How much does the dealer pay for a key FOB?
12-08-2015, 08:10 AM
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When we traded the car they asked me for the other key FOB after we negotiated and brought the new BMW home. Brought in my duct taped key FOB and the new case and said perhaps your mechanics can assemble. Salesman said "don't worry, the new owner can buy a new one if they want it!"
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12-08-2015, 04:20 PM
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Looking on Cultrag parts page, I am seeing only 2 different part numbers, with or without remote start.
I also see that the list price on a fob is $157 and they sell it for about $125 and they are obviously not selling it at or below their cost.
I'm not sure if that comes with the metal key, but it didn't indicate it did or did not. Then who knows if they want to charge you to program it or they would do it for free.
I also see that the list price on a fob is $157 and they sell it for about $125 and they are obviously not selling it at or below their cost.
I'm not sure if that comes with the metal key, but it didn't indicate it did or did not. Then who knows if they want to charge you to program it or they would do it for free.
You can program a new fob yourself. The instructions are in the owners manual. You will have to pay to get the metal key cut (assuming it's included).
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12-08-2015, 05:58 PM
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It was pre-owned, but the salesman did warn me of this before I signed the papers. It was sort of last minute that he told me, and I agree this was a little cheesy of them on a $60k car.
Especially since I gave them 2 keys on the C6 I traded. I wonder if I could have just kept my C6 key, if that could be programmed to the C7? Or are they different?
Especially since I gave them 2 keys on the C6 I traded. I wonder if I could have just kept my C6 key, if that could be programmed to the C7? Or are they different?
I tried to program an extra C6 fob that I had, and not only would it not program, it temporarily, partially disabled the good C7 fob.
It would remote start, but I could not get in the car, or start the car from the inside. Fortunately, after the car timed out ~30 minutes, the C7 fob started acting normally again.
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12-08-2015, 06:27 PM
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Wondering if anyone here happens to know how much a dealer pays for a key FOB? I don't mean the 20% shop discount, I mean how much does the Chevrolet Dealership actually pay General Motors for one.
Reason I ask is because the C7 I bought only came with one key, and I couldn't get them to pay the cost for a second key, they would only agree to sell me a second key for their cost. Not really fair because I gave them 2 keys for the C6 I traded in
But it was the best offer I could get out of them.
I made them put it on the "We Owe" so I do have it in writing that they have to sell me this key for their cost, but now they've given me the cost and I'm not sure I believe them. The price they gave me is $150. What do you think?
Reason I ask is because the C7 I bought only came with one key, and I couldn't get them to pay the cost for a second key, they would only agree to sell me a second key for their cost. Not really fair because I gave them 2 keys for the C6 I traded in
But it was the best offer I could get out of them.I made them put it on the "We Owe" so I do have it in writing that they have to sell me this key for their cost, but now they've given me the cost and I'm not sure I believe them. The price they gave me is $150. What do you think?
Take them to small claims court, its listed on the "owe" sheet they better pay up.
12-09-2015, 08:26 AM
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Just be careful what you buy. For the Porsche Cayenne we had one key FOB was coming apart. Did not want to pay Porsche their ridiculous price so bought a case cheap from eBay. Said it came in two parts and I could swap the electronics and key from the old one. Sounded simple. However you had to use plastic epoxy and hold it together with PC board loose and spring actuated key with no easy way to put that all together!
When we traded the car they asked me for the other key FOB after we negotiated and brought the new BMW home. Brought in my duct taped key FOB and the new case and said perhaps your mechanics can assemble. Salesman said "don't worry, the new owner can buy a new one if they want it!"
When we traded the car they asked me for the other key FOB after we negotiated and brought the new BMW home. Brought in my duct taped key FOB and the new case and said perhaps your mechanics can assemble. Salesman said "don't worry, the new owner can buy a new one if they want it!"
guess it varies for everyone.
I'm pretty sure on the owe sheet it says "new FOB at dealer cost" what would you sue for exactly?
