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Old May 19, 2026 | 07:43 PM
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Default 98 C5 Remote keyfob.

Best place to buy a remote keyfob for a 1998 C5 Vette.
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Old May 19, 2026 | 07:50 PM
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Probably ebay is your best bet. Although I'm seeing some for sale at around $200, while others are listed for $950. 😳
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eBay would be a good start. Just be sure you get the right one.
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GM Parts Direct, Amazon, and other GM parts sellers. You cannot buy a new fob with the passive feature, but you can buy a GM fob that is compatible. I bought a replacement for my ‘99 about 5 years ago and they were under $100. I have seen recent posts on the forum that say they are about $130 now.
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If you can find all the right parts, swapping to the later -01 to -04 key fob system is a very nice upgrade for the earlier -97 to 2000 versions of the C5

Let me know if you need help on what is needed to do this conversion.
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
If you can find all the right parts, swapping to the later -01 to -04 key fob system is a very nice upgrade for the earlier -97 to 2000 versions of the C5

Let me know if you need help on what is needed to do this conversion.
i might be interested.
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Originally Posted by DanielW
i might be interested.
All the info with how-to, part numbers and prctures are all in this thread here

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...01-04-wow.html

It is somewhat of an undertaking because of the tpms sensors but for the range increase, cheaper sensors and cheaper remotes it's was definitely worth it to me.

Plus with the later system, you have the ability to also convert to a flip key/key fob



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Thanks I will look into this also.
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