I think I may be stupid...(keys)
#1
Launching!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Away from you
Posts: 268
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think I may be stupid...(keys)
So here we are, locked out of our GTO because the battery is dead in the silly key... How the hell do I get this thing open so I can change the battery?! Me and several friends have tried everything..
#4
Now you have my attention
iTrader: (1)
I remember having to use the key hole on my buddy's 05, and it worked.
More recently my buddy's 04 just had a dead battery and we literally almost broke the key in the key hole trying to open it, it just wouldn't budge. He ended up jumping it off of the alternator or something along those lines.
More recently my buddy's 04 just had a dead battery and we literally almost broke the key in the key hole trying to open it, it just wouldn't budge. He ended up jumping it off of the alternator or something along those lines.
#7
Right,
If the battery in your keyfob is dead, you have a problem. They are a sealed unit, not ment to be replaced. It charges off the ignition. You will have to get a new (not used!) keyfob off ebay, or god forbid - from the dealership. Then you swap out the key portion by removing the two screws. It will have to be programed to the car, but you can do that yourself. LS1 GTO forums has a thread on this, but it takes 30 minutes to program.
You can always use the key manually, but that is a pita!
Good luck!
If the battery in your keyfob is dead, you have a problem. They are a sealed unit, not ment to be replaced. It charges off the ignition. You will have to get a new (not used!) keyfob off ebay, or god forbid - from the dealership. Then you swap out the key portion by removing the two screws. It will have to be programed to the car, but you can do that yourself. LS1 GTO forums has a thread on this, but it takes 30 minutes to program.
You can always use the key manually, but that is a pita!
Good luck!
Trending Topics
#9
Launching!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Away from you
Posts: 268
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeah, they key will NOT open the door for some silly reason, and you have to be kidding me.... I have to replace the entire thing every time it dies? haha... kill me now.... well thank you for the help
#14
if you wanna know how to program it yourself its really easy just time consuming. basically you turn your car on for 30 seconds then off and repeat. i believe you do this 3 times and tada its programmed.
#15
Launching!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Away from you
Posts: 268
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
eh... and they tried to take advantage of me by saying," wellllllllllll looks like we will have to program that for you! you need special
tools!"
Lucky for me Im not a blonde
tools!"
Lucky for me Im not a blonde
Last edited by RedfoxGTO; 03-14-2011 at 01:42 AM.
#16
On The Tree
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I bet that this key (metal part) and ignition lock is from different GTO. Those cars have lot of problems with ignition lock. I bet somebody just get used from junkyard and did not replace locks in doors.