12-09-2015, 10:22 AM
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All I can say is, be glad its not a Mercedes key fob.
If you buy a used or ebay new one, there is a procedure to program it to the car. Involves turning mechanical key at trunk a certain number of times and putting key in steering wheel hole.
edit -- found programming instructions: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1587196207
Ebay $60 shipped manual C7 fob (with internals).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-2015-Ch...dVR7r1&vxp=mtr
If you buy a used or ebay new one, there is a procedure to program it to the car. Involves turning mechanical key at trunk a certain number of times and putting key in steering wheel hole.
edit -- found programming instructions: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1587196207
Ebay $60 shipped manual C7 fob (with internals).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-2015-Ch...dVR7r1&vxp=mtr
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12-09-2015, 10:29 AM
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2014 2015 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Convertible Key Fob New Empty Case Only w RS | eBay
And, find a new dealer to service your vehicle.
And, find a new dealer to service your vehicle.
12-09-2015, 10:37 AM
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When you get your new RKE, there is a DIY/FAQ on this site that gives instructions for RKE issues and programming
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...s-and-rke.html
It includes a detailed step/action table to walk you through testing and programming.
Elmer
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...s-and-rke.html
It includes a detailed step/action table to walk you through testing and programming.
Elmer
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12-09-2015, 12:21 PM
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All I can say is, be glad its not a Mercedes key fob.
If you buy a used or ebay new one, there is a procedure to program it to the car. Involves turning mechanical key at trunk a certain number of times and putting key in steering wheel hole.
edit -- found programming instructions: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1587196207
Ebay $60 shipped manual C7 fob (with internals).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-2015-Ch...dVR7r1&vxp=mtr
If you buy a used or ebay new one, there is a procedure to program it to the car. Involves turning mechanical key at trunk a certain number of times and putting key in steering wheel hole.
edit -- found programming instructions: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1587196207
Ebay $60 shipped manual C7 fob (with internals).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-2015-Ch...dVR7r1&vxp=mtr
I'd be willing to take it and just ignore the remote start button, I suspect that would work..
12-09-2015, 09:36 PM
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Either way they made enough money on the deal that they could have given you the second fob.
01-16-2016, 11:46 AM
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Wondering if anyone here happens to know how much a dealer pays for a key FOB? I don't mean the 20% shop discount, I mean how much does the Chevrolet Dealership actually pay General Motors for one.
Reason I ask is because the C7 I bought only came with one key, and I couldn't get them to pay the cost for a second key, they would only agree to sell me a second key for their cost. Not really fair because I gave them 2 keys for the C6 I traded in But it was the best offer I could get out of them.
I made them put it on the "We Owe" so I do have it in writing that they have to sell me this key for their cost, but now they've given me the cost and I'm not sure I believe them. The price they gave me is $150. What do you think?
Reason I ask is because the C7 I bought only came with one key, and I couldn't get them to pay the cost for a second key, they would only agree to sell me a second key for their cost. Not really fair because I gave them 2 keys for the C6 I traded in
But it was the best offer I could get out of them.I made them put it on the "We Owe" so I do have it in writing that they have to sell me this key for their cost, but now they've given me the cost and I'm not sure I believe them. The price they gave me is $150. What do you think?
Open your case, note the 8 digit GM PN, then Google the PN. You'll get a range of new/used prices.
I don't know yet the cost to have the new key blank cut for my VIN.
Good luck in programming the new RKE.
01-17-2016, 08:55 AM
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For what it's worth. A GM issue. I had a 2010 Cadillac CTS. I took a FOB to the dealer to have the battery replaced. They replaced the battery and gave me the FOB which was not back together right. I told them it was not right and I would not accept it with a large gap in the case. They could not get it back together so gave me two new FOB's programmed for my car. Apparently you cannot buy a new FOB and program it. You have to do 2 FOBs. This was Cadillac in 2014.