key fob programming
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key fob programming
i lost one of my remote transmitters and bought a new one from gm parts direct. do i have to involve a dealer to program it to my car or can i do it myself? are there instructions on how to do the programming?
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You program the car to the FOB. You do not program the FOB.
Detailed instructions are on this forum. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...s-and-rke.html
Now, let's talk turkey.
You have 1 FOB and want to add a 2nd FOB just as it came from the factory with FULL Memory on both FOBs. You must do the long routine as this will Program the car for FOBs 1 & 2 and both will have full seat, radio and other stuff memory functions. SO FOB 1 will adjust the seat one way and FOB #2 will adjust the seat for your partner.
If you just want to "add" a FOB(short routine), it'll add the FOB as #3 and it will NOT have any memory functions but it will be a fully functioning FOB except for the memory. You can "add" up to 8 active FOBs but only FOBs 1 & 2 will have memory functions. Fobs 3 - 8 will lock, unlock, start, put the top down, open the trunk, sound the alarm but that is all. If you have 1 FOB#1 and add #3, only #1 will have any memory.
The later models have slightly different instructions and may require FOBs 1 & 2 to add ANY FOBs. THe long routine must be used in this case as you want the car to think all FOBs are lost and you're starting fresh for 1 & 2.
Elmer
Detailed instructions are on this forum. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...s-and-rke.html
Now, let's talk turkey.
You have 1 FOB and want to add a 2nd FOB just as it came from the factory with FULL Memory on both FOBs. You must do the long routine as this will Program the car for FOBs 1 & 2 and both will have full seat, radio and other stuff memory functions. SO FOB 1 will adjust the seat one way and FOB #2 will adjust the seat for your partner.
If you just want to "add" a FOB(short routine), it'll add the FOB as #3 and it will NOT have any memory functions but it will be a fully functioning FOB except for the memory. You can "add" up to 8 active FOBs but only FOBs 1 & 2 will have memory functions. Fobs 3 - 8 will lock, unlock, start, put the top down, open the trunk, sound the alarm but that is all. If you have 1 FOB#1 and add #3, only #1 will have any memory.
The later models have slightly different instructions and may require FOBs 1 & 2 to add ANY FOBs. THe long routine must be used in this case as you want the car to think all FOBs are lost and you're starting fresh for 1 & 2.
Elmer
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Yes but that means that it won't forget the problem key and memory features will not work for the new key
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While true it is in the manual. Does the manual mention signal interference? Or the fact that you can't have ANY FOBs around while you do the long program? The link I provided has a lot of RED TEXT in it that is important to know while you do the programming. If you use the key on the rear and turn it, guess what happens if you have the FOB near the rear sensor? Not going to tell you, look in the Manual
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You program the car to the FOB. You do not program the FOB.
Detailed instructions are on this forum. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...s-and-rke.html
Now, let's talk turkey.
You have 1 FOB and want to add a 2nd FOB just as it came from the factory with FULL Memory on both FOBs. You must do the long routine as this will Program the car for FOBs 1 & 2 and both will have full seat, radio and other stuff memory functions. SO FOB 1 will adjust the seat one way and FOB #2 will adjust the seat for your partner.
If you just want to "add" a FOB(short routine), it'll add the FOB as #3 and it will NOT have any memory functions but it will be a fully functioning FOB except for the memory. You can "add" up to 8 active FOBs but only FOBs 1 & 2 will have memory functions. Fobs 3 - 8 will lock, unlock, start, put the top down, open the trunk, sound the alarm but that is all. If you have 1 FOB#1 and add #3, only #1 will have any memory.
The later models have slightly different instructions and may require FOBs 1 & 2 to add ANY FOBs. THe long routine must be used in this case as you want the car to think all FOBs are lost and you're starting fresh for 1 & 2.
Elmer
Detailed instructions are on this forum. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...s-and-rke.html
Now, let's talk turkey.
You have 1 FOB and want to add a 2nd FOB just as it came from the factory with FULL Memory on both FOBs. You must do the long routine as this will Program the car for FOBs 1 & 2 and both will have full seat, radio and other stuff memory functions. SO FOB 1 will adjust the seat one way and FOB #2 will adjust the seat for your partner.
If you just want to "add" a FOB(short routine), it'll add the FOB as #3 and it will NOT have any memory functions but it will be a fully functioning FOB except for the memory. You can "add" up to 8 active FOBs but only FOBs 1 & 2 will have memory functions. Fobs 3 - 8 will lock, unlock, start, put the top down, open the trunk, sound the alarm but that is all. If you have 1 FOB#1 and add #3, only #1 will have any memory.
The later models have slightly different instructions and may require FOBs 1 & 2 to add ANY FOBs. THe long routine must be used in this case as you want the car to think all FOBs are lost and you're starting fresh for 1 & 2.
Elmer
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So drivers 1 and 2 will automatically be right? Mine said Driver 2 and the other was driver 3. Memory seats worked for 2 but not 3 so it didn't know what to do when you have key 3 and you have to press the button. After the wipe, I have one seat setting as does the wife. When she sits in it, it sets automatically to her settings as it does with me.
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From: Prescott Valley, AZ
So drivers 1 and 2 will automatically be right? Mine said Driver 2 and the other was driver 3. Memory seats worked for 2 but not 3 so it didn't know what to do when you have key 3 and you have to press the button. After the wipe, I have one seat setting as does the wife. When she sits in it, it sets automatically to her settings as it does with me.