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Old Sep 24, 2018 | 06:28 PM
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Ok I have a 2000 firebird when I bought the car it did not have a key fob. So what's the easiest way to add keyless entry.
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Old Sep 24, 2018 | 10:50 PM
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The car may already have keyless entry. If so then you just need to get a new keyfob.
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Look for option code AU0 on the door label. If it's there then you just need a key fob. In 2000, all Trans Ams and all convertibles came with keyless entry as standard equipment. Formulas and V6 coupe models had it available as an option.
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Car is missing the rpo sticker
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Another indicator would be the red LED in the dash next to the defroster vent that indicates when the optional factory alarm is active. If it's there then it must have keyless entry because the alarm wasn't available without keyless entry.

The definitive way to determine if it has keyless entry is to go into programming mode. To do this, turn the ignition to the RUN position then back to the OFF position (don't start the car), remove the RADIO fuse from the fuse panel on the left end of the dash and turn the key to the ACCY position. You should hear a chime indicating you are in programming mode. If it's just one chime then the car is not equipped with keyless entry and you'll have to buy a new BCM to add that feature. If you hear two chimes then you have keyless entry and you only have to buy remote key fobs and program them to use it. To exit programming mode, turn the ignition to OFF and replace the RADIO fuse.
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The cheapest eBay ones work
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