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Well, it's at the dealership... again.

 

Went to pick my truck up form getting the windows tinted, the shop said everything had gone well, no problems with the truck. But the fob would not work the door locks, message when I tried to start the truck said there was no remote detected. I placed the fob between the cupholders on the programming sensor to get the truck started. Then no radio, gauges all dead, no turn signals, and every service system message in the book. It's at the dealership... stay tuned.

 

I have the auto stop eliminator and aftermarket retracting running boards, how likely is it that they will screw me on the warranty?

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Well, it's at the dealership... again.
 
Went to pick my truck up form getting the windows tinted, the shop said everything had gone well, no problems with the truck. But the fob would not work the door locks, message when I tried to start the truck said there was no remote detected. I placed the fob between the cupholders on the programming sensor to get the truck started. Then no radio, gauges all dead, no turn signals, and every service system message in the book. It's at the dealership... stay tuned.
 
I have the auto stop eliminator and aftermarket retracting running boards, how likely is it that they will screw me on the warranty?
That depends on whether or not they find the fault is your aftermarket accessories

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After further research is looks like it is common for the fob to stop working after getting windows tinted. The rear window or windshield may have antennas for the fob. Either the film or the liquids used on install disrupt the signal, usually just for a day or so until things dry up. But doesn't explain why the gauges, turn signals or radio are not working.

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When something doesn't work right after a vehicle is worked on, it's usually related to whatever work was being done . 

Even when it seems unlikely. 

 

I'm curious to hear the outcome. 

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So I got my truck back, two days at the dealership, but they only spent 30mins diagnostic time with it. Charged me $150 for diagnostics and loaner vehicle. Their theory was that the OBD2 connection for the aftermarket power running boards was interfering with the system. They said once it was disconnected that everything worked and suggested that I drive around for a few weeks with the running boards disconnected to test the theory. However, when I picked up the truck the running boards were hooked up and working, and no more fob/gauges/turn signal/infotainment issues, everything works. For now, i suppose. My theory is, like everyone else with issues after tinting the windows, that when it dries out everything is fine. The dealership just wanted to blame the aftermarket stuff. I have everything hooked up and running perfectly, time will tell.

 

 

Issues after tinting on the HD forum:

https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/236823-key-fob-transmitter-faulty/

 

Similar issues with Mercedes:

https://www.mercedescla.org/threads/keyless-go-not-working-after-tinting-windows.21122/

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