My keyless entry remote has seen its better days and needs to be replaced. It is for a 94 z28 and is i believe the factory 2 button system. i got quoted 63 dollars just for the part and they want another 25 to program it, because it supposedly needs to be hooked to a computer. does this sound correct? if not any suggestions would be appreciated.
thanx
Justin

 

You can get a remote cheaply off Ebay or other internet places and program it yourself for nothing. Instructions are on my Tech Page.

 

I'll have to look into that as well. Mine looks like crap, feels like it's falling apart, but still works. Do I need to get a certain one to work with my 93? I've looked before, but all I saw were newer ones. :thinks:

 

autozone sells the remotes now too

 

i didnt even know i had keyless then i bought a remote off ebay and programmed it myself its wicked easy took me literally 2 seconds.

 

just did both my new remotes (got them off ebay for 13 shipped and something like 9 shipped)
programming is as simple as a paperclip depressing on 2 of the connectors on the dlc
literally takes about 5 seconds
check rob's page out too, like he suggested
you'll find it's one of the most helpful sites and not only for programming keyless remotes

 

The instructions are in the owners manual for my Z28.

 

your lucky the cheapest remote i could find was like 40 shipped.

 

hmm...i guess people really wanted a remote at the time you were bidding for one
i don't know, mine just didn't seem top garner any attention i guess, so i scooped them up pretty cheap

 

Is it possible that my remote is crapping out because it only works when I'm within 2 feet of the door? Can it be a weak signal from the transmitter in the car, or just the remote? Now for a a remote does one have to use a GM remote or can it be something in the aftermarket area like the ones you get in alarm kits on eBay?

 

it could be weak batteries or worn contacts (dirty also)
check either and if it's weak contacts, you can keep cleaning them each week or each month (whatever) or just get a new remote
you can either go on ebay and get a used gm remote or go to autozone and get a remote (they sell them now)
don't think you can use the remotes in the alarm kits on ebay...seems like it would take a lot of work to use it when you could just get a new remote and program in 5 seconds

 

If you hold the remote up to your chin you can get a little more distance from it.

 

If you hold it out like a gun and make the beeeoooom beeeoooom laser gun sound like when you were a kid, it 's good for another ten feet.

 

so, do you have to use a gm remote, or will any remote work??

how much does auto zone want for one?

 

I think Autozone is around $50. You'll need the vin number.