the button to restore the switch. But copper shim is better.

[@lyndaparker5765]

Thank you soooo much!!! It worked after cleaning and aluminum foil!

[@denisfossett3009]

hi pierson ,,,,ive played with it today ,,,,your video DOES work ,,,to an extent ,,,being careful tho as you say ,,not to make too much aluminum foil to the other buttons ...but i HAVE FOUND .,..that GM has made an extra plastic piece or circuit board,,,that fits over the rubber or carbon buttons that you show at 3:13 on your desk ..that fit under the green circuit board ...that i think that they had troubles with it over the years and added that piece ,,,because my wife and i have a 2008 ,,,and a 2009 buick lacrosse ,,,,,,when i opened up my Fob ,,or remote ,,,i had that extra white plastic piece or circuit board in mine ,,,,and i never had any troubles ...and hers didnt have that piece ,,,and hers had the trouble ,,,,WE had an extra set ,,,with HAD the plastic or extra board ,,,and as soon as i put it in ,,,all her troubles were resolved ...but ,,b4 all that ,,,your video has helped me realixe that contact with the carbon buttons and the remote are important ,,,,again thank you bud ,,i would of never known ...if not for you !!!!

[@ryu-mz8gv]

literally saved my life, thanks

[@amahldunbar4367]

Thanks Pierson, the foil worked!!!

[@codywatling6461]

Just watched this. Cleaning the contacts and pad cured it. 👌

[@eightytwobucks623]

I tried so much, but the best for me was buying a new case on eBay for a few bucks and just moving the circuit and battery over to the new case. Been good for 3 years now

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

Yeah, sometimes a new case is the only option if the buttons are too worn out. I eventually did have to do this on one of my fobs before I sold the car because one of the black contact points fell off from inside the rubber.

[@eileenwicklund2992]

THANKS !!!! We were able to fix 2 key fobs. One required the foil and one didn't.

[@davebarone506]

I took the fob apart and used a pencil eraser on the button contacts, worked for a while

[@crystalhall6441]

Would you mind doing a video on your process of gluing the foil it to the rubber piece, so that we do it correctly, also the type of glue that would be best. Thank you.

[@abdulmohammed7702]

Just use a super glue gel that says is for rubber ect

[@steventurner3901]

Bingo exactly what I needed! Great video and how to!

[@Eddyzr0]

Saved my day thank you dude!!

[@fredpalacios507]

it's works amazing. thank you so much

[@joshuaguerra2093]

It worked thanks man!

[@fwicket]

Worked thank you.

[@mildredmartinez3469]

Omg I just did it and Bomb its working now my trunk opens

[@chanshabbazsingh6514]

Bro , the foil part works. Thanks

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

Good to hear! If it starts to lock and unlock itself then you could glue the foil to the rubber part to keep it in place.

[@dylank.1530]

Worked perfectly thank you. Tin foil savior.

[@user-ny6jg2vy3l]

2006 original key fob didn’t work. Took it apart cleaned it and used foil tape so it sticks to the button and now it works perfect.

[@mildredmartinez3469]

THANK YOU SO MUCH 💓

[@pandabear1961]

What if you start losing distance to lock and unlock doors and trunk ??? i changed battery twice to make sure i didnt buy bad battery's and i cleaned the contacs on fob. Thanks

[@workonitm8]

Thanks, I'll give it a try ! 😊👍

[@adamchatten8516]

Fixed thank you sir!

[@Onytouchproductions]

I switched circuit boards with new fob casing and key pad changes battery worked like new

[@jeremycole6873]

Now if I knew how to get another key fob programmed to the car

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

On some GM vehicles, there is a specific procedure to do so, however on other GMs, a scan tool is required. It all depends on the car.

[@rhondashoemaker69rs]

How do you program a new key fobfor 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix

[@Freesmokelilho]

Can switch the greens boards to a new fob ?

[@rafaelchavez4975]

Ey thanks brother

[@alexiscollins6671]

I have a Pontiac g6 08 I just brought a keyless entry remote all the other buttons are working expect my remote starter should I try this?

[@jeremycole6873]

Had to clean and use aluminium foil on mine thanks alot

[@marcoscontreras8697]

Very good video

[@xx_naruto_amv6182]

how do you pair it

[@ibrahimnasser4167]

Worked perfect. Thank u

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

Glad to Hear!

[@TheAntz29]

Thank u

[@2Irishgurlz]

I can't get in my G6 trunk! Any suggestions?

[@robeh1645]

thank you¡!!!!!

[@wmbfilmz4369]

Thsnks the foil worked

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

Good to hear! If it starts to lock and unlock itself then you could glue the foil to the rubber part to keep it in place.

[@christiancole7156]

The piece that holds in the battery won't stay in spot. I think I'll need a new one or got any tips?

[@piersonthecarguy9396]

If you are referring to the metal clip, it can be re-soldered to the circuit board, so if you know how to solder you could try that. Otherwise you'll need a new fob.