Corvette keyless entry remote question
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7th Gear
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Corvette keyless entry remote question
Hi guys,
I was lucky enough to get my grandparent's 96 Corvette for my 27th birthday since she doesn't drive anymore, and it only has 44k miles. Its practically brand new, and I love it!
I do have a question though, she had her purse stolen about a year ago so she lost both sets of keys and both remotes. She never used the remotes so she only bought 1 replacement key so thats all I have now.
I found a few places to get replacement remotes, but I wanted to check to make sure these are correct before I order:
FCC # : - ABO0202T -
( AB00202T )
DOC : 218 K767
Part # : - 88960923 -
I was lucky enough to get my grandparent's 96 Corvette for my 27th birthday since she doesn't drive anymore, and it only has 44k miles. Its practically brand new, and I love it!
I do have a question though, she had her purse stolen about a year ago so she lost both sets of keys and both remotes. She never used the remotes so she only bought 1 replacement key so thats all I have now.
I found a few places to get replacement remotes, but I wanted to check to make sure these are correct before I order:
FCC # : - ABO0202T -
( AB00202T )
DOC : 218 K767
Part # : - 88960923 -
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7th Gear
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Also, I noticed theres a different remote that looks almost the exact same except 1 button instead of 2. Can I use the 1 button remote or do I have to get the 2 button one since I have a hardtop or hatchback or whatever its called?
Instructor
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You'll want the two button fob. I assume you have a coupe (that pretty much sums up the hatch/targa top deal). The one button is for the convertible.
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Racer
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From: Maricopa AZ
Ahhh,, another 96 owner,,, Congrats... The one button is for the convertible, the 2 button is for the coupe. It will open the rear hatch. Did your PKE work? Mine is acting up, again.. Its great when it works, but when it does not,,, (hid a spare key somewhere on the car). I got locked out... Found my key fobs on ebay, as the dealer could not "find" them. You can find out the vats of your key by the resistance. The forum has a table out here. Do you have the Shop Manual yet?
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7th Gear
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Hi, thanks for the replies.
I haven't gotten anything really but the car yet and just got it transfered into my name about 2 weeks ago.
So the part number definately matches? I know some remotes look the same so I don't want to order something that won't work.
Also, the website says the instructions are included. I called the number and they said the instructions are easy to follow, so I'm hoping its not going to be something like:
Step 1. Call the Chevrolet dealership....
I haven't gotten anything really but the car yet and just got it transfered into my name about 2 weeks ago.
So the part number definately matches? I know some remotes look the same so I don't want to order something that won't work.
Also, the website says the instructions are included. I called the number and they said the instructions are easy to follow, so I'm hoping its not going to be something like:
Step 1. Call the Chevrolet dealership....
Drifting
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From: PHOENIX, AZ Yes, it's true. You are a good woman. Then again, you may be the Antichrist.
You can usually find the key fobs on ebay for about $60, give or take. You can also put an ad in the parts/wanted forum here and see if anybody wants to sell an extra one they have lying around. I've gone both routes and it's definitely cheaper than a dealership. The programming instructions are easy to follow and you can find them lots of places...owner's manual, ebay, or do a search here. I'm sure someone has a thread on it.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Happy 27th birthday!!! (for whenever it was) The 2 button remote is for the targa top coupe, the single button is for the convertible.
Here are the instructions for ya, but they do come with the remote.
To program the system:
1. Place transmitter and any optional transmitter 10 feet or more away from the car.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position and make sure the radio is OFF.
3. Push the TRIP/ODO button on the DIC twice.
4. Within 5 Seconds, push and hold the FUEL/INFO button on the DIC until the PKE light on the DIC comes on and stays on.
5. Turn the ignition to the OFF position, but leave the key in the ignition. The PKE light will come on and begin flashing.
