Removing the key from the key fob. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jaysonstuart · 07-14-2012, 11:01 PM

So I tried searching and didn't find any info.

Is this even possible without taking it to the dealer?

I bought a key fob with remote start that I want to use once I install the remote start module. I was hoping I could just remove the blade from my current fob and install it to the new one.

Thanks!

lawman007 · 07-15-2012, 12:35 AM

I think it's a programming issue. It's not the blade. It will open the car and get in the ignition, but it won't allow the car to start up unless it is programmed properly. I'd take it to the dealer.

Mr_Draco · 07-15-2012, 08:30 AM

If you bought the key fob used it won't work. It will have to be taken to a dealer to be reprogrammed to your car and most dealers want about $100 to do this.

A new key fob with remote start can be bought for $50 and you can reprogram these yourself. If you bought a new fob this is how you do it, like I said this process will not work on a used fob.

1) Put your old key in the ignition and turn to the "On" position
2) Now quickly remove the old key and put in the new key and turn to the "On" position. You only have a few seconds to do this.
3) Leave the new key in the "On" position until you see a message on the DIC saying "New key programmed"

RJTV6A · 07-15-2012, 10:05 AM

I did not think you could disassemble the key from the fob without breaking something apart. I have a bad Fob at work and will try to disassemble it at work on Monday if that helps.

Angrybird 12 · 07-15-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jaysonstuart

So I tried searching and didn't find any info.

Is this even possible without taking it to the dealer?

I bought a key fob with remote start that I want to use once I install the remote start module. I was hoping I could just remove the blade from my current fob and install it to the new one.

Thanks!

If its like the 2010 was you actually have the remote start module. The kit you get from GM just relocates it to the windshield then you have to get the dealer to activate it. They will probably do the fob and activate the remote module at the same time if you ask.

My Caroline · 07-15-2012, 11:29 AM

Yeah I don't think it's worth it man. I bought a new key for $35 and they cut it at the dealer. I got in a programmed it before I even drove off. Just buy a new one and follow the steps above. I got lucky and paid less for the whole install the most people pay for parts. It was a computer mess up on their end.

Good luck! You'll love the remote start.

07-14-2012, 11:01 PM	#1
jaysonstuart Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 685 View My Garage	Removing the key from the key fob. So I tried searching and didn't find any info. Is this even possible without taking it to the dealer? I bought a key fob with remote start that I want to use once I install the remote start module. I was hoping I could just remove the blade from my current fob and install it to the new one. Thanks!

07-15-2012, 12:35 AM	#2
lawman007 Panama-Gulf War Vet Drives: '11 SW 1LT/RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: From Carmichael, CA to Matthews, NC 01/2021 Posts: 769	I think it's a programming issue. It's not the blade. It will open the car and get in the ignition, but it won't allow the car to start up unless it is programmed properly. I'd take it to the dealer. __________________

07-15-2012, 11:29 AM	#6
My Caroline Drives: Black 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,694	Yeah I don't think it's worth it man. I bought a new key for $35 and they cut it at the dealer. I got in a programmed it before I even drove off. Just buy a new one and follow the steps above. I got lucky and paid less for the whole install the most people pay for parts. It was a computer mess up on their end. Good luck! You'll love the remote start. __________________ White Fender Hashes from Big Worm Graphix with Custom White Bowties GM Factory Remote Start and Factory Key Fob SS Fascia, Factory RS HIDs, Plasma P13W fog lights Non-RS to RS and fog light harness by Gen5DIY LED Interior, Trunk, and Licence Plate lights in white ZL1 Spoiler with Gen5DIY harness Factory NPP cat back Blacked out tail light bezels Factory 20 inch wheels wrapped in Nitto Motivos Lowered 1.25inch on Eibach Pro springs

07-15-2012, 08:30 AM	#3
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,179	If you bought the key fob used it won't work. It will have to be taken to a dealer to be reprogrammed to your car and most dealers want about $100 to do this. A new key fob with remote start can be bought for $50 and you can reprogram these yourself. If you bought a new fob this is how you do it, like I said this process will not work on a used fob. 1) Put your old key in the ignition and turn to the "On" position 2) Now quickly remove the old key and put in the new key and turn to the "On" position. You only have a few seconds to do this. 3) Leave the new key in the "On" position until you see a message on the DIC saying "New key programmed"

07-15-2012, 10:05 AM	#4
RJTV6A Drives: 69 Camaro I6 no prob,11 V6 big prob Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 475 View My Garage	I did not think you could disassemble the key from the fob without breaking something apart. I have a bad Fob at work and will try to disassemble it at work on Monday if that helps.