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Old Sep 1, 2025 | 06:46 PM
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I believe I am correct that the C8 key fob can be reprogrammed to work with another C8?? Any idea what a used key fob is worth?
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Once a FOB is programmed to a specific C8 it can not be reprogrammed to another.

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Old Sep 1, 2025 | 08:35 PM
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You can buy a used one. Just getting someone to program it instead of lying saying they cant. In order to make you buy a new one. Some dealkers will cut new keyt and program it for you if its a good dealership.
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Once a FOB is programmed to a specific C8 it can not be reprogrammed to another.

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Not quite true. A dealer can do it, but that entails reprogramming the car and ALL the keyfobs at the same time.
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Originally Posted by Red Mist Rulz
Not quite true. A dealer can do it, but that entails reprogramming the car and ALL the keyfobs at the same time.
I wonder what that would cost, opposed to just getting a new one, even aftermarket, and getting it programmed?
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I just bought a 2024 Arctic White stingray and it only came with one fob.
i bought a new eom fob on eBay for $125.
i took the car to a dealer, they rekeyed both fobs for $270.
OUCH.
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I was quoted 475 for new fob and programming at the dealer.
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Okay,,,,so far it sounds like the cheapest additional key will be about $400 no mattter what route you choose. You can get one on ebay and cut by them but then you have to add the cost of car programming which seems to be around $250+ for a dealer or locksmith to connect to GM and add it to the car system (for my 2024 MY since it cannot be done be me without the software / hardware too and licensed subscription). Seems way too steep at this time.

Until I see a Chinese hack duplicator that can clone a C8 key to another key assembly I guess I'll wait. I don't care what the clone would look like.
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Originally Posted by RogerTheDodger
I just bought a 2024 Arctic White stingray and it only came with one fob.
i bought a new eom fob on eBay for $125.
i took the car to a dealer, they rekeyed both fobs for $270.
OUCH.
This beats 500, can you link me to the ebayer?
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