To start a Chevy Equinox with a dead remote, you can use the manual key slot underneath the driver’s door handle. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Place the vehicle gear in P or N.
2. Press the button on the side of your key fob to remove the manual key.
3. Locate the manual key slot underneath the driver’s door handle.
4. Insert the key into the slot and pop out the cap to reveal a keyhole.
5. Insert the manual key into the keyhole and unlock the car.
6. Once inside the car, place the dead key fob in the cupholder.
7. Hold the brake pedal, then push the Start button to start the vehicle.
The Equinox should start up just fine. If it doesn’t start, try repositioning the key fob in the cup holder and try again. It’s important to replace the battery with a CR2032 battery or equivalent as soon as possible.
Please note that this method is applicable to all Chevy Equinox models.
Contents
- What to do when key fob dies?
- How can I start my car if the remote is not working?
- What to do if key fob dies?
- How do you start a Chevy car with a dead key fob?
- How do you keyless start a Chevy Equinox?
- Why is my remote start not working and check engine light on?
- How do you start a keyless car with a dead remote?
- Can you manually start a push button start car?
- Why is my remote start not working on my Chevy Equinox?
- How do I get my remote start to work?
What to do when key fob dies?
Put the mechanical key back into the key fob and close it. Use the key fob to push the START button. Instead of using your finger as you normally would, press the key fob against the button. This is a backup system many manufacturers use to ensure the car can start even when the fob is dead.
How can I start my car if the remote is not working?
But mine’s located right here if i put my foot on the brake. And then i hit the engine. Start stop button you can see it says key not detected. That’s because my key and my key fob is dead.
What to do if key fob dies?
Put the mechanical key back into the key fob and close it. Use the key fob to push the START button. Instead of using your finger as you normally would, press the key fob against the button. This is a backup system many manufacturers use to ensure the car can start even when the fob is dead.
How do you start a Chevy car with a dead key fob?
Door. And after you unlock it it’s a good idea to go ahead and throw that key back in the fob just so we don’t lose it. Now as soon as we open the door the alarm is going to start going.
How do you keyless start a Chevy Equinox?
First then the engine start stop button if you press the start button with a valid key fob inside your vehicle.
Why is my remote start not working and check engine light on?
If the ‘Check Engine Light’ or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated, the remote start will not work. Don’t panic, one of the reasons the MIL can illuminate is due to a loose gas cap! Reseal the cap, restart the car, and retry step #1!
How do you start a keyless car with a dead remote?
All you’re going to do is put your foot on the brake. Take your key fob take the front of it put it on the push. Button start push down and hold. And as you can see the car.
The key it might be in the dash. And if it is will be near the start stop button it might be in the glove. Box it might be in the center console or worse under the cup holders.
Why is my remote start not working on my Chevy Equinox?
A dead battery, faulty starter, and an activated valet mode are some of the reasons why your remote start isn’t working. Aside from electrical issues, coolant and oil pressure problems can also affect the remote start’s operation.
How do I get my remote start to work?
Feet if unobstructed. And somewhat less if buildings or other objects are between the remote and the vehicle. To use the system. First press the lock button on the remote.