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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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Is it possible to use another GM remote for our C4's? The "Vette" one is extremely expensive, regular GM remotes are a fraction of the cost. Anyone done this?
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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Can't do it. The codes are not the same. They are not even the same between different GM models.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 11:41 AM
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What would it cost to put keyless entry on a C4?
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 11:41 AM
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An even cheaper fix to the problem....purchase a Viper car alarm. I bought my alarm new off of ebay for $170.00 and the remote has a keyless entry and an auxiliary button that pops the hatch. Not to mention, you get the added protection of the Viper alarm.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 93vette4me
Is it possible to use another GM remote for our C4's? The "Vette" one is extremely expensive, regular GM remotes are a fraction of the cost. Anyone done this?
Order one from Chris at Superior or GMPartsDirect.com.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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certain models share remotes, you have to findout what code on the back of the fob for your year is. Call your local Chevy dealer and ask if they have one, your best bet is the used cars. Having said that, the PKE system was only used on Vettes and I believe a couple of years of Caddies, then it was abandoned by Chevy. I sold Chevy's and most remotes are interchangable with like year models, hence they were mass produced and cheap, vettes on the other hand are not mass produced, ergo costly. Hope this answers your question.
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