FOB Question
Racer
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From: Milwaukee WI
I thought it would. I've heard the 2k works on the others, anyway. The 97-99 have the active/passive switch, and the 2k is the same fob without the active/passive. Then in '01 they got smart and went to a cheaper system so the fobs are noticeably cheaper.
Burning Brakes
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From: Broken Arrow OK
I have a similar question. However, in my case, I was wondering if the 2000 fob would work for the 1997-1999 models. The 2000 fobs are cheaper and I don't use the passive mode anyway. It was my understanding that they were interchangeable. Does anyone know for sure?
Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston TEXAS
As I said.... Thats a negative... 97-99 interchangable 00 only 01-04 interchangable. - The passive feature isn't all that brother. Both my C5's have it, and the remotes love to get stuck in the passive mode, which can get annoying at times. Cool when it works right though
Last edited by 97C5owner; Mar 24, 2009 at 07:30 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Broken Arrow OK
I raised the question of whether the 2000 fob would work with the 1997-1999 Vettes with Gene at GM Parts House and got this reply.
"Some of my customers have tried this and it didn't work. Some have tried and
it has worked. Try at your own risk!
Thanks, Gene."
Has anyone, who knew how to properly program the fob, not been able to use the 2000 fob in the 1997-1999 models?
"Some of my customers have tried this and it didn't work. Some have tried and
it has worked. Try at your own risk!
Thanks, Gene."
Has anyone, who knew how to properly program the fob, not been able to use the 2000 fob in the 1997-1999 models?
Burning Brakes
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From: Stark County Ohio
Exactly correct.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Stark County Ohio
I raised the question of whether the 2000 fob would work with the 1997-1999 Vettes with Gene at GM Parts House and got this reply.
"Some of my customers have tried this and it didn't work. Some have tried and
it has worked. Try at your own risk!
Thanks, Gene."
Has anyone, who knew how to properly program the fob, not been able to use the 2000 fob in the 1997-1999 models?
"Some of my customers have tried this and it didn't work. Some have tried and
it has worked. Try at your own risk!
Thanks, Gene."
Has anyone, who knew how to properly program the fob, not been able to use the 2000 fob in the 1997-1999 models?
As far as Gene’s customer experience. I’ll bet that those that did NOT work had other issues with the system not the least of which is improper syncing. He rightfully wants to cover his butt.
The 97-99 and 2000 are priced fairly close in cost so why not just use the “correct” one – IF buying new. Especially if you have a 2000 – they are cheaper than the 97-99 ($60.00 vs $78.00) through Gene.
I have personally interchanged the fobs on a 1999 and a 2000 - both ways.