Spare Key / keyfob screw up????

[ARCTIC]

I think I screwed up. I have a 2015 camaro that came with the switchblade key/keyfob. My key and keyfob I got with the car were 2 separate items (recall done). I ordered a new switchblade keyfob from here: http://www.carandtruckremotes.com/20...start-key.html
I called the dealership to see if they could cut the key and they said NOPE! Those are lazer cut keys and we don't have that expensive machine to do it. They said only the big dealerships in the cities have them. (Got the same response from 2 close dealers). They said they cannot order just the replacement switchblade key to install into the remote. So they said they can order a regular key that's already cut (non-switchblade) but will that work together with my keyfob? Did I screw myself by trying to save money on getting a spare set lined up? Thanks in advance!

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by ARCTIC

I think I screwed up. I have a 2015 camaro that came with the switchblade key/keyfob. My key and keyfob I got with the car were 2 separate items (recall done). I ordered a new switchblade keyfob from here: http://www.carandtruckremotes.com/20...start-key.html
I called the dealership to see if they could cut the key and they said NOPE! Those are lazer cut keys and we don't have that expensive machine to do it. They said only the big dealerships in the cities have them. (Got the same response from 2 close dealers). They said they cannot order just the replacement switchblade key to install into the remote. So they said they can order a regular key that's already cut (non-switchblade) but will that work together with my keyfob? Did I screw myself by trying to save money on getting a spare set lined up? Thanks in advance!

If you cut the black plastic part off of the key, you can take the blade part and install it on the key fob using a small roll pin. There's a diy on how to do this somewhere.

[SharpOldNo7]

Originally Posted by ARCTIC

I think I screwed up. I have a 2015 camaro that came with the switchblade key/keyfob. My key and keyfob I got with the car were 2 separate items (recall done). I ordered a new switchblade keyfob from here: http://www.carandtruckremotes.com/20...start-key.html
I called the dealership to see if they could cut the key and they said NOPE! Those are lazer cut keys and we don't have that expensive machine to do it. They said only the big dealerships in the cities have them. (Got the same response from 2 close dealers). They said they cannot order just the replacement switchblade key to install into the remote. So they said they can order a regular key that's already cut (non-switchblade) but will that work together with my keyfob? Did I screw myself by trying to save money on getting a spare set lined up? Thanks in advance!

Arctic, you didn't screw up.

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

If you cut the black plastic part off of the key, you can take the blade part and install it on the key fob using a small roll pin. There's a diy on how to do this somewhere.

Take the key and hold it with pliers. Warm the black plastic end over a stove or propane torch just enough to soften the plastic. now hold the plastic with another pair of pliers and pull the key out. You can burn off any residual plastic or scrape it with a knife.

Take a wire spring from a clothes pin and break the "L" shaped end off of the spring. You can see the hole in the key fob where the key can be inserted. Dab a little loctite on the key and stick it in the hole. Line the hole in the key up with the hole in the metal piece of the fob where you inserted the key and stick in the "L" shaped piece of spring. No bend up the spring and break it off. let it set until the loctite dries and clean up any drips. DONE

[Papaboss]

I bought 2 key fobs off amazon for like 20 bucks. Called a couple lock smith companies in the area to see how much they charge. Drove down to the cheapest guy and watched him put a code in the machine, then my key, then an uncut key. Took like 10 min for both keys to be done. 80 bucks later.... i am out the door. Locksmith even made sure they worked in my car doors and ignition and programmed key fobs real quick. Total was 100 buck for 2 exact working replicas of my original key fob, minus the chevy symbol on the back.

[GRNFLSH]

I used a hacksaw to cut the plastic off of the key, took about 2 min. Asked the parts counter if they had any roll pins for the switchblade key fob, yep there are dozens laying around their key machine...no cost.

[ARCTIC]

Here's what I'm struggling to wrap my head around.... What associates the Key with the keyfob and then the combo with the car? How does the car know to unlock the doors when the button on the keyfob is pushed? How does the ignition know to allow the car to start? I figured the key blade had some sort of transistor / chip in it that matched the keyfob. So if I order a key only will it still be able to be associated with my keyfob?

