key fob question with dual #1s
07-26-2014, 01:20 AM
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key fob question with dual #1s
question on the 01-04 key fobs
when i purchased my z06 i only received fob #1
the other day i had a guy sell me another #1, same serial number for $5
couldn't pass that up. is it possible to make these #1 and #2 setting them with the DIC?
when i purchased my z06 i only received fob #1
the other day i had a guy sell me another #1, same serial number for $5
couldn't pass that up. is it possible to make these #1 and #2 setting them with the DIC?
07-26-2014, 06:21 AM
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The #1 and #2 FOB's are identical except for the number on the back. The two different numbers let "people" keep track of which FOB is which. The C5 can have up to 3 FOB's programmed and they do NOT make a FOB with the #3 on it. A little white paint on one of the duplicate FOB's but not the other should do the trick for people to know which is which........ Car doesn't care. Just remember which one you want to correspond to the #2 memory button if you have the memory feature and program that one second.
What he said. Just program them, they're the same part except for the embossed 1 or 2.
07-26-2014, 10:52 AM
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I agree.
In addition, the car will recognize whichever fob is programmed first as number 1, then the next programmed will be number 2. So if you have numbered the fobs, make sure to program them in the right order.
In addition, the car will recognize whichever fob is programmed first as number 1, then the next programmed will be number 2. So if you have numbered the fobs, make sure to program them in the right order.
07-26-2014, 04:02 PM
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sweet, thanks guys. one has worn buttons and one is in nearly new shape so it will be easy to tell which is which
not a bad score for five bucks, i wasn't sure, but didn't want to pass it up since i noticed it had the same serial number as the one in my pocket
apparently the malibu used the same key fob
not a bad score for five bucks, i wasn't sure, but didn't want to pass it up since i noticed it had the same serial number as the one in my pocket
apparently the malibu used the same key fob
07-26-2014, 04:23 PM
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There are several fobs that interchange.
I even programmed a '03 S10 fob as the 3rd fob. It only has the lock and unlock buttons, but it works for those.
I even programmed a '03 S10 fob as the 3rd fob. It only has the lock and unlock buttons, but it works for those.
07-27-2014, 11:48 AM
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The #1 and #2 FOB's are identical except for the number on the back. The two different numbers let "people" keep track of which FOB is which. The C5 can have up to 3 FOB's programmed and they do NOT make a FOB with the #3 on it. A little white paint on one of the duplicate FOB's but not the other should do the trick for people to know which is which........ Car doesn't care. Just remember which one you want to correspond to the #2 memory button if you have the memory feature and program that one second.
now I will try to program it myself to #1 if I find out how?
07-27-2014, 02:19 PM
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A lot of mixed mis-information in this post.
The KEY is NOT a trainable item. The key does have a resistor pellet on it and when you purchase a new key the value of the resistor on your other keys must be matched if the new key is to be able to start the car. A digital multi meter can be used to read the resistor and then matched to the following table of available keys for the C5:
The number #1 and #2 on the back of the FOB is aid humans in recognizing the two different FOB's.
When you program the FOB's (details in your owners manual) the FIRST FOB that you program will correspond to #1 on the memory buttons of the car. If you program the FOB with the #2 first then that FOB will correspond to the #1 on the memory. I did this on my car because when I bought the car I received only one FOB and that had the #2 on it. The second FOB that you train will correspond to the #2 on the memory. Does NOT matter what number is on the FOB other than it is easier for most humans to remember if the FOB with the #1 corresponds to the #1 on the memory. I am assuming that the car has the memory option. If it does NOT have the memory option then it make NO DIFFERENCE as to which FOB is trained first. As long as they have been trained to the car, they will lock/unlock the doors/trunk.
The dealership clearly did NOT understand how the system works and/or they were just looking to extract some $$$$ from your wallet or checkbook or credit card.
The KEY is NOT a trainable item. The key does have a resistor pellet on it and when you purchase a new key the value of the resistor on your other keys must be matched if the new key is to be able to start the car. A digital multi meter can be used to read the resistor and then matched to the following table of available keys for the C5:
The number #1 and #2 on the back of the FOB is aid humans in recognizing the two different FOB's.
When you program the FOB's (details in your owners manual) the FIRST FOB that you program will correspond to #1 on the memory buttons of the car. If you program the FOB with the #2 first then that FOB will correspond to the #1 on the memory. I did this on my car because when I bought the car I received only one FOB and that had the #2 on it. The second FOB that you train will correspond to the #2 on the memory. Does NOT matter what number is on the FOB other than it is easier for most humans to remember if the FOB with the #1 corresponds to the #1 on the memory. I am assuming that the car has the memory option. If it does NOT have the memory option then it make NO DIFFERENCE as to which FOB is trained first. As long as they have been trained to the car, they will lock/unlock the doors/trunk.
The dealership clearly did NOT understand how the system works and/or they were just looking to extract some $$$$ from your wallet or checkbook or credit card.
07-28-2014, 03:05 PM
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I have a extra #2 transmitter I carried to the dealership to have programmed to a extra key they made for me. they said the transmitter had to be a #1 since I have a #2 already. they could not program it so they tried to sell me a #1 transmitter. in the mean time I read here on the forum that you could do it yourself. well, I did program it as a #1 but now my key will not start the car as before it had. the transmitter will lock and unlock the doors ok. what gives? is there a way I can erase the #1 program and get my key working as before stand alone?
regards,
regards,
07-28-2014, 04:17 PM
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I have a extra #2 transmitter I carried to the dealership to have programmed to a extra key they made for me. they said the transmitter had to be a #1 since I have a #2 already. they could not program it so they tried to sell me a #1 transmitter. in the mean time I read here on the forum that you could do it yourself. well, I did program it as a #1 but now my key will not start the car as before it had. the transmitter will lock and unlock the doors ok. what gives? is there a way I can erase the #1 program and get my key working as before stand alone?
regards,
regards,
