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Rocky1974 · 04-14-2013, 09:56 PM

I bought two of them at my local dealer for $50 apiece. I had to show them my drivers license and registration to prove it was my car. They ordered them using my VIN and they came in a few days, pre-cut. I programmed them myself through the DIC. It was a very easy procedure.

Dizzy82 · 04-14-2013, 09:59 PM

I just bought a replacement key, lost my 1st one. Cost me 75$. Another 25$ to get it "programmed" once it arrives.

Bell040 · 04-14-2013, 10:02 PM

Yes... mine did that.

Even before that, mine was coming apart... and I wrote a DIY. Here is a fix:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186597

Bell040 · 04-14-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

I just bought a replacement key, lost my 1st one. Cost me 75$. Another 25$ to get it "programmed" once it arrives.

All you do is plug it in the ignition and it programs itself. I did this last month. The DIC reads "3 keys programmed".

Hyena · 04-14-2013, 10:10 PM

any dealer can get you a new key.you'll have to provide proff of ownership(photo id and either registr,ins car or title with your name and VIN on it).if they have the right type of key cutter they can cut the key in as little as 2 min...or they can order it pre-cut from GM.that type of remote/key is cheaper if the dealer cuts it(between 40-50.) or somewhere about an extra 10-15 for a pre-cut.

make sure you bring in your existing key so they can trace the key cuts,otherwise,they will try to charge you for getting the key code from GM.

hysonmb · 04-14-2013, 10:15 PM

I bought my car used and whoever had it before me had dogs or some very badly tempered pet that chewed on the keys. I bought a replacement fob on ebay for about $30, swapped the blank blade for the cut one, and spent a couple of seconds to reprogram. It's very easy to do and saves you time of having wait for the dealer do it.

The Blue Angel · 04-14-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bell040

All you do is plug it in the ignition and it programs itself. I did this last month. The DIC reads "3 keys programmed".

Put a programmed fob in first. Then quickly take it out and put in the new fob!!

A Valet service lost my keys one day!! It was $135 and some change to get a new one!! Valet paid for the lost fob!!

Hope you can get on cheap!!

01pewterz28 · 04-14-2013, 11:08 PM

Yep happened to mine

jd10013 · 04-15-2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Cam2011

Nope, and I checked mine, and would guess that the ones with the autostart on them are different in more ways than just having an extra button. On yours I see a slight indentation under the icons that would prove to be a weak spot, on mine there is no such indentation, except for maybe a slight one at the panic button.

I just looked at mine too, and there are no raised bumps on the buttons either. not even the panic one. maybe because it's a 2002

solteroblues · 04-15-2013, 08:14 AM

when I bought mine used (only 24k miles), one of the remotes had done that. I took it to the dealer (the dealer I bought it from never even let on like it could be replaced, I figured the previous owner just ruined it on purpose until I saw here where others had it happen to them) and got a free replacement under warranty. They told me that someone had been using their nails to open it. I told them I had seen other people have the same problem and they denied that was possible for it to just happen, but replaced it anyway.

clg_98ta · 04-15-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hysonmb

I bought my car used and whoever had it before me had dogs or some very badly tempered pet that chewed on the keys. I bought a replacement fob on ebay for about $30, swapped the blank blade for the cut one, and spent a couple of seconds to reprogram. It's very easy to do and saves you time of having wait for the dealer do it.

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Mr_Draco · 04-15-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by trooper182

So was washing the car today and went to unlock the doors and when I pushed the unlock button this happened. Kinda sucks but I will just switch to my spare key. Button still works. Anyone know how much a new key fob will cost?

The MSRP for the fob you posted a pic of is $40. This price is for a cut key to your vin directly from GM, not just the fob itself. If a dealer wants to charge more than that walk away. You can order one online and just pay the extra for s/h.

Also don't pay to have it programmed. You can program it yourself in less then 10 seconds.

cmb74656 · 04-17-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Smashin' Pumpkin

Put a programmed fob in first. Then quickly take it out and put in the new fob!!

A Valet service lost my keys one day!! It was $135 and some change to get a new one!! Valet paid for the lost fob!!

Hope you can get on cheap!!

Valet? No way!

AmericanMuscleCars · 04-17-2013, 10:56 PM

Yeah I'd be upset at least it wasn't the engine

04-14-2013, 09:56 PM	#15
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04-14-2013, 10:02 PM	#17
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	Yes... mine did that. Even before that, mine was coming apart... and I wrote a DIY. Here is a fix: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186597 __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

04-14-2013, 11:08 PM	#22
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Yep happened to mine __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

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04-14-2013, 10:10 PM	#19
Hyena Drives: 2013 1LT RS CRT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Goodyear,AZ. Posts: 96	any dealer can get you a new key.you'll have to provide proff of ownership(photo id and either registr,ins car or title with your name and VIN on it).if they have the right type of key cutter they can cut the key in as little as 2 min...or they can order it pre-cut from GM.that type of remote/key is cheaper if the dealer cuts it(between 40-50.) or somewhere about an extra 10-15 for a pre-cut. make sure you bring in your existing key so they can trace the key cuts,otherwise,they will try to charge you for getting the key code from GM.

04-14-2013, 10:15 PM	#20
hysonmb Drives: 2010 2SS / RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 227 View My Garage	I bought my car used and whoever had it before me had dogs or some very badly tempered pet that chewed on the keys. I bought a replacement fob on ebay for about $30, swapped the blank blade for the cut one, and spent a couple of seconds to reprogram. It's very easy to do and saves you time of having wait for the dealer do it.

04-15-2013, 08:14 AM	#24
solteroblues Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 223	when I bought mine used (only 24k miles), one of the remotes had done that. I took it to the dealer (the dealer I bought it from never even let on like it could be replaced, I figured the previous owner just ruined it on purpose until I saw here where others had it happen to them) and got a free replacement under warranty. They told me that someone had been using their nails to open it. I told them I had seen other people have the same problem and they denied that was possible for it to just happen, but replaced it anyway.