keyless entry

[Wamp]

It is my assumption that keyless entry was standard for a 1996. I just bought the car and it did not come with the fobs. Before I order these pricey little things I need to know if my car has the transmitter. Where is it, what does it look like or what code can I look for on the parts sheet. I did get the part number for the fob from from the dealer.


Thanks
wamp

 

[B17Crew]

Wamp, your Corvette has Passive Keyless Entry (PKE).

PKE was introduced in ’93 and came standard with coupes and convertibles. The coupes antennas are in the driver door and rear deck—Convertible antennas are in driver and passenger doors as well as the rear deck.

You can program the fob to open the driver door only, or to open both doors. PKE can also be completely turned off, this nice if you are working around your car and you have your keys in your pocket.

Get quotes from several Chevy dealers on the fobs before ordering! I have found prices for parts do vary from dealer to dealer.

As for learning the operation modes of your fob, see your owners manual, or, your ’96 owners VHS video. The video does a nice job demonstrating programming/operation of the fobs.

If the video was not with the car when you purchased it, you may eventually find one at the National Corvette Museums website auction.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/

Go to the Auction:
C4 Items (1984 to 1996), this is where I found a new one still in its plastic wrapper with a welcome letter from Chevrolet for $29.00.

If you ever require new batteries for the fobs, Batteries Plus has always had them in stock. CR24050 (they may also have them listed as CR2450BP) is what they take. You can locate a store near you on their website: http://www.batteriesplus.com/index.html

Happy New Year and enjoy that Vette!

 

[Corvette-Pilot]

I was quoted $150 from the dealer for one of these things !

I ended up getting one on eBay for $80.

Hey B17Crew,
"Go to the Auction:
C4 Items (1984 to 1996), this is where I found a new one still in its plastic wrapper with a welcome letter from Chevrolet for $29.00.
"
Where was this one at ?
What auction site.
Killer price ! !

 

[B17Crew]

Corvette-Pilot, a buddy of mine with a ’95 Z07 found key fobs at a local dealer for $120.00 a piece. Getting them for $80.00 is the best price I’ve heard so far.

I found the ’96 owners video on The National Corvette Museums (NCM) website. Here is a link to the main NCM website: (the site is slow to load even with a high speed connection)
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/

This is a direct link to the NCM auction:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/auction/auction.cgi

I found the video under the following hot link.
C4 Items (1984 to 1996)

You will have to register to bid, it’s free, so no problem there. I’ve bought various Corvette items on the site with no problems. I can’t remember the screen name for the vendor that I got my video from, but you have the option to post items that you are looking for. You may have some luck with this because there are regular “vendors” that may have what your looking for in stock. To post items needed, simply select:
Items needed (Post only - do not bid on these items)

I was fortunate that no one else had placed a bid on the ’96 video, otherwise, I suspect that I would’ve been shelling out more greenbacks.

Hope this helps!

 

[B17Crew]

Corvette-Pilot,

I FOUND IT!

It was driving me crazy that I couldn’t find the vendors name from whom I purchased the ’96 video from. So I went through all my material and located his business card– it was right where I left it… in the video sleeve itself. If it would’ve been a snake, it would’ve bit me.

Jim Clemens Corvette
Quality Literature & Parts

Jim Clemens, Owner
p: 321-639-8431
f: 321-636-3372
pager: 321-690-7294

1330 Canterbury Lane
Rockledge, FL 32955
email:jimclemens@aol.com

Happy hunting, B17Crew

 

[JohnnyC]

Those things are such a pain when they break. My "works" yet the key chain plastic part has broken. I've tried every glue, but would not hold. I currently have duct tape holding it together. My GM dealer parts guy quoted me at $170!!! No thanks. I am still looking for a good deal. Ecklers and Mid-America have them, but still $140. Mine is functional, I just need that stupid plastic case. argh :bash

John

 

[Corvette-Pilot]

B17Crew,

Thanks for finding the info !
I have to admit I misread your original post and thought you had found the remote for $29 :crazy

Sorry 'bout that !


jbolanowski,

Again, I would try eBay.
You might find someone with a broken one (electronics) so you can get the case for cheap $$$

 

[B17Crew]

Corvette-Pilot, no problem, these little key fobs seem to be pricey little buggers!

 

[Corvette-Pilot]

Corvette-Pilot, no problem, these little key fobs seem to be pricey little buggers!

Ya but they are a nice toy to have

Plus if you use them it saves on damage to the door paint having to use the keys the old fashioned way.

I lucked out when I bought my car I knew it should have this feature but it wasn't working.
I used this to get a better price (along with other stuff).
Turned out the guy just didn't know how to turn the system ON ! !
Easy fix :L :L :L

 

[Reneiria]

Those things are such a pain when they break. My "works" yet the key chain plastic part has broken. I've tried every glue, but would not hold. I currently have duct tape holding it together. My GM dealer parts guy quoted me at $170!!! No thanks. I am still looking for a good deal. Ecklers and Mid-America have them, but still $140. Mine is functional, I just need that stupid plastic case. argh :bash

John

Mine broke as well but the previous owner drilled a small hole through it and inserted a small key ring. Works great!

 

[Vette96CE]

PKE cased broken also!!

My Passive Keyless Entry case is broken too, its a pain in the butt. So if anyone finds the plastic case by itself please post it.

Thanks

 

[JohnnyC]

Mine broke as well but the previous owner drilled a small hole through it and inserted a small key ring. Works great!

That is exactly what i did. It does work great!

John

 

[kingman]

How many Fobs??

Hi

When a new C4 was del, how many Fobs came with the car.

All of my cars came with two sets. Non Corvette's.

Thanks

 

[Robertwav1]

Only one came with my 93. I believe this is it cause you can't have two of these in the proximity of the vehicle at the same time. Magical little wonders of electronic wizardry that they are. The vehicle will allow you to program three of these. Nice to have an xtra case you loose it.:duh

 

[B17Crew]

Two came with my ‘96, I only use the one, the second has been safely tucked away since I bought the car.

B17Crew

 

[Eagle85C4]

I can repair the fobs....just drop me a line if you need it fixed. I have done several for folks on here and the cost was just shipping it back and forth...

By drilling the cases you loose the water tight capability.

Two in proximity? Does not matter, as the remote does not work until you press the button.

There is a sequence you have to go through to "train" the fob to your particular car.

 

[Robertwav1]

My "93" does not allow two in proximity of the vehicle. PKE you don't have to push anything. I thought we were talking about that, remotes for the PKE. Sorry my mistake.

 

[sumoboy]

There's one on e-bay right now.....I've been bidding on it since it started.

 

[kingman]

Ebay key Fob!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi
Tried to e-mail you the Key Fob is for a C5 not a C4 unless they are wrong!!!!!!

 

[kingman]

Ebay

Hi Sumoboy

The only Remote on e-bay is for a C5, unless l'm looking in the wrong place.

After the auction is over please steer me in the right direction.

Thanks