Lost my key fob
04-18-2014, 01:08 PM
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Lost my key fob
Was out last night and lost my key fob. I still have the valet key but the key fob itself slipped off. I have the spare that i'm using now, but is replacing the keyfob an expensive process?
04-18-2014, 01:11 PM
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about $100 I'm guessing...call your parts dept, this happens a lot...you will need your VIN #, takes about 3-4 days to get...
this is precisely why a ran a 1/8" strip of carbon fiber vinyl around the key seam as mine would pop off every now and then too....
this is precisely why a ran a 1/8" strip of carbon fiber vinyl around the key seam as mine would pop off every now and then too....
04-18-2014, 01:16 PM
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Bought one on EBAY
Bought one on EBAY for $69.95 and programmed it myself. It works great, but it was for a C6
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04-18-2014, 03:18 PM
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Since you lost the FOB, when you get your new one, you might want to do the programming as though you have NO FOBs. This will give you Fob 1 & 2 and disable the FOB you lost in case someone finds it and can find you. This thread gives the RKE programming. I believe you would want to work your way through the procedure that goes through Step 8.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...s-and-rke.html
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...s-and-rke.html
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04-18-2014, 03:34 PM
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04-18-2014, 07:03 PM
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Several points of information:
1. You can buy the fob online and there is a procedure you can do yourself to program it. The only problem is the metal "real" key that has to be cut to open the backup mechanical trunk locks and the like. You won't have the use of it, unless you still have your old one (see #5).
2. Prior to the C7, the dealers could cut the metal key in their service department. Not for the C7...the cut key has to be ordered from GM. If the dealer orders the fob, all they get is the plastic transmitter with no key. The key must be ordered separately, precut from GM, with a high level of security. I was told this was done for security reasons...to make it more difficult to forge keys...keeping the "cut codes" in-house at GM Parts and not letting dealers have them. True? I don't know...just parroting what I was told by my service mgr.
3. The fob programming procedure for the C7 is much more involved and arcane than the C6 according to my service tech. Mine was the first he'd done and it took him 3 tries. It involves putting the metal key in the trunk lock above the license plate, turning it in a certain sequence a certain number of times, pressing buttons on the fob, pressing infotainment screen buttons, rubbing your belly and scratching your head all within 30 seconds or something like that. It was similar on the C6, just more involved on the C7.
4. I was quoted a much lower price initially when the replacement was ordered through the parts department, but the dealer was unaware that the cut metal key wasn't included in the original order. Apparently that's what is so expensive...and overpriced, I feel.
5. If you need a new fob simply because you've run over, cracked, stepped on or destroyed the plastic part (transmitter) and still have the metal key, you can still use it in the replacement transmitter and save $$$$.
1. You can buy the fob online and there is a procedure you can do yourself to program it. The only problem is the metal "real" key that has to be cut to open the backup mechanical trunk locks and the like. You won't have the use of it, unless you still have your old one (see #5).
2. Prior to the C7, the dealers could cut the metal key in their service department. Not for the C7...the cut key has to be ordered from GM. If the dealer orders the fob, all they get is the plastic transmitter with no key. The key must be ordered separately, precut from GM, with a high level of security. I was told this was done for security reasons...to make it more difficult to forge keys...keeping the "cut codes" in-house at GM Parts and not letting dealers have them. True? I don't know...just parroting what I was told by my service mgr.
3. The fob programming procedure for the C7 is much more involved and arcane than the C6 according to my service tech. Mine was the first he'd done and it took him 3 tries. It involves putting the metal key in the trunk lock above the license plate, turning it in a certain sequence a certain number of times, pressing buttons on the fob, pressing infotainment screen buttons, rubbing your belly and scratching your head all within 30 seconds or something like that. It was similar on the C6, just more involved on the C7.
4. I was quoted a much lower price initially when the replacement was ordered through the parts department, but the dealer was unaware that the cut metal key wasn't included in the original order. Apparently that's what is so expensive...and overpriced, I feel.
