Key Fob question
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Le Mans Master
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From: Helotes TEXAS
Key Fob question
I have a 2000 Vette fob, the older smooth completelyrounded one. It's old the pads are pretty much done.
Can I switch to a new style fob ? the ones with the trunk / hatch release button location indented ?
the reason I ask is that I can't seem to find a replacement pad for mine, only pads for the newer fobs.
Can I switch to a new style fob ? the ones with the trunk / hatch release button location indented ?
the reason I ask is that I can't seem to find a replacement pad for mine, only pads for the newer fobs.
Burning Brakes
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Check with this site. I just bought a new FOB for my 03. Came with instructions. Took about five minutes to program it. Works great. They have a store front on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/details...#aag_legalInfo
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/details...#aag_legalInfo
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
I think you are looking for the silicone pad that your present fob is old and the printing is worn off. the silicone pad it probably worth less than a dollar to manufacture, but could easily command 10 dollars. I've tried several companies to buy just the silicone pads, but Have found no takers.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Helotes TEXAS
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Le Mans Master
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From: Helotes TEXAS
I think you are looking for the silicone pad that your present fob is old and the printing is worn off. the silicone pad it probably worth less than a dollar to manufacture, but could easily command 10 dollars. I've tried several companies to buy just the silicone pads, but Have found no takers.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
they are 75 and 80 dollars for a 2000 fob which will work but does not have the passive feature. its a lot to spend just for a 5 dollar silicone pad
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Ray,
I'm pretty sure the '01 to '04 FOBs (and the receiver in the car) operate on a different frequency range(s) and are not interchangeable with the '97 thru '00 cars.
A couple years back I just went ahead and bit the bullet and did the late-model changeover. Gene at GMpartshouse offers these as a package deal, complete with 4 new TPMs and the receiver. He also includes the correct Delco connector pigtail. I've been very satisfied with the results and have noticed the improved range over the older early style I had.
HTH
I'm pretty sure the '01 to '04 FOBs (and the receiver in the car) operate on a different frequency range(s) and are not interchangeable with the '97 thru '00 cars.
A couple years back I just went ahead and bit the bullet and did the late-model changeover. Gene at GMpartshouse offers these as a package deal, complete with 4 new TPMs and the receiver. He also includes the correct Delco connector pigtail. I've been very satisfied with the results and have noticed the improved range over the older early style I had.
HTH
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Ray,
I'm pretty sure the '01 to '04 FOBs (and the receiver in the car) operate on a different frequency range(s) and are not interchangeable with the '97 thru '00 cars.
A couple years back I just went ahead and bit the bullet and did the late-model changeover. Gene at GMpartshouse offers these as a package deal, complete with 4 new TPMs and the receiver. He also includes the correct Delco connector pigtail. I've been very satisfied with the results and have noticed the improved range over the older early style I had.
HTH
I'm pretty sure the '01 to '04 FOBs (and the receiver in the car) operate on a different frequency range(s) and are not interchangeable with the '97 thru '00 cars.
A couple years back I just went ahead and bit the bullet and did the late-model changeover. Gene at GMpartshouse offers these as a package deal, complete with 4 new TPMs and the receiver. He also includes the correct Delco connector pigtail. I've been very satisfied with the results and have noticed the improved range over the older early style I had.
HTH
As much as I wanted to keep the original fobs and TPMS, switching to the '01-'04 version was well worth the investment. The range and consistency of the new fobs speak for themselves.
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The direct answer is "no". You can't just program the newer fobs to the 97-00 cars. A lot of forum members have 2000 fobs that don't work. I'd list an ad in c5 parts wanted for an old non working fob and swap the pad in.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Helotes TEXAS
Ray,
I'm pretty sure the '01 to '04 FOBs (and the receiver in the car) operate on a different frequency range(s) and are not interchangeable with the '97 thru '00 cars.
A couple years back I just went ahead and bit the bullet and did the late-model changeover. Gene at GMpartshouse offers these as a package deal, complete with 4 new TPMs and the receiver. He also includes the correct Delco connector pigtail. I've been very satisfied with the results and have noticed the improved range over the older early style I had.
HTH
I'm pretty sure the '01 to '04 FOBs (and the receiver in the car) operate on a different frequency range(s) and are not interchangeable with the '97 thru '00 cars.
A couple years back I just went ahead and bit the bullet and did the late-model changeover. Gene at GMpartshouse offers these as a package deal, complete with 4 new TPMs and the receiver. He also includes the correct Delco connector pigtail. I've been very satisfied with the results and have noticed the improved range over the older early style I had.
HTH
