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Nov 30, 2009 | 04:51 PM

bwilde

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general Key fob question

do i need a specific key fob from a dealer? or can i go to best buy and pick one up? its just gonna be for my spare key set. just didnt know which route to go

Nov 30, 2009 | 08:30 PM

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Just buy a used one off of Ebay. They go anywhere from 10 to 20 bucks and are in really good shape. Just make sure that you buy the correct one...

Nov 30, 2009 | 09:24 PM

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ok thats what i was wondering was if i needed a certain one. thanks!

Dec 1, 2009 | 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bwilde

ok thats what i was wondering was if i needed a certain one. thanks!

Yes - As long as the FCC ID on the back of the FOBs match, you are good. If not, it won't work. (even if it looks the same!) There is also a GM part number on the back of the originals.

Dec 29, 2009 | 05:10 PM

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FYI -- After you buy one, send me a PM if you need help getting it programmed with the car. I did this procedure over a year ago, but I can look it up in the mechanic's manual again.