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InFiD3ViL · 01-24-2020, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

It's very easy to reverse it after it's done. Just need to buy 2 roll-pins, break your new "key" apart, and put it back in the switch blade. They are just taking your key out of the switch and putting it into a plastic chunk and calling it a key

That is exactly what I did. I bought 2 brand new fobs on Amazon, removed the blank keys, installed mine after cutting them out of the plastic crap and then reprogrammed them. Everything works including remote start.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 01-24-2020, 11:47 PM

I’ve got the amazon switchblade here as a spare. I’ve not had the recall done and have no plans to in the future.

MrChrisLS3 · 01-25-2020, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cpt. Ray T

While we are on the topic. When I got my car, It came with 3 keys. The owner had the original FOB with detached keys, but the buttons were broke so he purchased a switchblade key fob from a dealer. Just because I like redundancy, was considering getting the second switchblade key done. Have seen them on ebay (uncut) cheep, and I understand the dealer will punch you in the mouth when purchased from them. So what I am asking, is are the ebay keys just a good to get and take to a lock smith or dealership to be cut, or should I suck it up and just go to the dealer to get my second switchblade?

When the buttons wore off mine, I bought a switchblade key from a dealer. Didn't ask for a switchblade, that's just what they sold me. They cut it free of charge, programming was simple, though I did not have remote start. The fob was just under $60 and they cut it for free.

Cpt. Ray T · 01-26-2020, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MrChrisLS3

When the buttons wore off mine, I bought a switchblade key from a dealer. Didn't ask for a switchblade, that's just what they sold me. They cut it free of charge, programming was simple, though I did not have remote start. The fob was just under $60 and they cut it for free.

Hmmm, Shall check into that this week. Thanks.

PeteD · 01-26-2020, 11:38 PM

You were able to go and get new switchblades at the dealer for a while. Now in most areas it is under a second recall because they found out people were getting them and can not do so now. Just call the dealer and ask (don't mention a recall) and see which one you can get. Or go the amazon route

hrpiii · 01-27-2020, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cpt. Ray T

While we are on the topic. When I got my car, It came with 3 keys. The owner had the original FOB with detached keys, but the buttons were broke so he purchased a switchblade key fob from a dealer. Just because I like redundancy, was considering getting the second switchblade key done. Have seen them on ebay (uncut) cheep, and I understand the dealer will punch you in the mouth when purchased from them. So what I am asking, is are the ebay keys just a good to get and take to a lock smith or dealership to be cut, or should I suck it up and just go to the dealer to get my second switchblade?

my wife keeps losing them, so yeah, you can get them on eBay, get them cut and programming them yourself is pretty easy (it is on the 2010). Even had the dealer cut them, as I told them I ordered it from GM. I have 3 now, but if I had ALL of the keys, I think I would have 6.

Stewart · 03-26-2020, 10:25 PM

I am pretty sure this topic has been over visited, however I wanted to share. Recently one of my remote buttons on my remote decided to fall out. I called a dealership and they wanted $250.00 and would not make it a switchblade style. I was ok and started to google search where I could get a new remote. I ended up ordering from Walmart.com. I was skeptical how good they would be as they were only $25.00 for 2. With my surprise they were a perfect match to my OEM ones. I then called ACE hardware to see how much it would cost to have the blanks cut to my OEM key, $50.00. I was like nope, so I pulled the little pin that I discovered holding the key to the remote and just put my cut key onto my new remote. Programming both was super easy as well.

'10CamaroDude · 03-27-2020, 02:29 AM

Hey, is the lock in the door supposed to read the key? If I arm the car, and open the
door with the key, the alarm sounds. I was told it was coded to the car, they lied.

fhrex · 03-27-2020, 04:59 AM

If you lock the doors with the transmitter, the alarm will go off unless you unlock the doors with the transmitter

ADVMax · 03-27-2020, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

It's very easy to reverse it after it's done. Just need to buy 2 roll-pins, break your new "key" apart, and put it back in the switch blade. They are just taking your key out of the switch and putting it into a plastic chunk and calling it a key

I like it!

The "recall fix" sucks - they key is always bouncing off my knee now. I am going to sacrifice one of my recall keys today to try this as you outlined. I've got a roll pin assortment set!!!

sscamaro · 03-27-2020, 01:03 PM

Never had the recall done. So, 10 years later It's not a problem.

01-24-2020, 11:47 PM	#16
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,692	I’ve got the amazon switchblade here as a spare. I’ve not had the recall done and have no plans to in the future. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

01-26-2020, 11:38 PM	#19
PeteD Drives: 2012 2SS Victory Red with white st Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NC Posts: 1,612	You were able to go and get new switchblades at the dealer for a while. Now in most areas it is under a second recall because they found out people were getting them and can not do so now. Just call the dealer and ask (don't mention a recall) and see which one you can get. Or go the amazon route __________________ My YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCid...AUbfN2HOE71B9w

03-26-2020, 10:25 PM	#21
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	Switch Blade key fob Replacement I am pretty sure this topic has been over visited, however I wanted to share. Recently one of my remote buttons on my remote decided to fall out. I called a dealership and they wanted $250.00 and would not make it a switchblade style. I was ok and started to google search where I could get a new remote. I ended up ordering from Walmart.com. I was skeptical how good they would be as they were only $25.00 for 2. With my surprise they were a perfect match to my OEM ones. I then called ACE hardware to see how much it would cost to have the blanks cut to my OEM key, $50.00. I was like nope, so I pulled the little pin that I discovered holding the key to the remote and just put my cut key onto my new remote. Programming both was super easy as well. __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

03-27-2020, 04:59 AM	#23
fhrex Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Farmville, Virginia Posts: 1,022 View My Garage	If you lock the doors with the transmitter, the alarm will go off unless you unlock the doors with the transmitter __________________

03-27-2020, 01:03 PM	#25
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	Never had the recall done. So, 10 years later It's not a problem. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

03-27-2020, 02:29 AM	#22
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 739 View My Garage	Hey, is the lock in the door supposed to read the key? If I arm the car, and open the door with the key, the alarm sounds. I was told it was coded to the car, they lied.