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Dev · 07-10-2016, 05:21 PM

Hey everyone,

I need some advice on replacing a key fob (WITH remote start) I have that has definitely seen better days. I searched through some threads but they were mostly all pretty old and not sure if still relevant.

I have a 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS. I never went through with the factory recall for the key fobs as I like my key and fob in 1 piece. The key and circuit board are fine, however all the face button have fallen out due to wear and tear.

what I would like to do is get a new Fob shell and move over my circuit board, key and battery to the new fob. the problem is i'm reading that my existing key wont fit into new fobs as the angle they are set in are different. Is there any place I can purchase an OEM shell that would take all my old components? GMpartsDirect only sells the fob without remote start and im not sure if all these ebay/amazon options are able to take my existing key.

Anyone have any experience with this and can assist?

Thanks!

motorhead · 07-10-2016, 05:35 PM

Can I ask how in the world does that happen? Check out ebay. Ive seen several that may help you.

gahammerle · 07-10-2016, 06:21 PM

I bought fobs off of ebay, but they were not exactly the same and I never could get the key to lock in the closed position. I ended up keeping a hairband to slide up over the key to hold it closed.

Since then though, I did the key recall as the fob wore out again and I was hoping that the dealer would just give me a new fob

That was wishful thinking.

68rssscamaro · 07-10-2016, 07:07 PM

Get the key recall done for nothing, then move the blade back into the new fob.

Ledzepx · 07-10-2016, 07:26 PM

They give you new ones? Shit mine are shot.

gahammerle · 07-10-2016, 08:08 PM

They did not give me new fobs.

68rssscamaro · 07-10-2016, 08:46 PM

Sorry guys I was not clear with my response. The OP was stating the key blade is not pinned at the correct angle. I was saying get the recall done, take the new blade they cut and place it in the new fob the OP needs to buy.

Dizzy82 · 07-10-2016, 08:52 PM

I have never seen that much wear on a FOB before.

SSx2JAMES · 07-10-2016, 09:50 PM

looks like a dog chewed on it

Ledzepx · 07-11-2016, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68rssscamaro

Sorry guys I was not clear with my response. The OP was stating the key blade is not pinned at the correct angle. I was saying get the recall done, take the new blade they cut and place it in the new fob the OP needs to buy.

Damn! Well thats the only way I ll get the recall done

Sheriff Justice · 07-11-2016, 07:28 AM

Wow, there is no saving that FOB. Purchase a new FOB / blade from EBay and take the old and new to a local locksmith with a laser cutting machine. Approx cost: $40 new blank FOB + $35 locksmith. Turn that "wear & tear" key in to the dealer under the recall and get 2 new keys (with no FOB remotes).

*Program the EBay FOB / key first BEFORE you have the key replaced under the recall. Programming is simple you do on your own with the original keys and DIC menu.

TooCool5 · 07-11-2016, 11:20 AM

Mine did the same thing (2009 build). I RTV 'd the keys back in and bought a silicone jacket off Ebay.

WeflyhereSS · 07-11-2016, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzy82

I have never seen that much wear on a FOB before.

Oo

Dev · 07-11-2016, 06:02 PM

lol yea I figured the pic would get at least some responses. Thats 6 years of constant use plus I'm sure I dropped it a bunch of times. So I guess the best bet is to get a new fob WITH the uncut blade, go to a locksmith and get it cut. Then get the fob programmed.

I did see this on Amazon however. Anyone try this out? Can the more enlightened individuals who are on this board tell from the picture that the alignment is correct so the key will close?

https://www.amazon.com/KeylessOption...+key+fob+shell

Thanks!

07-10-2016, 05:21 PM	#1
Dev Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 40	My Key Fob is falling apart Hey everyone, I need some advice on replacing a key fob (WITH remote start) I have that has definitely seen better days. I searched through some threads but they were mostly all pretty old and not sure if still relevant. I have a 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS. I never went through with the factory recall for the key fobs as I like my key and fob in 1 piece. The key and circuit board are fine, however all the face button have fallen out due to wear and tear. what I would like to do is get a new Fob shell and move over my circuit board, key and battery to the new fob. the problem is i'm reading that my existing key wont fit into new fobs as the angle they are set in are different. Is there any place I can purchase an OEM shell that would take all my old components? GMpartsDirect only sells the fob without remote start and im not sure if all these ebay/amazon options are able to take my existing key. Anyone have any experience with this and can assist? Thanks!

07-10-2016, 06:21 PM	#3
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,672	I bought fobs off of ebay, but they were not exactly the same and I never could get the key to lock in the closed position. I ended up keeping a hairband to slide up over the key to hold it closed. Since then though, I did the key recall as the fob wore out again and I was hoping that the dealer would just give me a new fob That was wishful thinking. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

07-10-2016, 07:07 PM	#4
68rssscamaro Camaro: A Legend Reborn!! Drives: SOLD: 12 2SS/RS LS3 45th Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 743 View My Garage	Get the key recall done for nothing, then move the blade back into the new fob. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-10-2016, 07:26 PM	#5
Ledzepx Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro 6sp. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 639	They give you new ones? Shit mine are shot. __________________ www.rsconversions.com

07-10-2016, 08:08 PM	#6
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,672	They did not give me new fobs. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

07-10-2016, 05:35 PM	#2
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Can I ask how in the world does that happen? Check out ebay. Ive seen several that may help you.

07-10-2016, 08:46 PM	#7
68rssscamaro Camaro: A Legend Reborn!! Drives: SOLD: 12 2SS/RS LS3 45th Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 743 View My Garage	Sorry guys I was not clear with my response. The OP was stating the key blade is not pinned at the correct angle. I was saying get the recall done, take the new blade they cut and place it in the new fob the OP needs to buy. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-10-2016, 08:52 PM	#8
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	I have never seen that much wear on a FOB before. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

07-10-2016, 09:50 PM	#9
SSx2JAMES Drives: 2000 Camaro SS + 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 270 View My Garage	looks like a dog chewed on it

07-11-2016, 07:28 AM	#11
Sheriff Justice If your not 1st your last Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS / RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 248	Wow, there is no saving that FOB. Purchase a new FOB / blade from EBay and take the old and new to a local locksmith with a laser cutting machine. Approx cost: $40 new blank FOB + $35 locksmith. Turn that "wear & tear" key in to the dealer under the recall and get 2 new keys (with no FOB remotes). *Program the EBay FOB / key first BEFORE you have the key replaced under the recall. Programming is simple you do on your own with the original keys and DIC menu. __________________ 2014 Camaro 2SS / RS ~ Blue Ray Metallic w/ Silver Rally Stripes ~ V8 6.2L ~ Blue & Black 2-tone leather interior accent trim package ~ Custom decals from Emblem Pros

07-11-2016, 11:20 AM	#12
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Mine did the same thing (2009 build). I RTV 'd the keys back in and bought a silicone jacket off Ebay. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

07-11-2016, 06:02 PM	#14
Dev Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 40	lol yea I figured the pic would get at least some responses. Thats 6 years of constant use plus I'm sure I dropped it a bunch of times. So I guess the best bet is to get a new fob WITH the uncut blade, go to a locksmith and get it cut. Then get the fob programmed. I did see this on Amazon however. Anyone try this out? Can the more enlightened individuals who are on this board tell from the picture that the alignment is correct so the key will close? https://www.amazon.com/KeylessOption...+key+fob+shell Thanks!