Key Fob
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Heel & Toe
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From: Burlington Ontario
Key Fob
Hi everyone.
My key fob failed on my 2000 vert. I thought it was the battery, but when I replaced it I could not reprogram it. I think I need a new one. Where is the best place to get a new one? Thanks.
My key fob failed on my 2000 vert. I thought it was the battery, but when I replaced it I could not reprogram it. I think I need a new one. Where is the best place to get a new one? Thanks.
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Good prices 
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Burning Brakes
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i have a 2000 coupe - same problem, a non-functional key fob.
so i bought a new one from gene culley at www.gmpartshouse.com
total cost with shipping, just under $98.00.
shipping was UPS ground and arrived on the day promised.
got it yesterday, programmed it in about 30 seconds - perfect!
gene, you get a big
from me!jeff
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So you just can't replace the battery and reprogram yourself? I thought I read somewhere that you hold the lock and unlock key down for a few seconds at the drivers door when the horn honks your good to go?
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Heel & Toe
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From: Burlington Ontario
Thanks Guys,
I know now that my fob has failed as it started by not opening the car doors then it would not lock. Thrunk release continued to work till I changed the battery at which point it would not program. I will try the vendors suggested. Thanks again!
I know now that my fob has failed as it started by not opening the car doors then it would not lock. Thrunk release continued to work till I changed the battery at which point it would not program. I will try the vendors suggested. Thanks again!
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i need to pick up one these key fobs as i never got one when i purchased the car... so i can just pick one up off a web site and then program it myself? how do you program these key fobs to match the car?
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When you change the battery be sure to clean the contact areas of the battery and the buttons.
De-natured alcohol works OK.
Also look very closely for any small wires that may not be attached solidly to the board. You can easily solder any loose connections.
These procedures work quite often and could just save you $100.
De-natured alcohol works OK.
Also look very closely for any small wires that may not be attached solidly to the board. You can easily solder any loose connections.
These procedures work quite often and could just save you $100.
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You can down load one for free! Go to Gene Culleys GM Parts Warehouse web site. Theres a link on there for free down loads.
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Be sure to get the right ones for your model year 99-00 are different then 01-04
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Check Fleabay, I got a brand new one for my daughter's 2004 Chevrolet Classic (malibu) for about $15.00 including shipping. My local dealership offered to program if free if they could do it in the lot with the Tech 2 tool, if it had to come into the shop it was $38.00. Sometimes the dealership isn't half bad.
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GMPartsHouse has good prices on all parts. You can also get good buys from the auction site - just be sure you get the right fob.