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Old 09-19-2007, 10:55 AM
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I can get a set of fobs really cheap and I was wondering if I can use them on my car? they would be from a 08 GM truck. I know it wouldnt ahve the trunk button but I would just like to konw if they will work to lock/unlock my doors. Thanks
Old 09-19-2007, 12:14 PM
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Go to installuniverstiy.com, under install documents,their is a write-up on additional key fobs and how to program them to your vechicle.
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Check the FCC ID on the back of the remotes. If they're the same, it'll work but I'll tell you right now that they're not
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i can't answer for all key fobs, but when i bought my ws6 my pop gave me an extra one for his olds intrigue and it could not be programmed to work.

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OK thanks. I was hopeing, as they were free but oh well.
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Originally Posted by n2ojunkie
OK thanks. I was hopeing, as they were free but oh well.
i hear ya! same thing i was hoping i got one off of ebay for 30 bucks




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