No remote detected solution when starting engine

[headbanger69]

I have a 2013 Buick Verano in the premium trim. The DIC said no remote detected when trying to start my car with the pushbutton, but the key fob was able to lock and unlock the doors and also open the trunk. I replaced the key fob battery about 3 months prior to this, but replaced it again just in case. Placing my key fob into the spot under the cupholder did not help and my spare key fob did not work either. I unplugged the negative terminal to the battery for 30 minutes and then reconnected it. That did not work either.

I had this issue 3 days in a row and was able to get it started the first couple days after pressing the start button a few times, but on the third day, my luck ran out. A couple of times when I was able to start it up, the DIC sometimes said that I had to service my power steering and something else. Most of the time those messages did not come up.

The way I was able to fix it was getting a new car battery (Duralast Gold Battery BCI Group Size 48 730 CCA H6-DLG). I thought my battery was fine since I checked the DIC on the battery page and it said 14.7 V, but after trying to research as much about this issue was I could, I learned that it the 14.7 V was the not the voltage across the battery terminals (HELP Will not start....). I was able to remove the old battery and put in the new one with a 6" adjustable wrench and a flathead screwdriver for taking the top shell off. There are a few videos on youtube if you run into any difficulty. If you haven't tried replacing your key fob battery or placing your key fob by the transmitter under the cupholder, I highly suggest trying those first since it seems to have worked for others and are quicker and cheaper to try.

I ruled out the battery really early into my initial troubleshooting, but it was definitely the issue for me in the end. This issue really stressed me out so I am glad that I was able to get it fixed. I hope this is able to help someone get their car fixed as well!

 

[christianxpeterson]

Hey. I’m having a very similar problem

I got a replacement key fob and have gotten it synced to my car but the key only unlocks locks and pops the trunk. Starting the car doesn’t work

Car also says “no remote detected” with that key fob.

If I take out the cupholder and place the key into the key slot it does actually start the car. But the car even when started reads “no remote detected” Push to start has not worked yet but clearly the key is at least partially synced with the car

Wondering if you have any suggestions. Thanks

 

[headbanger69]

Hey. I’m having a very similar problem

I got a replacement key fob and have gotten it synced to my car but the key only unlocks locks and pops the trunk. Starting the car doesn’t work

Car also says “no remote detected” with that key fob.

If I take out the cupholder and place the key into the key slot it does actually start the car. But the car even when started reads “no remote detected” Push to start has not worked yet but clearly the key is at least partially synced with the car

Wondering if you have any suggestions. Thanks

I would go get your car battery tested for free at an auto parts store. I was unable to do that since my car totally died on me eventually and I just ended up buying a new battery (via bicycle) since there wasn't much else I could think of. Starting the engine probably takes a lot more juice from the battery than popping the trunk and unlocking the car. I would definitely try that next.

If you really want to be cautious and cheap, just buy a new battery and have it just in case, but not open/install it until you get the issue resolved. If it is not a battery issue, you should be able to just return it for a full refund.

 

[donde]

I rebooted the car by disconnecting battery for 10 mins then reconnetng all works now.