Key Fob range issue

[RoRo]

I just spoke with the dealer. Per GM they were instructed to order a new receiver. Fortunately there was a receiver module available locally. They will do their best to have it put back together in a few hours. If not, they'll give me a rental.

I suspected that the receiver may be faulty.......

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

@ RoRo

That is good to hear that they will be replacing that for you. Keep us updated and let us know how everything works once you get your Volt back!

[RoRo]

I just spoke with the dealer. Per GM they were instructed to order a new receiver. Fortunately there was a receiver module available locally. They will do their best to have it put back together in a few hours. If not, they'll give me a rental.

I suspected that the receiver may be faulty.......

The car was ready when I got to the dealership.

The remote seemed to be working yesterday and this morning. We'll see how it works this afternoon in the hot Florida sun.

To be continued....

[Norm51]

.....occasionally my garage door opener will not work until I am within 10 feet from the receiver. Other times it works at 200 feet. ... I am guessing it's some sort of military radar system.....

Hmmm... Hadn't thought of this angle. I had begun to blame it on the recent solar flares.

I have the same issues with our garage opener. Now that you've mentioned it, we live within a mile of a certified UL-rated testing lab [that's done work on RFI and other related radio stuff] and 5 miles from the northern end of the runway of a military aircraft repair depot - that also hosts "weekend warrior" and medivac flights.


Cheers,

Norm

[Norm51]

Where is the antenna for the receiver in a Volt? Our 2001 Volvo uses the inside rear-view mirror.

[ArieArie]

I thought that the FOB has 2 different radios, one to operate stuff (doors, windows, etc) by pushing a button and transmitting, and the other is a low power, proximity radio that emits a low power signal all the time which is used to shake hands with the car when you try to unlock the doors and start the car.. I assume this and I may be wrong..
In case I am right, if both functions are weak, it make be the battery in the FOB, or the receiver/antenna in the car has a problem.

[WopOnTour]

I thought that the FOB has 2 different radios, one to operate stuff (doors, windows, etc) by pushing a button and transmitting, and the other is a low power, proximity radio that emits a low power signal all the time which is used to shake hands with the car when you try to unlock the doors and start the car.. I assume this and I may be wrong..
In case I am right, if both functions are weak, it make be the battery in the FOB, or the receiver/antenna in the car has a problem.

This is correct. The basic door locks and remote start receiver is housed within that small black box next to your rear view mirror and the security/immobilizer receiver/transmitter for the push button start is mounted to the bottom of the upper dash storage tray.

To the OP (and future viewers of this thread) there is a techncial bulletin relating to poor remote performance and/or tire pressure monitor showing === for any tire. (the RCDLR performs double duty as the receiver for the TPMS) In bulletin PIC5604 the technician is advised of a series of tests to be performed, and in failing any of those tests the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR) is to be replaced.

HTH
WOT