Challenging problem solved
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3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Frederick Maryland
Challenging problem solved
I mentioned several weeks ago, that I had lost my two FOBS and keys ( C6 vert), and was looking for any advice as to 'what to do', many thanks to anybody who tried to help with a reasonable solution. While, I admit the situation did sound somewhat 'contrived', this was a real problem. The sarcasm and childish,immature responses I received were what they were, childish and immature and not worthy of any other comment.
Anyway , I had my dealer cut a new key ( from my VIN), popped the trunk, door open, of course alarm is blaring. My mechanic ( who came from the dealer out to the house, we did not tow to dealer) then hooked up his Diag to shut off the alarm. I had purchased two new FOBS ( slots three and four ) and now the reloading process begins. GM does have a set procedure for this. It does not matter which FOB is the 'transmitter' or not. We hooked up the Diag to the security system, and bascially is a 10 min process to 'reload' and 'relearn' each FOB. After that you put each in the glove box slot , system acknowledges and then you are complete. The whole process was about 25 minutes, you must follow every step precisely to the 30 sec interval.
Several notes, 1) the reloading and relearning process almost drained the battery, so have cables or a charger near by 2) try to avoid having towed 3) The Vette security system and FOB design is the BEST !
C6 Man in Maryand
Anyway , I had my dealer cut a new key ( from my VIN), popped the trunk, door open, of course alarm is blaring. My mechanic ( who came from the dealer out to the house, we did not tow to dealer) then hooked up his Diag to shut off the alarm. I had purchased two new FOBS ( slots three and four ) and now the reloading process begins. GM does have a set procedure for this. It does not matter which FOB is the 'transmitter' or not. We hooked up the Diag to the security system, and bascially is a 10 min process to 'reload' and 'relearn' each FOB. After that you put each in the glove box slot , system acknowledges and then you are complete. The whole process was about 25 minutes, you must follow every step precisely to the 30 sec interval.
Several notes, 1) the reloading and relearning process almost drained the battery, so have cables or a charger near by 2) try to avoid having towed 3) The Vette security system and FOB design is the BEST !
C6 Man in Maryand
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Vail, Arizona
Glad you got everything taken care of and your now back in your vette. Your right about the immature and childish remarks you see posted here from some of the members, but that is expected......
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