Programming Key FOB

[Pagliaro]

Originally Posted by Dusk_2SS

That is definitely different, mine looks like the original from 2013.

I have those too but wanted to go with this look.

[davesnever]

Similar knockoff

[Pagliaro]

Originally Posted by davesnever

Similar knockoff

Yea I saw that one too I like it as well. the x2 on trunk threw me off a bit.

[ccss713]

Originally Posted by davesnever

I have tried both of these methods on my 2010 2SS and both work.

I successfully used method 1 to add 2 keys to my 2010 I purchased about a year ago. Randomly, both of the added keys stopped working after about a year. I was able to use method 2 followed by method 1 to get all 3 keys programmed (with the confirmation on the DIC each time) and working again.

Thanks y'all!

[andylev1]

Hi all, I know it's been a while since this post was active, but I have a question. I have a 2011 Camaro SS. The car came with 1 x working flip key/fob. I live in the UK and have purchased another flip key/fob from the US matching up the FCC ID. I have cut the key at a locksmith. I cannot seem to program the fob. I tried the "holding down unlock" method, but I do not get the doors to perform the unlock/lock cycle after releasing the button. I tried the 2nd method, old key in ignition and out then new key in...but only get the theft error. Can you please tell me if you can recommend another way to self program my spare key ? There are no Chevrolet dealerships in the UK now, so I might need to try and do this myself. If I try the method where I have no keys working, ie the 30 minute method, will the old key work at the end of this process ? I'm just worried about not having any working keys if I try this. Much appreciate any advice anyone can give me.

[SaReNi]

recently did mine. after getting the key cut, put oe key in, turn to run, turn off and within 10 seconds, put new key in, turn to run, turn off and done.

[davesnever]

Also make sure you have the right fob. There are so many fobs out there that some do not work at all or only partially. Make sure you have bought the correct fob for starters, 315MHz in the the U.S. and Japan, and 433.92MHz in Europe. I have bought a fob before from China that supposedly was correct MHz and had same OEM number but still could not program so there is always that possibility as well.

[davesnever]

Originally Posted by SaReNi

recently did mine. after getting the key cut, put oe key in, turn to run, turn off and within 10 seconds, put new key in, turn to run, turn off and done.

Do you have a link to your fob retailer?

[Dusk_2SS]

Got mine here: https://keyless-remotes.com/

[andylev1]

Thanks for the advice. I am guessing the fob is not the right mhz. The retailer sold me a 315mhz one which I thought would work as I recently changed a TPMS sensor and that was 315mhz not 433, so assumed the same for the keyfob. Am I wrong ? Retailer was https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/ The guy was messaging me asking for all the details of the original one and said the one he sent me was definitely the right one.

[SaReNi]

Originally Posted by davesnever

Do you have a link to your fob retailer?

got mine here: https://www.remotesandkeys.com/


you have to make sure you get the right one as they look the same but are not. there is a serial number on the fob that tells you which one to look for. otherwise, it will not work.

[andylev1]

Thanks for your reply, yes I took all the numbers on the fob and passed them to the retailer to check. They were confident that the new fob matched the old one.

[davesnever]

Originally Posted by SaReNi

got mine here: https://www.remotesandkeys.com/


you have to make sure you get the right one as they look the same but are not. there is a serial number on the fob that tells you which one to look for. otherwise, it will not work.

Yes I know that but even sometimes that still is not the answer. I have received remotes in the past with the correct serial# (OHTO.....512 for my 2SS)but they do not work correctly while others do. For instance I received 3 last year that are supposedly for my 2SS and they are 5 button, correct serial, and they go through both program methods without a problem. But after they are finished programming the remote start button does not start the car, instead it pops the trunk lol. All other buttons worked but I end up with 2 trunk releases lol. Anyhow I was refunded for them and kept them as spares but there are definitely some unknown differences in fobs out there. I asked you to post source to help the OP out. Also, can you post what make, model Camaro you have and serial # you ordered? Obviously 12-13 years later people can't read those fob numbers anymore.

[andylev1]

Thanks for the update. I have a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 6.2SS. Serial number ordered, based on original key are FCC ID - V2T01060512, GM ref 13500226