Keyless entry

[Gary6586]

I just purchased a '95 Torch Red Coupe from a (shudder) new car dealer. It's a very nice car, and I am enjoying it. Although he gladly gave me extra sets of new GM resistor ignition and door keys, he did not have the keyless entry unit. Parts department quoted a price of $150 . . . !!!

I have seen these units for sale on e-Bay. I suspect that they would have to be re-programmed for my particular car. Anyone have experience with this kind of situation?

Thanks in advance -- Gary

 

[dbaumis]

I just purchased a '95 Torch Red Coupe from a (shudder) new car dealer. It's a very nice car, and I am enjoying it. Although he gladly gave me extra sets of new GM resistor ignition and door keys, he did not have the keyless entry unit. Parts department quoted a price of $150 . . . !!!

I have seen these units for sale on e-Bay. I suspect that they would have to be re-programmed for my particular car. Anyone have experience with this kind of situation?

Thanks in advance -- Gary

Gary,

I purchased an extra key Fob off Ebay this past October. After I received it I replaced the battery and followed the instructions in the owners manual to program it for my vehicle. I have had no problems with the FOB purchased off Ebay. I think I paid about $70.00 to include shipping.

Good Luck and Merry Christmas,

Don

 

[Corvette-Pilot]

Same here. I think that was about what I paid too

 

[Samauriwarrior]

I just purchased a '95 Torch Red Coupe from a (shudder) new car dealer. It's a very nice car, and I am enjoying it. Although he gladly gave me extra sets of new GM resistor ignition and door keys, he did not have the keyless entry unit. Parts department quoted a price of $150 . . . !!!

I have seen these units for sale on e-Bay. I suspect that they would have to be re-programmed for my particular car. Anyone have experience with this kind of situation?

Thanks in advance -- Gary

FYI ...I bought my 1993 Torch Red Coupe from a dealer and it came with one key. I asked the salesperson what about the other key and the fob. He said he would work on it. It took 2 days for the extra key but 3 weeks for the fob. The dealer provided it, did not cost me a dime. If it did I would have made a stink as they advertise themselves as the best GM dealer around. I think it should be part of the deal and they should pay for yours. Not like you lost it, it seems they did.

 

[aboatguy]

Make sure you get the new style (the case is held together by two screws) they seem to be more durable than the original fobs. I ordered mine online it was under a hundred bucks (shipping included) and easy to program.

Mike

 

[Gary6586]

Thanks for the reply. Can you share where you got your fob?

Took my alternator off - burned diodes. So THAT'S the whine I heard, lol.

R/ Gary

 

[aboatguy]

Thanks for the reply. Can you share where you got your fob?

Took my alternator off - burned diodes. So THAT'S the whine I heard, lol.

R/ Gary

I really don't remember the company however, there usually new ones for sale on Ebay.