Key fob issue / alternatives

cgdelena · 12-27-2025, 09:02 AM

Many service sites have different people move your car using your key so at the dealership, tire store, valet parking, etc. people without instruction are in charge of your vehicle.

I have a convertable with a button that runs the top. Since many of these workers mash buttons on the fob without looking (to start the car, sound the horn, etc.) I have had the car given back to me with the top open regardless of the weather.

I really need an alternative fob or way to limit the factory fob.

Suggestions?

arpad_m · 12-27-2025, 09:28 AM

Here's an idea, get a new coupe-specific fob that doesn't have the top open button, program it to the car as your 3rd fob (which doesn't require reprogramming the 2 you already have), then hand that one over at the dealership.

2023-SS · 12-27-2025, 10:01 PM

good idea.
they left my rear windows down at the dealer last time I left it over night.

bishopts · 12-27-2025, 10:53 PM

Open the spare fob and remove all the button pads except lock.

For me. I'm a technician so when I'm walking to peoples car i will usually press release press and hold the unlock button to roll down the windows and open the sunroof. Its mainly because i dont want to smell the cigarettes/weed the customers are smoking. If it's really bad i will roll the windows down in front of them step to the car. Have a face of disgust and leave it with the windows down to air out while i work on the next car.

If the "service" fob only has lock, then they have to go to the car and press the unlock button on the handle to get in.

cgdelena · 12-28-2025, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Here's an idea, get a new coupe-specific fob that doesn't have the top open button, program it to the car as your 3rd fob (which doesn't require reprogramming the 2 you already have), then hand that one over at the dealership.

Thanks. I ordered another fob right after I read your post.

cgdelena · 01-01-2026, 06:52 PM

Got a replacement fob for not much and it works just as I needed.

BTW a good portion of programming instructions on the web are wrong or incomplete. Did find a summary similar to what is in the Camaro manual worked well.

RIPws6 · 01-02-2026, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgdelena

Got a replacement fob for not much and it works just as I needed.

BTW a good portion of programming instructions on the web are wrong or incomplete. Did find a summary similar to what is in the Camaro manual worked well.

There’s also some really good posts on here about reprogramming the FOB under different scenarios.

12-27-2025, 09:02 AM	#1
cgdelena Drives: 2019 2SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: WA Posts: 98	Key fob issue / alternatives Many service sites have different people move your car using your key so at the dealership, tire store, valet parking, etc. people without instruction are in charge of your vehicle. I have a convertable with a button that runs the top. Since many of these workers mash buttons on the fob without looking (to start the car, sound the horn, etc.) I have had the car given back to me with the top open regardless of the weather. I really need an alternative fob or way to limit the factory fob. Suggestions?

12-27-2025, 09:28 AM	#2
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,449 View My Garage	Here's an idea, get a new coupe-specific fob that doesn't have the top open button, program it to the car as your 3rd fob (which doesn't require reprogramming the 2 you already have), then hand that one over at the dealership. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle Terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

12-27-2025, 10:01 PM	#3
2023-SS Drives: 2023 SS Join Date: Nov 2025 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 131	good idea. they left my rear windows down at the dealer last time I left it over night.

12-27-2025, 10:53 PM	#4
bishopts Drives: 2017 2ss 6mt Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: dallas Posts: 1,539	Open the spare fob and remove all the button pads except lock. For me. I'm a technician so when I'm walking to peoples car i will usually press release press and hold the unlock button to roll down the windows and open the sunroof. Its mainly because i dont want to smell the cigarettes/weed the customers are smoking. If it's really bad i will roll the windows down in front of them step to the car. Have a face of disgust and leave it with the windows down to air out while i work on the next car. If the "service" fob only has lock, then they have to go to the car and press the unlock button on the handle to get in.

01-01-2026, 06:52 PM	#6
cgdelena Drives: 2019 2SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: WA Posts: 98	Got a replacement fob for not much and it works just as I needed. BTW a good portion of programming instructions on the web are wrong or incomplete. Did find a summary similar to what is in the Camaro manual worked well.

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