C7 Key Fob
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Le Mans Master
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From: Destrehan Louisiana
C7 Key Fob
my wife lost her key - don't know where or when but she cannot find it so looking to purchase another one
called several Chevy Dealers - cost to purchase from $165 - $199. then another $150 plus to program
any body has any thoughts on how I can get this cheaper -
called several Chevy Dealers - cost to purchase from $165 - $199. then another $150 plus to program
any body has any thoughts on how I can get this cheaper -
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Buy it and program it yourself.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...s-and-rke.html
Do the long program. Read it entirely before you start. Read it again, pay attention to the red text. Follow the instructions and you can program both FOBs to use the memory function.
Elmer
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...s-and-rke.html
Do the long program. Read it entirely before you start. Read it again, pay attention to the red text. Follow the instructions and you can program both FOBs to use the memory function.
Elmer
Safety Car
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You can buy a cut metal key on ebay for under $20 if you have the key code. I think they charge an additional $20 or so if you don't have the code.
The code was a white sticker attached to the key fob when the car was delivered - the selling dealer should also have it.
Ron
The code was a white sticker attached to the key fob when the car was delivered - the selling dealer should also have it.
Ron
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From: Dallas Oregon
I just went through this. Priced the fob on line, I still had to purchase the key from dealer. So we bought both at a dealer, the prices varied from 4 different dealers. From $485 total, to $375 total. One never had one in stock, they will want the vin#, year, and what transmission. Don’t know why, the vin should tell all that. Took them an hour to complete, it came with a battery, I elected to replace it not knowing how long it had been in the fob. The key was $30/$50, depending on the dealer. They will charge what ever they feel there time was worth. Hope this helps u out.those prices are for the fob,key,and programmed.
Melting Slicks
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From: Baton Rouge LA
I've got a good idea. Just tell the wife, "You lost the key so you find a new one and get it programmed. In the meantime you can't drive the Corvette." How's that sound? I'm single so maybe there are other ramifications to this strategy I'm not aware of.
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As mentioned before you need to purchase the FOB and Key. Here is one of the sites that sell GM Parts at a discount and also happens to be a forum sponsor:
https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/...ter&ptid=10433
You can program the fob yourself using the info in the OM. However, you don't want to add the FOB since adding the FOB makes it the third one that can open and start the car. You need to program the FOB to replace the original FOB so that one isn't able to open and start the car so that means choosing the programming without a recognized transmitter option.
Bill
https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/...ter&ptid=10433
You can program the fob yourself using the info in the OM. However, you don't want to add the FOB since adding the FOB makes it the third one that can open and start the car. You need to program the FOB to replace the original FOB so that one isn't able to open and start the car so that means choosing the programming without a recognized transmitter option.
Bill
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As mentioned before you need to purchase the FOB and Key. Here is one of the sites that sell GM Parts at a discount and also happens to be a forum sponsor:
https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/...ter&ptid=10433
You can program the fob yourself using the info in the OM. However, you don't want to add the FOB since adding the FOB makes it the third one that can open and start the car. You need to program the FOB to replace the original FOB so that one isn't able to open and start the car so that means choosing the programming without a recognized transmitter option.
Bill
https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/...ter&ptid=10433
You can program the fob yourself using the info in the OM. However, you don't want to add the FOB since adding the FOB makes it the third one that can open and start the car. You need to program the FOB to replace the original FOB so that one isn't able to open and start the car so that means choosing the programming without a recognized transmitter option.
Bill
Bill is saying use the "Long Program" in the CF post.
Elmer
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From: Woburn MA
I just went through this with my wifes Cadillac...
After getting quotes from the dealer for a Fob, key cut and programing, it was over $300.
I googled "automotive key cutting and programming near me" and found a few places that would do the entire job for half the price.
I ended up using a shop called East Coast Chip Keys who provided the Fob, cut the key and programed it for $144.68 with tax.
The Fob has been working flawlessly for over a year
It may be worth a look,
After getting quotes from the dealer for a Fob, key cut and programing, it was over $300.
I googled "automotive key cutting and programming near me" and found a few places that would do the entire job for half the price.
I ended up using a shop called East Coast Chip Keys who provided the Fob, cut the key and programed it for $144.68 with tax.
The Fob has been working flawlessly for over a year
It may be worth a look,
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Buy it and program it yourself.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...s-and-rke.html
Do the long program. Read it entirely before you start. Read it again, pay attention to the red text. Follow the instructions and you can program both FOBs to use the memory function.
Elmer
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...s-and-rke.html
Do the long program. Read it entirely before you start. Read it again, pay attention to the red text. Follow the instructions and you can program both FOBs to use the memory function.
Elmer
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From: Hartford WI
I just went through this. Priced the fob on line, I still had to purchase the key from dealer. So we bought both at a dealer, the prices varied from 4 different dealers. From $485 total, to $375 total. One never had one in stock, they will want the vin#, year, and what transmission. Don’t know why, the vin should tell all that. Took them an hour to complete, it came with a battery, I elected to replace it not knowing how long it had been in the fob. The key was $30/$50, depending on the dealer. They will charge what ever they feel there time was worth. Hope this helps u out.those prices are for the fob,key,and programmed.
Team Owner
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You may be spending your nights with Rosy Palm and or Left Hannah.
Team Owner
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From: Hartford WI
Good idea. I would too. You must have been involved in enough of those "5 minute jobs" that turn out ugly. BTDT and now am VERY selective when someone calls with a simple job.
Team Owner
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They buy 2 remotes a week so there it is. These guys sell 200 a day. Guess who will be cheaper? I had a friend who was a parts manager at Ford. I wanted a cam sensor for the 7.3. International sold it for $45. He sold it for $150. When I asked him to price match, he showed me his involce. It was, IIRC, $100. NFW he can sell it for less. It is the same one as International would sell you except they take the plastic bag and shove it into a Blue Oval box. Passes through 5 hands and each one takes a bite.
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That sounds ^^^^ reasonable.....
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Well, if FOB programming were rocket science, they sure as heck wouldn't put it in the Owner's Manual, written by some einstein that is targeting an 8th grade education or less.
It isn't hard but it is an exact process. The step table we have, on this site, is designed to take you through the steps to get it done. People have problems with the process when they rush the instructions. I tell folks to read the instructions, read them again and this time read the red text and then do the programming. It'll work just fine if you do the process in order.
Elmer
It isn't hard but it is an exact process. The step table we have, on this site, is designed to take you through the steps to get it done. People have problems with the process when they rush the instructions. I tell folks to read the instructions, read them again and this time read the red text and then do the programming. It'll work just fine if you do the process in order.
Elmer
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From: Cabot, AR
I’ve gotten two new fobs for my last two Vettes from www.gmpartsdirect.com. Done the programming myself, it’s not hard. Just read through the steps before actually doing them. Total cost was around $100 per fob.
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My car insurance Co, Nationwide, has free key fob replacement coverage standard. I've "replaced" 2 other car fobs for free. Including programming
Check to see if you have the same coverage with your insurance co
Check to see if you have the same coverage with your insurance co
