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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 09:51 PM
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I put my key fob into my sweatshirt pouch today with my sunglasses and when I pulled it out, I was missing the grey trunk release button. It is a relatively new key fob and is the passive version, so you don't even have to push the buttons to open or lock the doors. It's for a 97. The other buttons still work.

Can I just replace the button? Anybody want to sell me there old fob that's not working, I just need the trunk release button.

Anybody ever just replace a button?

Any help would be appreciated???

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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 57gman
I put my key fob into my sweatshirt pouch today with my sunglasses and when I pulled it out, I was missing the grey trunk release button. It is a relatively new key fob and is the passive version, so you don't even have to push the buttons to open or lock the doors. It's for a 97. The other buttons still work.

Can I just replace the button? Anybody want to sell me there old fob that's not working, I just need the trunk release button.

Anybody ever just replace a button?

Any help would be appreciated???
If you can't find a button you could try making your own. Seriously. Buy some Sugru. It is a moldable rubber that will harden up after 24 hours.
BTW - I don't know about the "passive version" of the key fob. I have a 2001 and I do push the fob buttons.
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 10:41 PM
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you can find them cheap on ebay.

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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 10:46 PM
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I might have one at home....if I can find it, its yours.
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Torch Rot Z
I might have one at home....if I can find it, its yours.

You are one of the people that make this corvette forum a magical place. I appreciate you looking, THANK YOU!

If you do have, please send me a private message and I'll send you my address. Thanks again.
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by zdeckich
you can find them cheap on ebay.
or Amazon or ...
Typically <$10 for a replacement shell and the rubber button insert, don't even need to retrain it.
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 12:52 AM
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on auto zone they might sell the replacement cheap as well
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 04:04 AM
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I haven't seen any replacement shells and inserts for sale for the type he needs, the 97-99 with passive switch. If you have any links to ebay or anywhere that sells them post them up for 57gman.
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Couldn't find mine. What about this? Only a little over an hour but should be salvageable for parts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-CHEVROLE...JWLRTK&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by Torch Rot Z
Couldn't find mine. What about this? Only a little over an hour but should be salvageable for parts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-CHEVROLE...JWLRTK&vxp=mtr
That's still the 01-04 model.
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Old Nov 8, 2015 | 10:48 AM
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Thanks everyone, just picked up one for $2.98.......on eBay.
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