Key Fob F Up

Hyper16 · 03-04-2017, 10:43 PM

Went to dinner last night (Friday). When I went to pay the check, my key fob came out with my cash and hit the floor before I could catch it. I picked it up and put it in my jacket pocket. So late this afternoon I was going out and went to remote start the car. Got the fob from my jacket pocket and noticed that the 'Key' insert was missing. Must have popped off when the fob hit the floor. Since I didn't have a key ring attached, I didn't notice. Went back and checked but no one found it and turned it in. Prop got swept up in the trash. I wouldn't have thought a two foot fall would separate it. Oh well, hope the dealer doesn't want my first born for a replacement.

SkipNWis · 03-05-2017, 01:06 AM

They aren't cheap at the dealership.
I had to replace one for my Equinox and paid 189.00 plus a reprograming fee

Sev · 03-05-2017, 02:37 AM

That sucks man... I had to replace my fob to my Maxima once... 300 bucks later I had a new one.

Spanky1 · 03-05-2017, 02:47 AM

Robbery!!!

Michigan1LTRS · 03-05-2017, 06:27 AM

Just use your other remote and use that one for backup.

Grandpawmoses · 03-05-2017, 06:48 AM

He just lost the key insert. Would just another key insert and cutting cost $189~$300?

Allez · 03-05-2017, 06:50 AM

I don't think replacing your mini-key should be that much, since you still actually have your fob and it works fine. Check with your dealer.

HyperBlue16 · 03-05-2017, 08:33 AM

I was just walking into my garage and my key fob dropped with keys on it, as it hit the ground the Fob ejected the key.

GrimReaperSS · 03-05-2017, 08:42 AM

So I do not have experience with GM push button start systems, my question is that is there a spot to put a key into the ignition? If not, then its simply a dummy key for doors/trunk and would not require programming. If there is a spot in ignition, it will require programming.

Hyper16 · 03-05-2017, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Grandpawmoses

He just lost the key insert. Would just another key insert and cutting cost $189~$300?

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Originally Posted by Allez

I don't think replacing your mini-key should be that much, since you still actually have your fob and it works fine. Check with your dealer.

Yeah. I'm hoping they can replace just the mini key.

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Originally Posted by HyperBlue16

I was just walking into my garage and my key fob dropped with keys on it, as it hit the ground the Fob ejected the key.

Exactly. Wouldn't think dropping it would eject that key. Another

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Originally Posted by GrimReaperSS

So I do not have experience with GM push button start systems, my question is that is there a spot to put a key into the ignition? If not, then its simply a dummy key for doors/trunk and would not require programming. If there is a spot in ignition, it will require programming.

Mini key only works on door and glovebox. Must have the fob to start car.

ron scubadiver · 03-05-2017, 10:14 AM

To use the mini key one must pry a cover off the driver's side door handle. There is a slot on the bottom to insert the key to aid in prying off the cover. Once the cover is off, there is a lock visible for inserting the key.

Hot2016Red · 03-05-2017, 11:45 AM

There are companies on line that sell key fobs a whole lot cheaper than dealership. The entire fob can be purchased for about $70 and instructions to match to your car. The key will need to be cut, but it can't be that expensive. Just a thought.

VelvetHammer · 03-05-2017, 03:04 PM

All you need is the key that sold separately from the fob. No big deal, dealer can use your existing key to trace-cut a replacement and the parts department should be able to handle it all.

DanielLee5 · 09-21-2017, 01:39 AM

I feel you pain :( A good locksmith may be? I got my keys replaced due to guys from https://replacementcarkey.org/ , they cut me a good deal. The keys are always being lost in the most uncomfortable moment.

