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Old Nov 9, 2022 | 07:43 PM
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Not sure if I’ve seen this before. I know the C8 comes with 2 different remotes. One Black, and one chrome. Are they programmed to the car from the factory, set up during PDI, or???? Reason I’m trying to find out as I’d like to make sure Black is driver 1 and chrome is driver 2.
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Whichever one gets used first is Driver 1. Fobs get used in transport, by the dealership, etc.
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Originally Posted by R23HTC
Not sure if I’ve seen this before. I know the C8 comes with 2 different remotes. One Black, and one chrome. Are they programmed to the car from the factory, set up during PDI, or???? Reason I’m trying to find out as I’d like to make sure Black is driver 1 and chrome is driver 2.
My 2020 came with two black fobs. When/eye the change?
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My 2020 came with two black fobs. When/eye the change?
Both fobs are black it’s the flags that are either Chrome or Black. You indicating you got 2 with Black flags on both?
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My 2020 came with two black fobs. When/eye the change?
The fobs are black. If you look at the Covette logo you will see that one has a silver border and the other a black border. Note the speedshape model that Swingline sent me to commemmorate my stapler purchase.


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Whichever one gets used first is Driver 1. Fobs get used in transport, by the dealership, etc.
so basically it’s random.

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Quick fix for this: Remove the top as if you were to replace the battery and exchange them. You are welcome
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so basically it random.
Yep, but it really doesn't matter whether you use fob 1 or 2 as your fob. I guess if you are OCD you won't be able to handle it when the car identifies you as driver 2.
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The fobs are black. If you look at the Covette logo you will see that one has a silver border and the other a black border.
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Quick fix for this: Remove the top as if you were to replace the battery and exchange them. You are welcome
That’s probably the smartest way of doing it. Thanks for the tip!
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Never noticed! One is black and one is chrome! How cool! If you’re wondering where I got the covers? They are all over ebay for $29. They are exact same ones everyone is charging $39-$49 for on other sites.



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