6. Bring one transmitter into range. When the system recognizes the transmitter, the PKE light will stay on.
7. To program an optional transmitter, move the first transmitter out of range and repeat step 6
8. Remove the key from the ignition or turn the ignition ON.
Congratulations on the new car
Here are the instructions for ya, but they do come with the remote.
To program the system:
1. Place transmitter and any optional transmitter 10 feet or more away from the car.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position and make sure the radio is OFF.
3. Push the TRIP/ODO button on the DIC twice.
4. Within 5 Seconds, push and hold the FUEL/INFO button on the DIC until the PKE light on the DIC comes on and stays on.
5. Turn the ignition to the OFF position, but leave the key in the ignition. The PKE light will come on and begin flashing.
6. Bring one transmitter into range. When the system recognizes the transmitter, the PKE light will stay on.
7. To program an optional transmitter, move the first transmitter out of range and repeat step 6
8. Remove the key from the ignition or turn the ignition ON.
Congratulations on the new car
Burning Brakes
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Welcome to the Last C4 Club! Repeat after me: 'No Dealer' That's what this place is for.
Key fob is easy to find on Ebay or for sale here for half price of new. That's the drill. The hunt for a bargain is the trick. Read the C4 sections and learn about your new car. It's a complicated machine but easy to fix and maintain with the proper information. You're beyond lucky to get a great vette as a hand me down. If you have another car as the main wheels even better. Be careful at first 'cause it will get out from under you quickly. Later you may catch the modification fever like many before you.
Above all congrats and get ready cackle out loud driving this crazy car.
Key fob is easy to find on Ebay or for sale here for half price of new. That's the drill. The hunt for a bargain is the trick. Read the C4 sections and learn about your new car. It's a complicated machine but easy to fix and maintain with the proper information. You're beyond lucky to get a great vette as a hand me down. If you have another car as the main wheels even better. Be careful at first 'cause it will get out from under you quickly. Later you may catch the modification fever like many before you.
Above all congrats and get ready cackle out loud driving this crazy car.
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Le Mans Master
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Looks to me as though your questions have been adequately addressed by others, so I'll just say, "Congrats, and welcome to the Brother/Sisterhood!"
The fun officially begins now.
Be well,
SJW
The fun officially begins now.
Be well,
SJW
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7th Gear
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Thanks guys.
I didn't see any cheap on ebay, but I found 2 sites with them for sale.
The keyless ride one looks kinda dirty or something but they want $152.00.
The other site https://www.OriginalKeyless.com has them and they appear to be brand new for less money. I don't want to gamble with the worn out looking ones on ebay which aren't really any cheaper.
I didn't see any cheap on ebay, but I found 2 sites with them for sale.
The keyless ride one looks kinda dirty or something but they want $152.00.
The other site https://www.OriginalKeyless.com has them and they appear to be brand new for less money. I don't want to gamble with the worn out looking ones on ebay which aren't really any cheaper.
Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Go into the GM dealer and ask how much for a brand new one off them.
10282929 and 10282930 are the part numbers, not sure which is which though. (dealer should know when they look them up)
10282929 and 10282930 are the part numbers, not sure which is which though. (dealer should know when they look them up)
Pro
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Thanks guys.
I didn't see any cheap on ebay, but I found 2 sites with them for sale.
The keyless ride one looks kinda dirty or something but they want $152.00.
The other site https://www.OriginalKeyless.com has them and they appear to be brand new for less money. I don't want to gamble with the worn out looking ones on ebay which aren't really any cheaper.
I didn't see any cheap on ebay, but I found 2 sites with them for sale.
The keyless ride one looks kinda dirty or something but they want $152.00.
The other site https://www.OriginalKeyless.com has them and they appear to be brand new for less money. I don't want to gamble with the worn out looking ones on ebay which aren't really any cheaper.
Hi there Alby,
If your not in a hurry, they do come for sale in the CF forum pretty frequently..... In fact if you put a post in the c4 Parts Wanted, I bet you would get somebody willing to sell a used one for under $75.