03-04-2017, 10:43 PM	#1
Hyper16 A Heartbeat Away......... Drives: Not As Fast As I Would Like To Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,379	Key Fob F Up Went to dinner last night (Friday). When I went to pay the check, my key fob came out with my cash and hit the floor before I could catch it. I picked it up and put it in my jacket pocket. So late this afternoon I was going out and went to remote start the car. Got the fob from my jacket pocket and noticed that the 'Key' insert was missing. Must have popped off when the fob hit the floor. Since I didn't have a key ring attached, I didn't notice. Went back and checked but no one found it and turned it in. Prop got swept up in the trash. I wouldn't have thought a two foot fall would separate it. Oh well, hope the dealer doesn't want my first born for a replacement. __________________ ,,,,,,, 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS \| A8 \| MRC \| Sunroof \| Nav \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| GM CAI \| Hurst Shifter \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| Body Color Splash Guards \| 1LE Splitter \| GM Dark Tail Lights \| ZL1 Third Brake Light \| Custom Fuel Door, Badges & Bowties \| Oracle Side Markers \| Blacked Out Stuff \| Opti-Coat Pro+ The problem with this world is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be penalties for stupidity, but why don't we just take the warning labels off everything and let the problem solve itself.

03-05-2017, 01:06 AM	#2
SkipNWis Drives: 2016/SS Has had 4 Gen 5's Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hudson,WI Posts: 939	They aren't cheap at the dealership. I had to replace one for my Equinox and paid 189.00 plus a reprograming fee __________________ SnoWhite

03-05-2017, 02:37 AM	#3
Sev Drives: 2016 2SS / 2004 Tacoma Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 795	That sucks man... I had to replace my fob to my Maxima once... 300 bucks later I had a new one. __________________ 2SS, Manual, Blue Velvet Metallic, Medium Ash Grey, Black Wheels, MRC, NPP, Black Bowties, Black GM Tail Lights, Oracle LED side markers. "I'm going to drink you pretty, beautiful toad"

03-05-2017, 06:27 AM	#5
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03-05-2017, 10:14 AM	#11
ron scubadiver Drives: 2017 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston TX Posts: 550	To use the mini key one must pry a cover off the driver's side door handle. There is a slot on the bottom to insert the key to aid in prying off the cover. Once the cover is off, there is a lock visible for inserting the key. __________________ Check out my photo blog: https://ronfromtexas.wordpress.com/

03-05-2017, 02:47 AM	#4
Spanky1 Drives: 2017 2SS Summit White Camaro M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Neck, NY Posts: 312	Robbery!!!

03-05-2017, 06:48 AM	#6
Grandpawmoses Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW AL Posts: 97	He just lost the key insert. Would just another key insert and cutting cost $189~$300?

03-05-2017, 06:50 AM	#7
Allez Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 810	I don't think replacing your mini-key should be that much, since you still actually have your fob and it works fine. Check with your dealer.

03-05-2017, 08:33 AM	#8
HyperBlue16 Drives: 2016 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 273 View My Garage	I was just walking into my garage and my key fob dropped with keys on it, as it hit the ground the Fob ejected the key.

03-05-2017, 08:42 AM	#9
GrimReaperSS Drives: 2001 Onyx Black/Ebony SS. 427/M6 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sussex, Wi Posts: 509	So I do not have experience with GM push button start systems, my question is that is there a spot to put a key into the ignition? If not, then its simply a dummy key for doors/trunk and would not require programming. If there is a spot in ignition, it will require programming.

03-05-2017, 11:45 AM	#12
Hot2016Red Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Hudsonville, MI Posts: 34 View My Garage	There are companies on line that sell key fobs a whole lot cheaper than dealership. The entire fob can be purchased for about $70 and instructions to match to your car. The key will need to be cut, but it can't be that expensive. Just a thought.

03-05-2017, 03:04 PM	#13
VelvetHammer Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS, A8, NPP Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Groves, Texas Posts: 90	All you need is the key that sold separately from the fob. No big deal, dealer can use your existing key to trace-cut a replacement and the parts department should be able to handle it all. __________________ Current stable: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS 2001 Pewter Z28 Gone but not forgotten: 1978 Dark Blue-Green Z28 w/1970 LT1 power 1978 Bright Blue Z28 1976 Light Blue RS 1973 Green-Gold LT

09-21-2017, 01:39 AM	#14
DanielLee5 Drives: Camaro5 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16	I feel you pain :( A good locksmith may be? I got my keys replaced due to guys from https://replacementcarkey.org/ , they cut me a good deal. The keys are always being lost in the most uncomfortable moment.

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