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10-12-2017, 03:49 PM
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Drives: fast Join Date: Jul 2010
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Key fob buttons getting punch in/falling out
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Over the course of this summer/last 3 months, the buttons on both of my key fobs have been falling out (2011 2LT RS). IDK if my keys caught some kind of key-venereal-disease or if that is even a thing but the rubber buttons must have dried out and cracked under pressure. Below is the survivor fob. The other fob has no buttons left at all. Has anyone else experienced this? Now I am interested in an aftermarket passive keyless entry; maybe even a push button start. Any recommendations? https://imgur.com/a/6drPT  (yes that is duct tape in the 'lock' hole) ...or does anyone know how much it costs/what it takes to replace the OEM fob?
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10-12-2017, 04:21 PM
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Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2017
Location: MWC, OK
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I have seen prices quoted on here from $40 to $120. depends on your dealer.
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10-12-2017, 08:25 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Richmond, VA
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Yep, had the same thing happen to me. Got a new one from the dealer. Had to pay for the fob and to have the key cut.
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10-12-2017, 08:25 PM
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Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Palm Coast, FL
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Happened to me. You need to purchase new key fobs from your dealer and they will program it for you.
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10-12-2017, 10:01 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: San Jose, California
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You can purchase just the shell and swap the "guts" and key over for pretty cheap. No need to go to the dealer or pay a lot of money.
I ended up buying some from a company out of China that seem to be better quality than the ones we got. The tactile feel of the buttons is better and they also seem to be holding up quite well. Not bad for around $5. 
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10-12-2017, 10:30 PM
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Drives: 2011 SGM 1SS A6 & 2014 SW 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Lighthouse Point, Fl
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One of my buttons fell off went to the dealer and they sell a key fob glove (rubber) for7.99 and your problem will be solved. I put a piece of tape over the broken button and it's been working fine for over 2 months , no issues.. They come in 5 colors
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10-13-2017, 03:32 AM
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Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Palm Coast, FL
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I have those as well for the new key fobs from the dealer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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10-14-2017, 07:35 AM
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Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014
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I bought a new key from my dealer. $58 out the door and they cut it for free. Reprogramming was simple, put in old key, start the car, turn the car off, put in new key, start the car, done. Remote start may be a little different, not sure about that.
Someone mentioned swapping the internals with a new shell. I found that is easier said than done. These remotes are heavily glued together, they don't just come apart. |
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10-14-2017, 10:43 AM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: San Jose, California
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The replacement fobs I posted above snap and screw together and were very easy to swap. They also seem to be better quality than what came with our cars. I purchased a total of four. Two to replace my originals and two to replace the replacements when needed. At this point, I don't think the replacements will need replacing.
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10-14-2017, 11:56 AM
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Drives: 2010 ss Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: windom mn
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ebay that's where I got mone,work great,cheap
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10-14-2017, 03:37 PM
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Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Albany, Ga.
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Ok, I know i'm a little off in the head, but when mine started to come apart I got a little Elmers Glue and pu a thin layer over the buttons. Been this way for a couple of years with no problems
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10-16-2017, 03:19 PM
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Drives: fast Join Date: Jul 2010
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I am glad you included a photo because this is how I would have otherwise pictured you: 
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10-20-2017, 12:29 PM
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Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Albany, Ga.
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The dog is the smart one, tiny came up with it.
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10-20-2017, 02:20 PM
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Drives: 2012 2SS Victory Red with white st Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: NC
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I also am wanting to do the smart key type on my Camaro. Cheapest, easiest fix for you right now would be to order a $10 key fob off Ebay , swap out the switchblade and program the fob. All very easy to do. I have videos on how to do it. Very simple,
Then get the smart key when you find right one. I thought there was a thread on here where someone had done the proximity key deal
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