Passive Keyless Entry Part Question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jackson MI
Passive Keyless Entry Part Question
I took my car in for trouble with the PKE and the Chevy dealer said that it was the indash unit that was not working.....does anybody know the part number for this piece so I can order one....the part number for the FOB wouldn't hurt either, I could use a new one of those too. Thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Bergen County NJ
Re: Passive Keyless Entry Part Question (mn_vette)
I replaced mine last October - real PITA, it's above and behind the radio/heater controls and accessed from above, by removing the dash pad. You have to get all the front pieces of the dash off to access the dash pad bolts. Then be carefull not to crack plastic parts as you extract the dash. The PKE receiver sits above the driver info center/heater controls - I removed those also to make access a little easier. Replacing it made my PKE troubles go away. I have the part# at home and will post it later for you.
Drifting
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From: Lake Ozark MO
Re: Passive Keyless Entry Part Question (mn_vette)
At first I thought the PKE was pretty cool (and it was). But after having some Fob problems (bought two different replacements) and then some flunky receiver oddities (fluttering door locks), I was finally happy when it just quit working (two weeks ago).
It's a nice system when it decides to function correctly but the inconsistency in performance just plain sucked. I imagine my receiver just went nuts but the trouble to replace it just isn't worth my time right now. Maybe later.
It's a nice system when it decides to function correctly but the inconsistency in performance just plain sucked. I imagine my receiver just went nuts but the trouble to replace it just isn't worth my time right now. Maybe later.
Drifting
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From: Houston TX
Re: Passive Keyless Entry Part Question (Dan Parker '96)
I do not use mine, I left my keys inside the car one day and it locked. :eek:
Plus, when you are working on your car or walking around it the car is locking and unlocking. This idea must have come from the same team that developed the opti-spark. :skep:
Plus, when you are working on your car or walking around it the car is locking and unlocking. This idea must have come from the same team that developed the opti-spark. :skep:
Burning Brakes
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From: Bergen County NJ
Re: Passive Keyless Entry Part Question (red-y)
mn_vette,
the part# for the receiver is 10261112, and for the key fob 88960923. This is the part# for the coupe key fob - the convertible fob is different unit.
red-y,
the constsnt locking/unlocking used to drive me crazy until I realized that I could toggle the lock/unlock feature off by holding the door button down for 2 seconds while in range (key not in ignition). It cycles the door locks to tell you that it's switched modes.
When the PKE is working well, it's a trick feature, but I agree that when these neat features start going south, they're expensive and a PITA to fix.
the part# for the receiver is 10261112, and for the key fob 88960923. This is the part# for the coupe key fob - the convertible fob is different unit.
red-y,
the constsnt locking/unlocking used to drive me crazy until I realized that I could toggle the lock/unlock feature off by holding the door button down for 2 seconds while in range (key not in ignition). It cycles the door locks to tell you that it's switched modes.
When the PKE is working well, it's a trick feature, but I agree that when these neat features start going south, they're expensive and a PITA to fix.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jackson MI
Re: Passive Keyless Entry Part Question (sraft)
Sraft,
Thanks for the part numbers. I hear doing the "proper" install is a PITA, but I've been told you can just pull your center bezel, remove your DIC, and dremel a plastic piece away(I was told it won't hurt anything structurly) and just swap them. I tried it one day and it took me about 30 minutes. Of course then I didn't want to dump a bunch of money into the controller so I didn't dremel the piece away, but it wasn't that hard. Just incase someone else is reading this and thinking of the same thing. :cheers:
Thanks for the part numbers. I hear doing the "proper" install is a PITA, but I've been told you can just pull your center bezel, remove your DIC, and dremel a plastic piece away(I was told it won't hurt anything structurly) and just swap them. I tried it one day and it took me about 30 minutes. Of course then I didn't want to dump a bunch of money into the controller so I didn't dremel the piece away, but it wasn't that hard. Just incase someone else is reading this and thinking of the same thing. :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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From: Bergen County NJ
Re: Passive Keyless Entry Part Question (mn_vette)
mn_vette,
You're welcome. That's an innovative way to get to the receiver. I agree that the plastic panel didn't look like it added much to the structure - chevy should have put an access hole in that location. Then again, all they care about is assembly, the heck with the backyard mechanic trying to work on his/her car.
Taking everything apart wasn't diffcult, just time consuming, especially doing it for the first time. I think I could do it in 1/3 the time if I had to do it again.
You're welcome. That's an innovative way to get to the receiver. I agree that the plastic panel didn't look like it added much to the structure - chevy should have put an access hole in that location. Then again, all they care about is assembly, the heck with the backyard mechanic trying to work on his/her car.
Taking everything apart wasn't diffcult, just time consuming, especially doing it for the first time. I think I could do it in 1/3 the time if I had to do it again.
