CaddyPoptart Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Hello everyone, this is my first post here at the forum. I followed the very helpful key programming advice found on here: http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=11531. Currently the only way to start my car is to place the FOB into the holder in the center console. Previously, I was able to just have it anywhere in the car in order to start the vehicle, but now it will only start if it's in that holder. I understand that little questions like these can be annoying, but some help would be much appreciated. Thanks for your time Edit: Sorry, I forgot to include the car's year / model. It's a Cadillac STS 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 What kind of car?? What year and what model?? In your case... I would check the battery and replace it if It hasn't been replaced in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdgrinci Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Definitely check/change the battery in the fob first. If it only happens, say, in and around your house or in and around where you park it often (work), it might also be some radio interference; I had one occurrence (the only time it happened) in a parking garage. Chuck '19 CT6, '04 Bravada........but still lusting for that '69 Z-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaddyPoptart Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Sorry about that, I edited the OP to include that information. I'll definitely look up how to check the battery and I'll get back to you guys. Thanks for your replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Customer Service Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hello everyone, this is my first post here at the forum. I followed the very helpful key programming advice found on here: http://caddyinfo.ipb...howtopic=11531. Currently the only way to start my car is to place the FOB into the holder in the center console. Previously, I was able to just have it anywhere in the car in order to start the vehicle, but now it will only start if it's in that holder. I understand that little questions like these can be annoying, but some help would be much appreciated. Thanks for your time Edit: Sorry, I forgot to include the car's year / model. It's a Cadillac STS 2005 There is a guide to programming the key remote beginning on page 2-6 of the owner's manual. If you are still having issues or have recently replaced the FOB, I would suggest having a dealer look at it to configure to the vehicle. The key is coded uniquely to your car. Please keep us posted on the status. Matt Cadillac Customer Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaddyPoptart Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 It seems you guys were correct, the battery was low. You all have been very helpful and I appreciate that very much. Thanks for mentioning the info in the car manual, I'll check that out to see if it has information on how to replace the battery. Before I go and mark this as solved, would you happen to know where one could find the battery that the FOB uses? I've been told that it can be found at Radioshack, but I can't find any information on the battery itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmike Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 It seems you guys were correct, the battery was low. You all have been very helpful and I appreciate that very much. Thanks for mentioning the info in the car manual, I'll check that out to see if it has information on how to replace the battery. Before I go and mark this as solved, would you happen to know where one could find the battery that the FOB uses? I've been told that it can be found at Radioshack, but I can't find any information on the battery itself. walgreens or walmart...I got two at walgreens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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