$80+ for a Key Fob!! Help! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DonM · 02-10-2021, 10:43 AM

My key fob has fallen apart - all the buttons are gone - and I made the mistake of calling the dealership to see how much a new one was...DAMN!

I've been off-line for a while, but I thought I remembered someone here talking about finding a remote from another car that would work on our cars. Maybe on Ebay or Amazon?

I really need a new remote, but not at $80...help please...

CAMARO_HEAVEN · 02-10-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DonM

My key fob has fallen apart - all the buttons are gone - and I made the mistake of calling the dealership to see how much a new one was...DAMN!

I've been off-line for a while, but I thought I remembered someone here talking about finding a remote from another car that would work on our cars. Maybe on Ebay or Amazon?

I really need a new remote, but not at $80...help please...

Check this out
This guy did a good job
Hope this helps

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=576809

CamaroCracka · 02-10-2021, 10:53 AM

The Amazon fobs are ok, but they don't work as well as factory (like lots of stuff). Nonetheless, $20 vs $80, I replaced with an Amazon unit and just press the button more.

FYI, key for daughter's F150 is almost $300 from the dealer.

Cheap Guy · 02-10-2021, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

The Amazon fobs are ok, but they don't work as well as factory (like lots of stuff). Nonetheless, $20 vs $80, I replaced with an Amazon unit and just press the button more.

FYI, key for daughter's F150 is almost $300 from the dealer.

I did both of my keys and so far so good. I just recommend getting the key recut if your dealer will do it cheap - mine did it for $10. Lot easier than punching out that little pin - I ended up destroying the blade on the second one I did and had to order a new one.

gtstorey · 02-10-2021, 11:23 AM

You can take the guts out of your existing one and put it into one of the cheaper ones. You can even purchase them without the electronics in it.

Thunderstick · 02-10-2021, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

You can take the guts out of your existing one and put it into one of the cheaper ones. You can even purchase them without the electronics in it.

Thats what I just did. I bought a empty fob case off Ebay for $6.00 and switched out the guts. The replacement FOB is as good of quality as the oem so don't let the price scare you.

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DonM · 02-10-2021, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheap Guy

I did both of my keys and so far so good. I just recommend getting the key recut if your dealer will do it cheap - mine did it for $10. Lot easier than punching out that little pin - I ended up destroying the blade on the second one I did and had to order a new one.

I have had the mod done to my key before buying the car, so all I need is the remote, not the remote + blade.

LCPLPunk · 02-10-2021, 03:09 PM

Just swap electronics into a newer remote. Mine was a PITA to get apart, but I got it done.

swampcritter · 02-10-2021, 03:17 PM

Hey DonM , I got 2 that were sent to me for my 13 ZL1 from Keysless2Go #X001GKA3l3 . I ordered 2 and got 4 .They need to be cut , but if they will work let me know and I will send them your way. Joe

SIM GhostrdrZ · 02-10-2021, 03:36 PM

I’ve got an extra original(without blade) one as well. Just up the road from you.

DonM · 02-10-2021, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheap Guy

I did both of my keys and so far so good. I just recommend getting the key recut if your dealer will do it cheap - mine did it for $10. Lot easier than punching out that little pin - I ended up destroying the blade on the second one I did and had to order a new one.

I have had the mod done to my key before buying the car, so all I need is the remote, not the remote + blade.

If I do get the full remote (not just the shell) how do I program it to the car?

VTXrider · 02-10-2021, 04:24 PM

I got the fob from GMPartsdirect.com, I think it was about $35. It's a really a Chevy dealer in NC that has an online store

swampcritter · 02-10-2021, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DonM

I have had the mod done to my key before buying the car, so all I need is the remote, not the remote + blade.

If I do get the full remote (not just the shell) how do I program it to the car?

WWW.keyfobprogram.com is what it says on the instructions with these remotes . These have blade & remote .

theflea42 · 02-10-2021, 06:41 PM

I found this link on these forums,

https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/2...emote-key.html

I hear they seem to work good.

02-10-2021, 10:43 AM	#1
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	$80+ for a Key Fob!! Help! My key fob has fallen apart - all the buttons are gone - and I made the mistake of calling the dealership to see how much a new one was...DAMN! I've been off-line for a while, but I thought I remembered someone here talking about finding a remote from another car that would work on our cars. Maybe on Ebay or Amazon? I really need a new remote, but not at $80...help please... __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

02-10-2021, 10:53 AM	#3
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,734	The Amazon fobs are ok, but they don't work as well as factory (like lots of stuff). Nonetheless, $20 vs $80, I replaced with an Amazon unit and just press the button more. FYI, key for daughter's F150 is almost $300 from the dealer. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

02-10-2021, 03:09 PM	#8
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Just swap electronics into a newer remote. Mine was a PITA to get apart, but I got it done. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

02-10-2021, 04:24 PM	#12
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 817	I got the fob from GMPartsdirect.com, I think it was about $35. It's a really a Chevy dealer in NC that has an online store __________________

02-10-2021, 11:23 AM	#5
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,147	You can take the guts out of your existing one and put it into one of the cheaper ones. You can even purchase them without the electronics in it.

02-10-2021, 03:17 PM	#9
swampcritter Drives: 2014 Camaro LS / 13 zl1 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Hayes , Va. Posts: 367	Hey DonM , I got 2 that were sent to me for my 13 ZL1 from Keysless2Go #X001GKA3l3 . I ordered 2 and got 4 .They need to be cut , but if they will work let me know and I will send them your way. Joe

02-10-2021, 03:36 PM	#10
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 Z/28 ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,283 View My Garage	I’ve got an extra original(without blade) one as well. Just up the road from you.

02-10-2021, 06:41 PM	#14
theflea42 #938 of 1524 Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels Edition Camaro Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: West Virginia Posts: 182	I found this link on these forums, https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/2...emote-key.html I hear they seem to work good.