remote entry issue

2003 SATURN L200
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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BITTERTOM
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If I don't touch my car for an hour, the remote entry will not work. However, if I walk up and open the door, the remote entry works fine. I replaced the batteries and cleaned the remotes when it first starting happening, but it didn't get any better.

I don't really know where the trouble-shooting goes from there. What are the next likely culprits?
Nov 24, 2010 at 3:12 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So are you saying it's a range problem?You said if you walk to the door the remote work's fine but doesn't if your further away?
Nov 24, 2010 at 7:51 PM
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BITTERTOM
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No, sorry. It doesn't work even up close, until I open the door manually, then the remote will function normally until the car is left alone for an hour. This happens whether the doors are locked or not. And, it happens whether I use the remote to lock the doors or the door button.
Thanks, Tom
Nov 27, 2010 at 4:23 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So do you ever have a problem with your gas gauge not working power door lock's inop inside light's crank no start?The whole keyless entry system is your remote's and your body control module.
Nov 28, 2010 at 8:55 PM
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BITTERTOM
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The gas gauge works fine, occasionally the speedometer will jump around a little bit, though.
Mar 21, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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Have you tried cleaning the remote?
Mar 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM