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kstcamaro · 07-09-2014, 10:17 PM

I recently just bought a 2011 Camaro and I only got one key. So I want to get a second key without having to get the recall. I will prob buy a blank key with the fob off of ebay. At my school we have the tech 2 scanner would that program the fob and the chip? What other options do I have without having to go to the dealer to get it programmed

? Thanks in advance

Bansheemike · 07-09-2014, 10:24 PM

Just did it.
Buy the key and fob off Ebay (mine was $23.00).
Take it to a good locksmith that has the equipment to laser cut the blank.
Use your original key/fob and insert it, turn it to the on position, turn it back off then insert your new key/fob and turn to the on position.
Now your new key and fob are programed.

Destructo09 · 07-09-2014, 11:01 PM

You just need to be able to get the key cut, you can program it yourself in the car.

The only thing I will add to the above is, you do have to wait for the security light on the dash to go off before turning it off and inserting the new key.

kstcamaro · 07-10-2014, 07:23 AM

Oh I thought GM did away with all there on board programming but I guess not thanks guys

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 07-10-2014, 08:03 AM

Go to the dealer and order one. I did this last week and got the original style key without any mention of the recall I won't be participating in...

07-09-2014, 10:17 PM	#1
kstcamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro rs Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New York Posts: 6	How do you get a 2nd key without getting the recall I recently just bought a 2011 Camaro and I only got one key. So I want to get a second key without having to get the recall. I will prob buy a blank key with the fob off of ebay. At my school we have the tech 2 scanner would that program the fob and the chip? What other options do I have without having to go to the dealer to get it programmed ? Thanks in advance

07-09-2014, 11:01 PM	#3
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	You just need to be able to get the key cut, you can program it yourself in the car. The only thing I will add to the above is, you do have to wait for the security light on the dash to go off before turning it off and inserting the new key. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

07-09-2014, 10:24 PM	#2
Bansheemike Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS 6speed manual Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Left Coast Posts: 32 View My Garage	Just did it. Buy the key and fob off Ebay (mine was $23.00). Take it to a good locksmith that has the equipment to laser cut the blank. Use your original key/fob and insert it, turn it to the on position, turn it back off then insert your new key/fob and turn to the on position. Now your new key and fob are programed.

07-10-2014, 07:23 AM	#4
kstcamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro rs Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New York Posts: 6	Oh I thought GM did away with all there on board programming but I guess not thanks guys

07-10-2014, 08:03 AM	#5
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	Go to the dealer and order one. I did this last week and got the original style key without any mention of the recall I won't be participating in...