5. If you need a new fob simply because you've run over, cracked, stepped on or destroyed the plastic part (transmitter) and still have the metal key, you can still use it in the replacement transmitter and save $$$$.
04-18-2014, 07:07 PM
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Several points of information:
1. You can buy the fob online and there is a procedure you can do yourself to program it. The only problem is the metal "real" key that has to be cut to open the backup mechanical trunk locks and the like. You won't have the use of it, unless you still have your old one (see #5).
2. Prior to the C7, the dealers could cut the metal key in their service department. Not for the C7...the cut key has to be ordered from GM. If the dealer orders the fob, all they get is the plastic transmitter with no key. The key must be ordered separately, precut from GM, with a high level of security. I was told this was done for security reasons...to make it more difficult to forge keys...keeping the "cut codes" in-house at GM Parts and not letting dealers have them. True? I don't know...just parroting what I was told by my service mgr.
3. The fob programming procedure for the C7 is much more involved and arcane than the C6 according to my service tech. Mine was the first he'd done and it took him 3 tries. It involves putting the metal key in the trunk lock above the license plate, turning it in a certain sequence a certain number of times, pressing buttons on the fob, pressing infotainment screen buttons, rubbing your belly and scratching your head all within 30 seconds or something like that. It was similar on the C6, just more involved on the C7.
4. I was quoted a much lower price initially when the replacement was ordered through the parts department, but the dealer was unaware that the cut metal key wasn't included in the original order. Apparently that's what is so expensive...and overpriced, I feel.
5. If you need a new fob simply because you've run over, cracked, stepped on or destroyed the plastic part (transmitter) and still have the metal key, you can still use it in the replacement transmitter and save $$$$.
1. You can buy the fob online and there is a procedure you can do yourself to program it. The only problem is the metal "real" key that has to be cut to open the backup mechanical trunk locks and the like. You won't have the use of it, unless you still have your old one (see #5).
2. Prior to the C7, the dealers could cut the metal key in their service department. Not for the C7...the cut key has to be ordered from GM. If the dealer orders the fob, all they get is the plastic transmitter with no key. The key must be ordered separately, precut from GM, with a high level of security. I was told this was done for security reasons...to make it more difficult to forge keys...keeping the "cut codes" in-house at GM Parts and not letting dealers have them. True? I don't know...just parroting what I was told by my service mgr.
3. The fob programming procedure for the C7 is much more involved and arcane than the C6 according to my service tech. Mine was the first he'd done and it took him 3 tries. It involves putting the metal key in the trunk lock above the license plate, turning it in a certain sequence a certain number of times, pressing buttons on the fob, pressing infotainment screen buttons, rubbing your belly and scratching your head all within 30 seconds or something like that. It was similar on the C6, just more involved on the C7.
4. I was quoted a much lower price initially when the replacement was ordered through the parts department, but the dealer was unaware that the cut metal key wasn't included in the original order. Apparently that's what is so expensive...and overpriced, I feel.
5. If you need a new fob simply because you've run over, cracked, stepped on or destroyed the plastic part (transmitter) and still have the metal key, you can still use it in the replacement transmitter and save $$$$.
04-18-2014, 07:10 PM
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I guess this means I wont be carrying my spare key in my wallet any more.
That sucks.....
Elmer
That sucks.....
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06-01-2014, 09:54 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Oem-Memory-1-For-C6-Chevy-Corvette-Remote-Keyless-Fob-Smart-Prox-Key-Push-/400700060513?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACorvette&hash=item5d4b95b361
this would work and can program yourself.
this would work and can program yourself.
06-02-2014, 12:15 AM
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I wish someone would make a nicer looking key fob, I'm an addict when it comes to them. The OEM Ford GT ones were cheesy but fortunately enterprising individuals came to the rescue. Maybe the C7 will stimulate a similar aftermarket upgrade
06-04-2014, 05:50 PM
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Several points of information:
1. You can buy the fob online and there is a procedure you can do yourself to program it. The only problem is the metal "real" key that has to be cut to open the backup mechanical trunk locks and the like. You won't have the use of it, unless you still have your old one (see #5).
