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Jason@JacFab · 04-23-2010, 12:35 AM

I did some searching, but couldn't find the answer I'm looking for... When Chevy came up with this whole setup, did they do it like the GTO (which was dumb, btw), and make the keys so that they can only be programmed once?

I made the mistake of bidding on a used 2010 camaro key/fob on ebay today, and I'm hoping it can be reused, (much like the subaru I last had), but if not I guess I'll live... I guess there's a reason it went so cheap. I bid before doing my research :OOPS:...

So I guess even if the keys can't be reprogrammed, it's ok because you can replace the battery, unlike the GTO. So my last question is, like the GTO, will the Camaro BCM only accept so many keys, like the GTO (5), and then you'll have to replace the BCM, Locks, etc; or does it "drop" the oldest key in favor of the newest key.

ron10 · 04-23-2010, 12:46 AM

i would call the dealer.lock smith may be able to do it.

v6sonoma · 04-23-2010, 05:28 AM

How many keys do you need?! Every car I've ever had has had two keys, and one of them in each set is still brand new. Do you have a habit of loosing them?

Jason@JacFab · 04-23-2010, 11:25 AM

I wouldn't mind having a 3rd to give to my Dad for when I'm out of town on business, or emergencies...

camarossrs2150 · 04-23-2010, 02:10 PM

yes it can be reprogrammed .my brother in law is a locksmith he made one for a guy who lost his keys . he says most dealers cant even cut that key . due to the high cost of the laser program and cutter but it can be done

jshaf · 04-23-2010, 07:27 PM

just ordered a second key at the local dealer, bought the car used and only had one key. when it comes in it will be 53 dollars, has to be laser cut then sent to the dealership. once you have it your supposed to be able to insert your regular key in to the ingnition and put it on the on position then take it out and insert the new key and turn to the on position and the car will "learn" new key/fob. if that doesn't work(anticipating it will) then it's like 45 dollars for a tech to program it.

camarossrs2150 · 04-23-2010, 10:25 PM

-so 98 dollars f that if you need it i will get it for you guys for alot cheaper . i will give you guys someone to get in contact with. f these dealers that want to rob everybody .im feed up with all of them .my buddy owns a deaLER AND THINGS ARE SO BAD I CANT GET SHIT TAKEN CARE OF .

Cj_ · 05-17-2010, 10:25 PM

Just got a new key for my car (bought used, came with only 1). Programmed like explained above. The dealer wants $50 to turn 2 keys?

jshaf · 05-18-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cj_

Just got a new key for my car (bought used, came with only 1). Programmed like explained above. The dealer wants $50 to turn 2 keys?

yep when I got mine about a week ago it learned it just like I was told it would.

Buhmblbe · 05-18-2010, 07:07 PM

Yea it's totally absurd how much they charge for some mysterious program. I messed up one of my keys trying a mod on it and learned how easy it was to program from the supplier who, btw, only charged me 27 bucks for each key already laser cut for my car.

04-23-2010, 12:35 AM	#1
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Key fob reprogramable? I did some searching, but couldn't find the answer I'm looking for... When Chevy came up with this whole setup, did they do it like the GTO (which was dumb, btw), and make the keys so that they can only be programmed once? I made the mistake of bidding on a used 2010 camaro key/fob on ebay today, and I'm hoping it can be reused, (much like the subaru I last had), but if not I guess I'll live... I guess there's a reason it went so cheap. I bid before doing my research :OOPS:... So I guess even if the keys can't be reprogrammed, it's ok because you can replace the battery, unlike the GTO. So my last question is, like the GTO, will the Camaro BCM only accept so many keys, like the GTO (5), and then you'll have to replace the BCM, Locks, etc; or does it "drop" the oldest key in favor of the newest key.

04-23-2010, 05:28 AM	#3
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	How many keys do you need?! Every car I've ever had has had two keys, and one of them in each set is still brand new. Do you have a habit of loosing them? __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

04-23-2010, 02:10 PM	#5
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	yes it can be reprogrammed .my brother in law is a locksmith he made one for a guy who lost his keys . he says most dealers cant even cut that key . due to the high cost of the laser program and cutter but it can be done __________________ [SIGPIC]

04-23-2010, 07:27 PM	#6
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	just ordered a second key at the local dealer, bought the car used and only had one key. when it comes in it will be 53 dollars, has to be laser cut then sent to the dealership. once you have it your supposed to be able to insert your regular key in to the ingnition and put it on the on position then take it out and insert the new key and turn to the on position and the car will "learn" new key/fob. if that doesn't work(anticipating it will) then it's like 45 dollars for a tech to program it. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

04-23-2010, 10:25 PM	#7
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	-so 98 dollars f that if you need it i will get it for you guys for alot cheaper . i will give you guys someone to get in contact with. f these dealers that want to rob everybody .im feed up with all of them .my buddy owns a deaLER AND THINGS ARE SO BAD I CANT GET SHIT TAKEN CARE OF . __________________ [SIGPIC]

04-23-2010, 12:46 AM	#2
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i would call the dealer.lock smith may be able to do it.

04-23-2010, 11:25 AM	#4
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	I wouldn't mind having a 3rd to give to my Dad for when I'm out of town on business, or emergencies...

05-17-2010, 10:25 PM	#8
Cj_ Drives: 1LT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 27	Just got a new key for my car (bought used, came with only 1). Programmed like explained above. The dealer wants $50 to turn 2 keys?

05-18-2010, 07:07 PM	#10
Buhmblbe Growing Up=Optional Drives: 2010 Camaro Transformers 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Setauket NY Posts: 165 View My Garage	Yea it's totally absurd how much they charge for some mysterious program. I messed up one of my keys trying a mod on it and learned how easy it was to program from the supplier who, btw, only charged me 27 bucks for each key already laser cut for my car. __________________ "Sleep is an inconvenience to living...Get up and start living."

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