Remote entry
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Remote entry
I'm a new member as of mid November.Bought a 1995 C4 with 44500 miles. The car seems to be in great shape. Unfortunately I bought it from a young lady who inherited it from her Grandfather so she knows almost nothing about it. It came with just one set of keys. I ran a VIN check and it says the car came with a key fob for remote entry.Is there something I can do to verify this and also buy a new fob without going through a dealership/
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Check the rpo codes, that ill tell you if it came with keyless entry. I suspect the dealer can help you get a remote if so, but i would suggest just getting an aftermarket keyless entry, it will likely be cheaper.
Drifting
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My understanding is that passive keyless entry was standard from '93 on. Having said that, it's GM and it's 24 years old. I doubt that half of the original PKE systems still operate.
If you check the owners manual, there is a step-by-step guide for setting up the PKE. If yours actually still works (a certified miracle) you can buy replacement fobs on eBay.
Definitely check to make sure yours still works before buying a new $130 fob. Ask me how I know.
BTW, welcome and congratulations!
If you check the owners manual, there is a step-by-step guide for setting up the PKE. If yours actually still works (a certified miracle) you can buy replacement fobs on eBay.
Definitely check to make sure yours still works before buying a new $130 fob. Ask me how I know.
BTW, welcome and congratulations!
Last edited by Renfield; Dec 14, 2018 at 07:55 AM.
Melting Slicks
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I'm a new member as of mid November.Bought a 1995 C4 with 44500 miles. The car seems to be in great shape. Unfortunately I bought it from a young lady who inherited it from her Grandfather so she knows almost nothing about it. It came with just one set of keys. I ran a VIN check and it says the car came with a key fob for remote entry.Is there something I can do to verify this and also buy a new fob without going through a dealership/
TIA
TIA
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: Shit Creek, USA
PKE didn't work on my '95 or my '96. So if I were basing my PKE thoughts on personal experience, they have a 100% fail rate.
But I'm not. After 3+ years on this forum, I've seen this topic way too often.Enjoy your miracle.
Drifting
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From: Sun City West, AZ
I purchased a new GM PKE Fob from the GM Parts Center a few months back for my 93 Ruby. They only deal in genuine GM parts. Their telephone number is (800) 902-6413. You will have to get a Dealer to program it to your car. I think the procedure listed in the owner's manual only activates and deactivates the Fobs that are already programmed to the car by the dealer/factory.
Last edited by Nokones; Dec 15, 2018 at 08:39 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Longmont Co
I purchased a new GM PKE Fob from the GM Parts Center a few months back for my 93 Ruby. They only deal in genuine GM parts. Their telephone number is (800) 902-6413. You will have to get a Dealer to program it to your car. I think the procedure listed in the owner's manual only activates and deactivates the Fobs that are already programmed to the car by the dealer/factory.
Also, there are different fobs for coupes and verts, so make sure you get the right one.
Last edited by markKlein; Dec 22, 2018 at 10:56 AM.
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my 95 did not came with Keyfobs, and when I looked for a replacement fob, it was like $150.
So I said no thank you, and started to look around for aftermarket keyless entry(like DEI).
It seems to me that its hard to find just Keyless entry anymore(they are all remote keyless entry/remote starter combo).
Anyway, I found this 1 way keyless entry with trunk and one aux output for $41, and that's what Im going with,
I jus need to figure out way my 95 door lock is wired(apparently, they use system called reversing Polarity door lock)...
So I said no thank you, and started to look around for aftermarket keyless entry(like DEI).
It seems to me that its hard to find just Keyless entry anymore(they are all remote keyless entry/remote starter combo).
Anyway, I found this 1 way keyless entry with trunk and one aux output for $41, and that's what Im going with,
I jus need to figure out way my 95 door lock is wired(apparently, they use system called reversing Polarity door lock)...