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Nghtshd88 · 01-20-2021, 03:25 PM

Flip key snapped off the fob, was going to happen at some point. I have a spare key but am trying to order a replacement. They are pretty inexpensive on ebay. 2 for $16.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-For-2010-...-/392983549167

Was wondering if it had to be an OEM key or not? Some reviews say they deprogram after a few days.

I read somewhere that people had issues with the trunk not opening on some replacement fobs also.

Was considering this one also for $50 which is OEM supposedly.

https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/2...emote-key.html

Camaro__ss · 01-20-2021, 04:06 PM

I had an aftermarket flip key, it worked great until the car wouldn’t recognize the transponder one day. Then I couldn’t start it at work. I had to Uber home and get my spare key. They are easy to program. Dealer has to cut the key.
I still use the cheap flip key, but I zip tied a “non-flip” transponder key under the car somewhere just in case it happens again.

Nghtshd88 · 01-20-2021, 04:39 PM

So OEM it is. Yea I already had one made at a local locksmith as a spare. Saving a little bit on the cheap ones isnt worth a lockout lol

PeteD · 01-20-2021, 05:00 PM

All you have to do is make sure the numbers on the side of the new fob match the numbers on the side of the old fob. And everything will work just fine

Camaro2ss2010 · 01-20-2021, 05:11 PM

When I purchased my car it only had one fob. I ordered a blank one from Amazon (cut and programmed by a friend who is a locksmith) I think and it has worked fine since day one. The only issue I have is the trunk button would never program and it has never worked. Besides that the key works fine.

Nghtshd88 · 01-20-2021, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

The only issue I have is the trunk button would never program and it has never worked. Besides that the key works fine.

This is what I read that a lot of people had this issue with the non OEM fobs. Not sure of the real reason?

morepowerjoe · 01-20-2021, 05:27 PM

One day I couldn't find my keys, I only had one set. So I
called the dealer and can't remember what they quoted me but it was something ridiculous, and they said I had to have my car towed there. They also said that they don't do the flip open keys anymore. Then I called a local locksmith and he said he could cut me a new key on the spot. Just as he drove up my wife found my key so I had him make me a new key and he also had the flip open style. Cost me $175. But I haven't had any issues with it.

Camaro__ss · 01-20-2021, 06:05 PM

The GMC dealer down the road from me cut mine for free. Programming is super easy as long as you have a spare key.

EMB135Driver · 01-20-2021, 08:23 PM

You can take the electronics out of the old one and put them in the new fob...everything works, no programming.

InFiD3ViL · 01-20-2021, 09:21 PM

Bought mine on Amazon in late 2016. Unfortunately the link is dead now, so i can't post it here. They look identical to the OEM ones and have worked flawlessly since I got them. Remote Start works too.

I cut the key blade out of the recall keys and installed them into the new fobs. They programmed without issue. Just search reviews until you find a set that are super reliable. You can find non OEM parts that work and last just fine, just takes more research.

Scooter18155 · 01-20-2021, 09:51 PM

I bought one of these off eBay a few weeks ago. Had it cut at a locksmith and programmed it myself. So far it’s been working fine. Mind you gotta know your code so the chip will work for your car.

Nghtshd88 · 01-20-2021, 10:26 PM

I havent read the programming guide in a while but if its that easy can you just have these cut at home depot? Would be cheaper then a locksmith. Have the spare key and ordered the new one here:

https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/2...emote-key.html

I could put the old chip in the new flip fob but not sure if that would be a good idea. Better to just use the new chip maybe.

Cyber/Orange10 · 01-20-2021, 10:34 PM

Replaced mine with one from Amazon a couple yrs ago, had locksmith cut it and just changed the guts....been working fine less than $80.

Mr_Draco · 01-20-2021, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nghtshd88

I havent read the programming guide in a while but if its that easy can you just have these cut at home depot? Would be cheaper then a locksmith. Have the spare key and ordered the new one here:

https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/2...emote-key.html

I could put the old chip in the new flip fob but not sure if that would be a good idea. Better to just use the new chip maybe.

Link is broke and doesn't work.

As for cutting, these keys require a special side cutting machine which your normal hardware store won't have. When I was looking at getting a replacement cut a couple years ago, only 1 GM dealer within 100 miles of me could cut it and there wasn't any lock smiths that could. Ended up just exchanging the blades, they are only held on by a small roll pin.

