Key Fob

[ndottaylor]

Does anyone know where i can get a key fob for a 2001? I've bought two so far and both would not work on my car bc they where for the 2000 and below.

Any websites or anything would help. I do have another but I dont know if its for the 01' and up. If there are markings or something that would tell me it would work id like to know. Thanks

[Beholder88]

I'm pretty sure they need to be programmed to your car. Do you have an aftermarket keyless entry, or just the stock one?

[ndottaylor]

I'm pretty sure they need to be programmed to your car. Do you have an aftermarket keyless entry, or just the stock one?

its stock but i didnt get the one that actually came with my car. I bought this on off ebay i think. I havent tried to have it programmed bc last time i was charged $40 even though the remote wouldnt work.

[StoopidAlero]

Ebay has them.

And the search button is free of charge. LOL. jk here ya go

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21223&highlight=program+key+fob

[ndottaylor]

Ebay has them.

And the search button is free of charge. LOL. jk here ya go

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21223&highlight=program+key+fob

LOL... thanks but that didnt really help me... from 01 and up u have to go to dealer to get programmed. I guess im just looking for a site to get a key fob that i know will work on my car and not be guessing and throwing away money at the dealer for them to "TRY" and program to my car.

[StoopidAlero]

Did you try that method already?

[ndottaylor]

Did you try that method already?

yup... then i called the dealer and they told me they had to do it. so i let them try twice already with no luck and aloss of 40 bucks each time bc neither fob would work. now i have another. how do i know if it will work for my car this time? any markings? number? letters? combination of the two lol

[StoopidAlero]

Hmm.. So this works on the 1999-2000 but not the 2001-2004. This is what Ive found for programming them with a tech2 or a obdII scanner.


Turn off the ignition.
Utilize a Tech 2 to program the remote door lock receiver.
Enter diagnostics (F0).
Enter body (F1); select the year (X) and body style (N).
Select "Remote Function Actuation" (F3).
Select "Special Functions" (F2).
Select "Program Transmitters" (F0).
Select the number of transmitters to program (1-4)
Follow the on-screen instructions; press continue, wait for the locks to cycle, hold the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for 15-30 seconds, the locks will cycle again.
Exit the vehicle. Attempt to lock/unlock the doors to verify the programming.
Perform the following steps if the above procedure does not program the transmitter.
Reconnect the Tech 2.
Enter service programming (F1).
Press the "REQUEST INFO" key.
Select "Reprogram Existing Module"
Exit the vehicle and remove the Tech 2.
Follow the existing procedure to reflash the body control module.
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[StoopidAlero]

I dont know if its the key fob that makes the difference or not. Hopefully someone else will chime in shortly and help ya out.

[ndottaylor]

Hmm.. So this works on the 1999-2000 but not the 2001-2004. This is what Ive found for programming them with a tech2 or a obdII scanner.


Turn off the ignition.
Utilize a Tech 2 to program the remote door lock receiver.
Enter diagnostics (F0).
Enter body (F1); select the year (X) and body style (N).
Select "Remote Function Actuation" (F3).
Select "Special Functions" (F2).
Select "Program Transmitters" (F0).
Select the number of transmitters to program (1-4)
Follow the on-screen instructions; press continue, wait for the locks to cycle, hold the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for 15-30 seconds, the locks will cycle again.
Exit the vehicle. Attempt to lock/unlock the doors to verify the programming.
Perform the following steps if the above procedure does not program the transmitter.
Reconnect the Tech 2.
Enter service programming (F1).
Press the "REQUEST INFO" key.
Select "Reprogram Existing Module"
Exit the vehicle and remove the Tech 2.
Follow the existing procedure to reflash the body control module.
© Copyright General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

wow.... i wish i had a scanner... i might have to invest in one... and thanks!

[Dhoyle]

yea the ones the dealership gave me worked for about a month then they suddenly stopped and then the whole security issue started happening IE the whole 10 min wait with the key in the on position game >.>

[clutch1]

yup... then i called the dealer and they told me they had to do it. so i let them try twice already with no luck and aloss of 40 bucks each time bc neither fob would work. now i have another. how do i know if it will work for my car this time? any markings? number? letters? combination of the two lol

Why the HELL would you pay for them to "try"?!

I'd be mad and never take it there again, they're stealing your money, who knows how hard they actually "tried", they prolly want you to just keep coming back, then it'll magically work the 5th time.

[2002-ecotec-alero]

hey i have a 2002 2 door alero and one day the keyless entry stopped working........does anyone have any ideas whats wrong with it?

[black]

hey i have a 2002 2 door alero and one day the keyless entry stopped working........does anyone have any ideas whats wrong with it?

battery???

[black]

will this work???

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98568

[Cliff8928]

Not for the keyless entry...

This will... http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/OTC-3628.html

[black]

ouch, mine has a better price!!!!

[AleroDrime]

um **** i have an 03 and i had planned to DIY one off of ebay, yeah i used the search button b4 i joined and found it, its how i discovered the site and why i joined, so i cant do it myself on an 03???

[black]

um **** i have an 03 and i had planned to DIY one off of ebay, yeah i used the search button b4 i joined and found it, its how i discovered the site and why i joined, so i cant do it myself on an 03???

correct.

spend over $3k to DIY or spend $40 at the dealershit.