Originally posted: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
***clipped for relative info***
Security system: This car has a well thought out, state of the art, security set up. There are the standard remote keyless entry buttons on the key. The ignition key will also work the driver’s door (there is no lock cylinder on the passenger side), but there is a separate key for the glove box, and no lock cylinder for the trunk. You can program the remote to unlock either the driver’s door or both. The ignition/door key is a curious looking “stick” integral with the remote transmitter with some grooves carved in the key surface. There is a transducer in the ignition key that sends a coded signal to the computer to open the door(s) and allow starting. If the wrong key is stuck in the ignition, the vehicle is disabled by the computer until the correct key is used to re-enable the system, or if a door lock cylinder is turned without the proper key or remote signal, the car is disabled. One downside is that the battery that powers the key transmitter is non-replaceable, and you must purchase a new key after the life expectancy of about 5 years. The manual says it costs more than a normal key, but I haven’t gotten a price on one yet. Two keys come with the vehicle. The only way this car will be stolen is to steal the key first, or drag the whole thing up on a trailer with a winch, and my insurance premiums happily reflect this. Insurance savings alone should pay for new keys in five years if you still have the car.
I heard it was $300, but if what I heard was for a full "set" of two, then $150 each might be dead-on.Cadsbury said:When I bought mine the Salesman told me they were non-servicable and cost around $150.00 ea. That kinda hurt...
Let me know if you figure out how to open the damn thing. I was thinking about trying to *mod* the thing to use a higher voltage battery to increase signal strength.C5ORGTO said:That correct its about $150 for a new key, and key fob, but I'm sure you can replace the battery.
Wow! $9, that sounds fair.gto_lady04 said:I was trying to find some more info on this and went over to ls1gto.com and found this thread.
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51759&highlight=key+fob+battery
But the really interesting comment was #17 in the thread:
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showpost.php?p=783593&postcount=17
I am sending an e-mail to the guy to ask if he watched them do this and how they broke apart the case on the fob. I'll let ya know when he replies. Or if you have had success breaking open the case let me know.
Monica
gto_lady04 said:I was trying to find some more info on this and went over to ls1gto.com and found this thread.
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51759&highlight=key+fob+battery
But the really interesting comment was #17 in the thread:
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showpost.php?p=783593&postcount=17
I am sending an e-mail to the guy to ask if he watched them do this and how they broke apart the case on the fob. I'll let ya know when he replies. Or if you have had success breaking open the case let me know.
Monica