Key and Fob
04-03-2011, 09:03 AM
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Location: Tennessee
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Key and Fob
Called to check on getting a spare key and a extra fob from the Chevy dealer here in Blount County. The technicians were super nice! My key is only going to cost me $27.50 and the fob is going to be $60.00. I really thought it was going to cost me more than that. They said they will do the programming for free since I already have a working key and fob.
I had a fob issue when I first got my HHR because I didn't realize the fob didn't work. I feel silly for not noticing it before buying my car 8 days ago. But the keyless entry wasn't really that big of a deal to me at the time. Love it now of course! When I Got home I took the fob apart and saw the bracket holding the battery had popped loose. But I found a post on here where someone suggested fixing it using a bit of cardboard, so I did. It works now. I had to get a new battery for the fob though. After that I put the cardboard in it to hold it in place. Love it! I'm going to go this week to get my spare key and fob.
I had a fob issue when I first got my HHR because I didn't realize the fob didn't work. I feel silly for not noticing it before buying my car 8 days ago. But the keyless entry wasn't really that big of a deal to me at the time. Love it now of course! When I Got home I took the fob apart and saw the bracket holding the battery had popped loose. But I found a post on here where someone suggested fixing it using a bit of cardboard, so I did. It works now. I had to get a new battery for the fob though. After that I put the cardboard in it to hold it in place. Love it! I'm going to go this week to get my spare key and fob.
04-03-2011, 09:59 AM
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If someone you know is handy at electrical soldering have them fix the fob for you (or if you are, do it right, not implying girls can't solder) It's a permanent fix where as the cardboard is temporary at best.
The extra key for mine was $25 a year ago, so that's about right. Never had to get the extra fob so I don't know the cost.
The extra key for mine was $25 a year ago, so that's about right. Never had to get the extra fob so I don't know the cost.
04-03-2011, 11:20 AM
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Unfortunately I'm no good at soldering. I tried to solder a connection on my motherboard once and I just ended up with a burnt finger lol. I don't know anyone off hand that can solder. I didn't ask if they could fix my other fob for me. That could be a possibility?
04-03-2011, 11:31 AM
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Join Date: 10-09-2010
Location: Tacoma
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I bought a couple from a member who crashed but when I went in to get programed one had the battery holder problem and my dealer replaced it on warranty so I have 3 now one still in plastic says made in China of course 
