replacement key and FOB battery
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
replacement key and FOB battery
does anyone know where I can get a replacement key other than paying $50 at the stealership? I also have been unable to find a battery for one of my key fobs. 2000 vette with vats code #5 and battery is a toshiba CR2450. Thanks in advance guys!
Sully
Sully
Last edited by Sully1882; Nov 28, 2006 at 11:19 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Silver Spring MD
key fob and battery
Got CR2450s at the local drug store or food store, About $4 or $5.
2450 is the important number not CR.
Fleebay will get you another fob. Must be FCCID AB00216T for a 2000.
fobs from 97 thru 00 will work. If you get one for $50 your are LUCKY.
These fobs are not as prevalent as the newer ones. $60 to $90 is more
like what you might have to pay. Make sure it says it works and it is
guaranteed. Another thread here told of someone passing off a bad fob
and then relisting it after it was returned by another forum member.
Gots VATS keys on fleebay too about $15 plus shipping. Make sure
you specify right VATS code for resistor pellet. Good Luck
BIGHANK
2450 is the important number not CR.
Fleebay will get you another fob. Must be FCCID AB00216T for a 2000.
fobs from 97 thru 00 will work. If you get one for $50 your are LUCKY.
These fobs are not as prevalent as the newer ones. $60 to $90 is more
like what you might have to pay. Make sure it says it works and it is
guaranteed. Another thread here told of someone passing off a bad fob
and then relisting it after it was returned by another forum member.
Gots VATS keys on fleebay too about $15 plus shipping. Make sure
you specify right VATS code for resistor pellet. Good Luck
BIGHANK
Last edited by bighank; Nov 28, 2006 at 12:21 PM.
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Got my spare key at a local lock & key dealer, less than $ 25.00 for the key and a magnetic hide-a-key compartment. Any well stocked lock & key business should be able to help you out.
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A battery can be obtained at a place like Radio Shack - couple of bucks last time I bought one.
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Originally Posted by LUV-Vettes
I purchased for my 2002 coupe, 2 new in the GM packages FOBS on eBay for $6.99 each.
Contact this seller indianbob5@yahoo.com He goes by the seller name of Truckmug on eBay.
Robert
Contact this seller indianbob5@yahoo.com He goes by the seller name of Truckmug on eBay.
Robert
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
thanks everyone
I appreciate everyone who gave their input. I don't need a new FOB though... just the battery. And yes I think i will just get a key off ebay 20-25 bucks is a lot better then having to pay the dealership $50!
thanks again everyone,
Sully
thanks again everyone,
Sully
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2450 "N" FOB Battery Wrong polarity
The correct battery for the 2000 FOB is 2450; but I have only been able to locate 2450N batteries (which don't work). My wife just called Maxell batteries and they told her that GM special ordered the reversed polarity batteries for the 2000 Corvette and has since discontinued their use.
Our GM dealers tell us to goto Radio Shack; but they don't have the correct battery.
Should not GM be responsible for carrying these batteries. As it stands now I have 2 obsolete FOBs for a car with only 26,000 miles on it.
I would think that sooner or latter there is going to be a lot of us with dead key FOBs.
Our GM dealers tell us to goto Radio Shack; but they don't have the correct battery.
Should not GM be responsible for carrying these batteries. As it stands now I have 2 obsolete FOBs for a car with only 26,000 miles on it.
I would think that sooner or latter there is going to be a lot of us with dead key FOBs.
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Thanks oldschoolvette!! 
Walmart has a "Energizer 2450" which works.
I noticed that some 2450N batteries (these DON'T Work) are labeled as just CR2450 or 2450. You have to look at the battery itself to see if it is a 2450N (no good).
If the battery says CR2450 or 2450 it is the one you want.
Now I can pop my trunck lid using my FOB!
Walmart has a "Energizer 2450" which works.
I noticed that some 2450N batteries (these DON'T Work) are labeled as just CR2450 or 2450. You have to look at the battery itself to see if it is a 2450N (no good).
If the battery says CR2450 or 2450 it is the one you want.
Now I can pop my trunck lid using my FOB!
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Its probroly not the batt.
I have a 2000 vette and the FOBs are junk. There is a sodier that doesnt hold. Take off the cover and look at the rectangle shaped micro chip the bottom welds are most likely loose. After three fobs I discovered the problem. Fill the back cover area that covers the chip with paper towel or toilet paper so the chip will make contact when closed.Then hold down the door lock and unlock buttons for 7 to 10 seconds. if the horn beeps its not the battery.
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Melting Slicks
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radio shack
Radio shack had the battery for around 6 bucks and I went ahead and got three.... one for each FOB and a spare.... resynced the Fobs and now everything is just fine!
thanks again,
Sully1882
thanks again,
Sully1882