2. Prior to the C7, the dealers could cut the metal key in their service department. Not for the C7...the cut key has to be ordered from GM. If the dealer orders the fob, all they get is the plastic transmitter with no key. The key must be ordered separately, precut from GM, with a high level of security. I was told this was done for security reasons...to make it more difficult to forge keys...keeping the "cut codes" in-house at GM Parts and not letting dealers have them. True? I don't know...just parroting what I was told by my service mgr.
3. The fob programming procedure for the C7 is much more involved and arcane than the C6 according to my service tech. Mine was the first he'd done and it took him 3 tries. It involves putting the metal key in the trunk lock above the license plate, turning it in a certain sequence a certain number of times, pressing buttons on the fob, pressing infotainment screen buttons, rubbing your belly and scratching your head all within 30 seconds or something like that. It was similar on the C6, just more involved on the C7.
4. I was quoted a much lower price initially when the replacement was ordered through the parts department, but the dealer was unaware that the cut metal key wasn't included in the original order. Apparently that's what is so expensive...and overpriced, I feel.
5. If you need a new fob simply because you've run over, cracked, stepped on or destroyed the plastic part (transmitter) and still have the metal key, you can still use it in the replacement transmitter and save $$$$.
1. You can buy the fob online and there is a procedure you can do yourself to program it. The only problem is the metal "real" key that has to be cut to open the backup mechanical trunk locks and the like. You won't have the use of it, unless you still have your old one (see #5).
2. Prior to the C7, the dealers could cut the metal key in their service department. Not for the C7...the cut key has to be ordered from GM. If the dealer orders the fob, all they get is the plastic transmitter with no key. The key must be ordered separately, precut from GM, with a high level of security. I was told this was done for security reasons...to make it more difficult to forge keys...keeping the "cut codes" in-house at GM Parts and not letting dealers have them. True? I don't know...just parroting what I was told by my service mgr.
3. The fob programming procedure for the C7 is much more involved and arcane than the C6 according to my service tech. Mine was the first he'd done and it took him 3 tries. It involves putting the metal key in the trunk lock above the license plate, turning it in a certain sequence a certain number of times, pressing buttons on the fob, pressing infotainment screen buttons, rubbing your belly and scratching your head all within 30 seconds or something like that. It was similar on the C6, just more involved on the C7.
4. I was quoted a much lower price initially when the replacement was ordered through the parts department, but the dealer was unaware that the cut metal key wasn't included in the original order. Apparently that's what is so expensive...and overpriced, I feel.
5. If you need a new fob simply because you've run over, cracked, stepped on or destroyed the plastic part (transmitter) and still have the metal key, you can still use it in the replacement transmitter and save $$$$.
06-04-2014, 07:22 PM
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New Memory 1 for C6 Chevy Corvette Remote Keyless Fob Smart Prox Key Push | eBay
this would work and can program yourself.
this would work and can program yourself.
06-04-2014, 07:24 PM
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Dealer lost one of mine. He sent me the new one and I did the programming. No problem.
06-04-2014, 08:11 PM
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It won't work to start it, or it won't work to remotely start or put the top down?
I was under the impression the new style old fobs will work to start via the start button, just as the old C6 fobs work on the newer C6s (and vice-versa), which would make them all interchangeable for simple starting purposes. I have an extra fob from my '09 which I might just have to experiment with.
Either way the keys are not exchangeable. The C7 key is shorter and narrower (C6 key won't even fit in the fob or rear key slot) as seen from these pictures.
From left to right: '14, '09, '05.
I was under the impression the new style old fobs will work to start via the start button, just as the old C6 fobs work on the newer C6s (and vice-versa), which would make them all interchangeable for simple starting purposes. I have an extra fob from my '09 which I might just have to experiment with.
Either way the keys are not exchangeable. The C7 key is shorter and narrower (C6 key won't even fit in the fob or rear key slot) as seen from these pictures.
From left to right: '14, '09, '05.