Keyless Remote
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Keyless Remote
I recently purchased a 1995 Corvette. I was provided the original keyless remote, but it does not work. I have been trying to locate another one, but as I discovered they are not made any longer. Does anyone know of a company producing an after market remote that would be compatible with the C4? Or any used ones available? Or repair the one I have?
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Longmont Co
First thing to do is determine if the module in the car is working. Perform the matching procedure in the owners manual. If the light doesn't start flashing in step 5 you need to resolve that. If it does flash try to pair up the fob by proceeding through the rest o the steps. Make sure you have a fresh battery installed in the fob.
Before you try this, read the entire section on the PKE so you know what to expect. In case you don't have an owners manual, here's one.
Before you try this, read the entire section on the PKE so you know what to expect. In case you don't have an owners manual, here's one.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: NEwhere Ohio
First thing to do is make sure PKE is turned ‘ON’. owners manual tells how to do so.
you will find most people turn it off because it ‘sucks’.
basically its ‘passive’ lock/unlock feature means that as you are walking around your house, with your keys in your pocket....
the system is constantly unlocking/locking the doors / horn tooting - as you come within range of the car.
it also has me worried at times, whether it really did lock the door and work right. Though i guess thats why it toots the horn.
if they would have made it a simple ‘push button’ to lock and unlock, it would have been a useful system
you will find most people turn it off because it ‘sucks’.
basically its ‘passive’ lock/unlock feature means that as you are walking around your house, with your keys in your pocket....
the system is constantly unlocking/locking the doors / horn tooting - as you come within range of the car.
it also has me worried at times, whether it really did lock the door and work right. Though i guess thats why it toots the horn.
if they would have made it a simple ‘push button’ to lock and unlock, it would have been a useful system
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Longmont Co
You could try contacting Bree, she was one of the engineers who developed the PKE system. She used to rebuild fobs for a minor fee. I'm not sure if she still does, but can't hurt to ask.
C4Fob@yahoo.com
C4Fob@yahoo.com
Pro
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From: Minford, Ohio
I have one from a 96 Coupe I bought from a guy who sold his 96. I don't know if it works because when I went to program it I found out my PKE module wasn't working. I will sell it for $150. If you check prices you will find they are selling for 300 - 400 dollars. You have to pull the top of your dash off to get to the PKE module and I'm not willing to do that on mine since it doesn't rattle and I don't want to mess with it.
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From: pittsburgh pa.
FYI theres a pke remote on ebay today for a convertible, the internals are the same as a coupe . just a different case. its been on there for 4 hours, cant believe its still available. CORVETTE (RARE) ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE 1993 1994 1995 1996 SMART KEYLESS REMOTE | eBay there is an aftermatket case available but you must modify it to accept OEM internals Keyless Entry Remote Fob Shell SNAP STYLE Case Fits GM 88960923 93-96 Corvette | eBay........................................ .......... FOR PKE REMOTE REPAIRS CONTACT c4fob@yahoo.com