01-20-2021, 03:25 PM	#1
Nghtshd88 Drives: 13' Camaro LT Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 25	Flip Key Replacements Flip key snapped off the fob, was going to happen at some point. I have a spare key but am trying to order a replacement. They are pretty inexpensive on ebay. 2 for $16. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-For-2010-...-/392983549167 Was wondering if it had to be an OEM key or not? Some reviews say they deprogram after a few days. I read somewhere that people had issues with the trunk not opening on some replacement fobs also. Was considering this one also for $50 which is OEM supposedly. https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/2...emote-key.html

01-20-2021, 05:00 PM	#4
PeteD Drives: 2012 2SS Victory Red with white st Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NC Posts: 1,612	All you have to do is make sure the numbers on the side of the new fob match the numbers on the side of the old fob. And everything will work just fine __________________ My YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCid...AUbfN2HOE71B9w

01-20-2021, 05:11 PM	#5
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	When I purchased my car it only had one fob. I ordered a blank one from Amazon (cut and programmed by a friend who is a locksmith) I think and it has worked fine since day one. The only issue I have is the trunk button would never program and it has never worked. Besides that the key works fine. __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

01-20-2021, 05:27 PM	#7
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	One day I couldn't find my keys, I only had one set. So I called the dealer and can't remember what they quoted me but it was something ridiculous, and they said I had to have my car towed there. They also said that they don't do the flip open keys anymore. Then I called a local locksmith and he said he could cut me a new key on the spot. Just as he drove up my wife found my key so I had him make me a new key and he also had the flip open style. Cost me $175. But I haven't had any issues with it. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

01-20-2021, 08:23 PM	#9
EMB135Driver Jedi Master Drives: Boeing 757/767+2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor, ME and Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,121	You can take the electronics out of the old one and put them in the new fob...everything works, no programming. __________________

01-20-2021, 04:06 PM	#2
Camaro__ss Drives: 2013 L99 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 185	I had an aftermarket flip key, it worked great until the car wouldn’t recognize the transponder one day. Then I couldn’t start it at work. I had to Uber home and get my spare key. They are easy to program. Dealer has to cut the key. I still use the cheap flip key, but I zip tied a “non-flip” transponder key under the car somewhere just in case it happens again.

01-20-2021, 04:39 PM	#3
Nghtshd88 Drives: 13' Camaro LT Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 25	So OEM it is. Yea I already had one made at a local locksmith as a spare. Saving a little bit on the cheap ones isnt worth a lockout lol

01-20-2021, 06:05 PM	#8
Camaro__ss Drives: 2013 L99 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 185	The GMC dealer down the road from me cut mine for free. Programming is super easy as long as you have a spare key.

01-20-2021, 09:21 PM	#10
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Bought mine on Amazon in late 2016. Unfortunately the link is dead now, so i can't post it here. They look identical to the OEM ones and have worked flawlessly since I got them. Remote Start works too. I cut the key blade out of the recall keys and installed them into the new fobs. They programmed without issue. Just search reviews until you find a set that are super reliable. You can find non OEM parts that work and last just fine, just takes more research. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

01-20-2021, 09:51 PM	#11
Scooter18155 Drives: 2010 ss/rs 6 speed manual Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ny Posts: 584	I bought one of these off eBay a few weeks ago. Had it cut at a locksmith and programmed it myself. So far it’s been working fine. Mind you gotta know your code so the chip will work for your car. Attached Images __________________ 2010 camaro ss/rs, standard 6 speed, ls3 motor, bmr subframe connectors, jba 3” competition Exhaust, stainless works 1 7/8" headers, adm cold air intake, hurst short throw shifter, bo white ported tb, mishimoto aluminum radiator, mishimoto oil cooler.

01-20-2021, 10:26 PM	#12
Nghtshd88 Drives: 13' Camaro LT Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 25	I havent read the programming guide in a while but if its that easy can you just have these cut at home depot? Would be cheaper then a locksmith. Have the spare key and ordered the new one here: https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/2...emote-key.html I could put the old chip in the new flip fob but not sure if that would be a good idea. Better to just use the new chip maybe. Last edited by Nghtshd88; 01-20-2021 at 11:52 PM.

01-20-2021, 10:34 PM	#13
Cyber/Orange10 Cyber/orange10 Drives: 2010 2SS 96 CE LT4, 12 CRUZE ECO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Freeport,Il 61032 Posts: 206	Replaced mine with one from Amazon a couple yrs ago, had locksmith cut it and just changed the guts....been working fine less than $80.