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Jan 10, 2015 | 04:15 PM

#21

zbrett

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From: Winfield, IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

Looks like they don't work with convertibles. Am I missing something?

Good catch. My C7 is a manual coupe. They don't have one that would work with the four button fob yet.

Jan 10, 2015 | 07:24 PM

#22

owc6

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From: Chirper Island

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

Looks like they don't work with convertibles. Am I missing something?

Or autos.

Jan 13, 2015 | 03:59 PM

#23

ferd1971

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Ok...I'm hoping someone smarter then me can explain this....what is the purpose of the key inside of the FOB? I'm not aware of any locks on the C7 that can use this key. Is the key and it's specific cutting pattern what the FOB uses to verify the correct car?

Jan 13, 2015 | 05:07 PM

#24

NavyBlue2

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From: Houston TX

Just bought an extra fob on Ebay for $70.
Figured it's an extra remote, so won't need the key.

After 3 months, never used the key...

Jan 13, 2015 | 05:09 PM

#25

grandpawmoses

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From: Center of the Universe, Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferd1971

Check your owners manual. You can use the metal key to access the trunk.

Last edited by grandpawmoses; Jan 13, 2015 at 05:21 PM.

Jan 14, 2015 | 12:18 PM

#26

ferd1971

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpawmoses

Check your owners manual. You can use the metal key to access the trunk.

Thanks grandpawmoses...now that you mention it, I do recall reading that in the owners manual.

Jan 14, 2015 | 12:51 PM

#27

k_arnold

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From: Gahanna Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcotta411

OEM keys available.
Coupe and convertible.

No reasonable offer will be refused.

PM me for PayPal address

PM sent for convertible fob. Thanks.
Kevin

Jan 14, 2015 | 10:41 PM

#28

slesher

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From: North New Jersey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tracker

Here is a quick thought for GM.

If you have a button on your fob that blows the horn to find your car, maybe they should put a button in the car that makes the fob beep so you can find your fob!

Food for thought

Until they come around I may glue one of these tiles to the back of the fob.

Solution looks promising https://www.thetileapp.com

If I try it will chime back in with results

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May 17, 2016 | 01:22 AM

#29

ericssmith

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Before you pay the dealer big $$ for programming your 2nd key, see if you can find a local locksmith who deals in cars. In many cases, the local dealers tend to use them when they get auction cars in the lot, etc. I was able to get a 2 extra keys and remote fob sourced and programmed by a Willowbrook Locksmith for $70, with a fixed $30 programming fee.

May 17, 2016 | 07:41 AM

#30

PaulB

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From: West Des Moines Ia

I went to a local big locksmith that I have used before to try to get a duplicate. They told me its expensive to get from GM so no one has it yet..

May 17, 2016 | 10:21 AM

#31

Blue Demon

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From: And then it was said... "let there be blue Corvettes and yellow Camaros" Ft Worth Texas

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I bought a spare key off EBay for a few bucks and my local dealer cut it for free, can't beat that.

May 17, 2016 | 11:25 AM

#32

joemessman

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From: Lake Havasu City Arizona

I just had to buy a new FOB. Lost the spare. The price at the dealer was $160 for the transmitter. $55 for the key itself. And $40 to program it. To all others. DON'T LOOSE THE RKE!