Here is one I found on Ebay (new) starts @ $115 to $125
300091057024
One thing you will find with this remote is that it is VERY annoying if you are talking around your Car... "click, click, click click" Basically you will keep setting off your unlock, lock by just being near the car. *Argh*
Good Luck
David
Instructor
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From: Reedley, USA California
Hi there Alby,
If your not in a hurry, they do come for sale in the CF forum pretty frequently..... In fact if you put a post in the c4 Parts Wanted, I bet you would get somebody willing to sell a used one for under $75.
Here is one I found on Ebay (new) starts @ $115 to $125
300091057024
One thing you will find with this remote is that it is VERY annoying if you are talking around your Car... "click, click, click click" Basically you will keep setting off your unlock, lock by just being near the car. *Argh*
Good Luck
David
If your not in a hurry, they do come for sale in the CF forum pretty frequently..... In fact if you put a post in the c4 Parts Wanted, I bet you would get somebody willing to sell a used one for under $75.
Here is one I found on Ebay (new) starts @ $115 to $125
300091057024
One thing you will find with this remote is that it is VERY annoying if you are talking around your Car... "click, click, click click" Basically you will keep setting off your unlock, lock by just being near the car. *Argh*
Good Luck
David
Check around the C4 parts/wanted. You'll probably get a good deal on one. I think I've seen a couple new ones on there that someone ended up not using. Though, I did get mine from a local GM dealer. The first one I got from there died in less than a year but I was lucky there was a year warranty on the it.The talking around the car thing is definitely annoying. "click, click, honk, click, click, click, honk". I just move a couple more steps away. But otherwise, I really do like the passive keyless entry on these cars and how it senses where you are.
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7th Gear
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I couldn't find anything in a search for the 10282930 number, but I found them under 10282929. The local Chevy dealer wouldn't even quote me a price on the phone or provide the part number which was lame. He just wanted me to come in and kept saying they'll make sure I get the right remotes.
The only lower price ones I could find are all beat up or have the broken ring on the bottom so they can't even connect to my keychain so I just ordered 2 new ones.
The only lower price ones I could find are all beat up or have the broken ring on the bottom so they can't even connect to my keychain so I just ordered 2 new ones.
Racer
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From: Pembroke Pines Florida
Albygirl,
I have a '96 coupe also. I lost the remote so I went to the dealer and bought a new remote, ignition key and door key. What a price on them. So now that the car is for sale, I found the original one, go figure.
Don't forget to wave at other Vette drivers -- it is the correct thing to do.
Remember the wave.
Dave
I have a '96 coupe also. I lost the remote so I went to the dealer and bought a new remote, ignition key and door key. What a price on them. So now that the car is for sale, I found the original one, go figure.
Don't forget to wave at other Vette drivers -- it is the correct thing to do.
Remember the wave.
Dave
Instructor
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From: UT.
Do you have the key in the ignition or just standing next to the car? I'd love to turn mine off i.e. have it as a normal "manual" keyless entry. SVX
Le Mans Master
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From: No Opti Here Tn
St. Jude Donor '06
Welcome
I solved this problem by taking the battery out and leaving it in a drawer
Many including myself think PKE is a PITA
Save the $100 and dont get the remote. Use the money for Zaino or something else
Is it really that hard to open the door with a key like we have done since about 1904
Edit
I really think you should mosey over to OT with the avatar pic you have
TLH would be zero to H in 3.2 sec
I solved this problem by taking the battery out and leaving it in a drawer
Many including myself think PKE is a PITA
Save the $100 and dont get the remote. Use the money for Zaino or something else
Is it really that hard to open the door with a key like we have done since about 1904
Edit
I really think you should mosey over to OT with the avatar pic you have
TLH would be zero to H in 3.2 sec
Last edited by 94ZR1; Mar 16, 2007 at 09:19 PM.
Instructor
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