Replacement Key Fob for Retrax Powertrax Retractable Tonneau Covers

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I lost my fob and my cover is stuck halfway open, what can I do?

asked by: Julio C

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Hey Julio! If you could tell me what kind of tonneau cover you have we might have a replacement key fob for it like item # RTX36TR. I'll need the year, make, and model of your truck too. Go ahead and throw this information in the comment box below and I'll be happy to help you.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Jerred H.

10/27/2025

Hey Julio, were you able to find the details for your truck and tonneau cover? Once you have that info, I can help confirm if the replacement key fob will work. Let me know what you find so we can get your cover working again.

Scott L.

2/6/2026

I have lost both of my fobs for my retrax powertrax bed cover. I need 2 more for cover serial number. 19120339552001.

Jerred H.

2/9/2026

@ScottL Hey Scott, thanks for the information. The last 4 digits of your serial number 19120339552001 show the year and month the cover was manufactured. Since yours was made in January of 2020 the Replacement Key Fob item # RTX36TR is exactly what you need. It is sold individually.

Scottl

2/10/2026

I’ll get them. Are there dip switches in the remotes and if so, how do I recover the settings?

Jerred H.

2/11/2026

@Scottl Happy to hear that! There's instructions included but here's how to reprogram the Replacement Key Fob item # RTX36TR: 1. Disconnect power to the cover’s receiver for about 2 minutes so it resets. 2. Reconnect power to the receiver. 3. Press and hold the “STAR” (light) button on the key fob for ~1 second. This clears the receiver’s internal code. 4. Immediately after that, press and hold both the “C” (Close) and “O” (Open) buttons together. Continue holding until the key fob’s small indicator light begins flashing. 5. Once the light flashes, release the buttons. The fob should now be paired/programmed to the cover.

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Answer 1

Hi Cody; to reprogram the Replacement Key Fob - Powertrax Retractable Tonneau Covers - Serial Number 1701 or Higher #RTX36TR follow these steps: 1. Disconnect power to the cover’s receiver for about 2 minutes so it resets. 2. Reconnect power to the…

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Answer 2

It might David but I have no way of knowing for sure without that serial number. The Replacement Key Fob item #RTX36TR matches up with covers that have a serial number of 1701 or higher. There's no other way to identify if this is the one you…

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Answer 3

Hey Cj! The Replacement Remote Receiver for Retrax Powered Retractable Tonneau Covers Manufactured After 2017 item #RTX89TR does not come with a replacement remote. There are instructions included that will show you how to pair your current remote to…

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Answer 4

Hey Cris, yes you are going to need a new remote when you replace the motor. So for your Retrax PowertraxPRO MX cover, you are going to want #RTX79TR for the motor and #RTX89TR for the remote. If there is anything else I can do for you, please feel…

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Answer 5

Hey thanks for reaching out, Jeremy. It does not sound like a motor issue since the cover can open and close normally. This is a problem with the remote or with the receiver. The only fix for this is a replacement. The Replacement Remote Receiver for…

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Answer 6

Hey Baily, based on your serial number the correct replacement key fob is the part #RTX36TR that you referenced. Here is the pairing process: 1. Disconnect power to receiver for 2 minutes. Connect receiver to power 2. Press the STAR (Light) button…

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Answer 7

Hey David, yes the Replacement Key Fob #RTX36TR that you referenced does come with instructions but if you have any issues pairing it comment below and I'll do my best to help.

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Answer 8

Yes, I can help you out with a new remote receiver for your Retrax cover on your 2021 GMC Sierra. - Replacement Remote Receiver for Retrax Powered Retractable Tonneau Covers #RTX89TR The Replacement Remote Receiver for Retrax Powered Retractable…

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Answer 9

No, the PowertraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Cover w/ Trax Rails - Powered #RTT-90852 can not be used manually according to my contact at Retrax. It can only be used utilizing the electric motor. Since you are concerned about ice build up and access without…

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Answer 10

Hey Ian, thanks for reaching out. Without the serial number there is no way to know for sure which fob will work for your cover. The Replacement Key Fob item #RTX36TR matches up with covers that have a serial number of 1701 or higher. It doesn't…

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Answer 11

Hey Jaime, I would not run the motor any more until we figure out the issue just incase you're stripping the gears. You'll need to remove the cover from the bed to gain access to the canister and check to see if the gear teeth are stripped…

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Answer 12

Hey William, did you check the serial number of your cover yet? If the number is higher than 1701 the replacement remote part #RTX36TR is correct for it. I attached a picture that shows where you'll find the number.

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