[jeff657756]

Originally Posted by ARCTIC

Here's what I'm struggling to wrap my head around.... What associates the Key with the keyfob and then the combo with the car? How does the car know to unlock the doors when the button on the keyfob is pushed? How does the ignition know to allow the car to start? I figured the key blade had some sort of transistor / chip in it that matched the keyfob. So if I order a key only will it still be able to be associated with my keyfob?

You literally can just cut the key part out of the plastic and stick it in the fob like 3 people explained above lol.

[ARCTIC]

Originally Posted by jeff657756

You literally can just cut the key part out of the plastic and stick it in the fob like 3 people explained above lol.

ELECTRONICS... Will the car allow a new key blade to be associated with a keyfob that did not come together as a pair? So I need the car to recognize my key and allow it to start and also have the buttons on the keyfob Lock/unlock/start/open trunk. There should be some sort of a resistor in the key blade and then the keyfob puts off a radio signal to communicate with the car. That is the whole issue. I'm not that concerned with getting the new key blade jammed into the switchblade keyfob. It sounds like it's easy to do and it will fit in there nicely which is fine.

[Papaboss]

Originally Posted by ARCTIC

Here's what I'm struggling to wrap my head around.... What associates the Key with the keyfob and then the combo with the car? How does the car know to unlock the doors when the button on the keyfob is pushed? How does the ignition know to allow the car to start? I figured the key blade had some sort of transistor / chip in it that matched the keyfob. So if I order a key only will it still be able to be associated with my keyfob?

Your key fob should be : New Keyless Remote 5 Button Flip Car Key Fob for Vehicles That Use FCC OHT01060512 ...that is why your new remote should work with your car after you program the key fob like it says online, youtube, or owners manual.

Your key should work cause it is the only key design made to fit and start your car. Like your house key. I cant use my house key to open your house cause your key is specifically made so i can't come over anytime i want and make a sandwich.

Since you have your original key fob and key, do what they said and cut it out of plastic and insert into original fob and get a pin so that it is locked into place.

If you bought the correct new fob, and want another key fob unit to use as a spare, refer to my earlier post.

Dang it, now i am hungry for a sandwich. ..

[TOO.BAD]

Originally Posted by ARCTIC

ELECTRONICS... Will the car allow a new key blade to be associated with a keyfob that did not come together as a pair? So I need the car to recognize my key and allow it to start and also have the buttons on the keyfob Lock/unlock/start/open trunk. There should be some sort of a resistor in the key blade and then the keyfob puts off a radio signal to communicate with the car. That is the whole issue. I'm not that concerned with getting the new key blade jammed into the switchblade keyfob. It sounds like it's easy to do and it will fit in there nicely which is fine.

Artic, My car is a ZL1 but I think your key is like mine.
The FOB only opens the doors. It doesn't stop your new key from working.
I have a C6 Corvette that doesn't require a key but if you don't have the FOB in the car with you the car won't go anywhere. The Camaro FOB doesn't work like that. GM recalled the switchblade type key because they found your knee might hit it and if the the key turns off the car when you are driving you will lose power steering and you might get into an accident. Their fix is to cut off the key from the FOB and give you a free standing key to go along with your old FOB. Most people like the old style Switch Blade type FOB/Key so the fixes people are telling you are to cut the plastic off the new key and Jerry Rig the new key back into the FOB so you have a Switch Blade Key again. I hope this is your question.

[ARCTIC]

Thank you everybody. I appreciate your assistance. I was confused because I thought maybe the key blade had a resistor in it but it doesn't sound like that is the case. I guess I'm on the right track!!

[GRNFLSH]

Most cars do have transponder chips in the key head or in the jury foib. Camaro's have the transponder chip in the fob. If your key fob is not already programmed to your car, the programing can be done by the dealer and/or some key shops.

[rotwiler]

Does the key needs to be on the fob to program it. I haven't seen a video yet where people program a new fob with a stand alone key and new fob. Getting ready to do a new fob on mine, just wondering if somehow the chip in the new fob needs key attached to the fob to sense it.

[CamaroFred]

Originally Posted by rotwiler

Does the key needs to be on the fob to program it. I haven't seen a video yet where people program a new fob with a stand alone key and new fob. Getting ready to do a new fob on mine, just wondering if somehow the chip in the new fob needs key attached to the fob to sense it.

If you have a remote without a key attached the dealer can program it. Mine charged $12.