CHEAP MUST HAVE CAMARO MOD! | 2010-2015 Camaro Key Fob Swap | DIY Key Fob Replacement!
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- Опубліковано 9 січ 2021
- Here's a CHEAP mod for your 5th Gen Camaro! It's no surprised that the old 5th Gen Camaro keys go REALLY bad over the years. This mod is guaranteed to give your key a more modern look and not wear and tear quickly.
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Video Guide:
2:28 Transplant BEGINS!
8:36 Testing out the new key!
LINKS:
1.Upgraded Key FOB (Auto Start Up) Link: www.ebay.com/itm/254699993923
2.Upgraded Key ROB (Manual Start Up) Link: www.ebay.com/itm/Modify-Remot...
3.Swapping ENTIRE Key to New Key: • 2010-2015 CAMARO | KEY...
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Please see the links in the description to find the:
1.Upgraded Key FOB (Auto Start Up) Link
2.Upgraded Key ROB (Manual Start Up) Link
I can officially say this key fob is a heaven sent lol my old one fell completely apart as well. I ordered this one off the eBay link from this video like three ish weeks ago and it’s been great!! Had to undo it a couple times because I didn’t get it on the plastic piece well enough but after that last time I think it’s staying lol. But it’s great!
Your dilemma, was our saving grace. Thank you so much for posting this. And glad for your outcome as well.
Happy to help bud :)
The best part of the video was hearing that music. Nice touch, well played young man, well played.
Glad you liked it Rob!
Originally my (2)SS came with two sets of keys. All the buttons on both sets caved in.
Eventually I ended up hollowing out the holes where the buttons used to be and used pencil erasers with tape over it for the buttons for a couple years which worked surprisingly well.
After my keyblade broke off the metal rotating portion I ended up cannibalizing both keys until I found your video and ordered a set of replacement fobs.
I found some on Amazon that work for Camaro/Equinox that look identical.
I had to drill out the hole with a 1/4" bit to fit the old key but I reused the old springs and now I have two working sets although I need one key cut.
Great video buddy, do you happen to know if when getting the key cut it has
to be programmed??
Anyone doing this swap keep in mind the new key fob buttons are easier to press. Meaning you will accidentally unlock your car or open the trunk when the key fob is in your pocket. Also Ace hardware will cut the blank switchblade key for you. They will not guaranty the work.
I'll have to find a place to do the switchblade swap. It's a pending upgrade for me.
Thank you Tim, great advice!
What about the switchblade? Are they one size fits all or do we need to swap key blades as well?
10/10 will do on my camaro
It worked perfectly! Thank you for the tips.
Great to hear man!
My key never got that bad! Mine still looks normal 😅 what did you do?!
Right 😂 it looks burned
Looks like he pulled that out of a fiery crash. Dayyyyyyum.
to prevent what happened to his key you just press the buttons with your finger tips
@@inkbeba that makes sense!
did you get that jizzed on key from copart salvage auction too?
So I have a 2013 ls coupe and the key is a regular key insert how could I change to wireless
I'm having problems with the left side. After I spin it and try to put it in place. The left side doesn't go all the way down
You put a 4-button circuit board in a 5-button fob case. Now only 3 buttons work and no trunk release function. The Ebay link is for the correct 4-button fob case.
So I ordered that fob the other day and put in the chip. Worked good for a day, than the next day when I hit the lock button, the alarm wants to go off and doesnt stop till I put the key inside tge ignition. Any solutions?
I got this key fob yesterday and installed it just now! It is a great investment/ Upgrade! I love the clicks. Unfortunately, mine did not come with the ribbon :/ Thank you for recommending and showing the install!!!
I wanna get one but is there a way to get the chevy emblem on the key? Like could I get it separately?
And I thought mine was bad 🤔. I feel a lot better now 😂
This helped me a ton, thanks.
Glad it helped bro!
Are the replacement flip keys available for manual transmission vehicles? Manual transmission vehicle keys don't have a remote start button.
there is one in the link in the description below.
Dude i did the exact same and it never worked, new key was from China, even the locksmiths tried n it never worked. Do you have a link to the place you got yours. Thanks
I bought this followed everything in the video and for some reason when I tension the cover with the spring twisting it twice it won't shut completely because I don't hear it click and I notice on the edge there's a gap looking like it's not completely closed and I already tried and forced it to make it close all the way and it won't and when I installed the screws I feel like it closes it a little more but when I put the battery on and put the battery cover for somereason it's not making contact so sometimes the fob stops working and I thought it was the battery so I replaced it but no it's the fob not contacting good with battery which is weird
Just bought this from your link, thanks
Please keep me posted bro!
Hey Brian, wanted to follow up. How is your key holding up?
@@gvaspirated the fitment wasn't 100%, but it's better than the old one
Thks 4 the tip all my buttons work expect the trunk. Do u have that same problem or its something I did?
Hey Rell! My trunk button doesn't like click or press down all the way like the other buttons do. I think it's because I bought the auto start version of the key and not the manual. So I have an extra button
Worked amazing appreciate the info it was much needed my lock button had collapsed and didn’t even work anymore. Question does anyone make key covers for this key? I can’t find them anywhere….
Im sure they do bro, but I haven't looked into them!
I love the video but the thing is my remote was Freon like the car as well and when I got the car the remote was fucked and I’m pretty sure the motherboard for the remote it’s also screwed because it doesn’t lock it doesn’t unlock it doesn’t open the trunk it doesn’t even do the car alarm the key just works as a key is there any other way of programming the same type of key without going to been hundreds of dollars
Did this to my Camaro key too, had to do just a little bit of trimming to the circuit board to get the new fob to close completely but everything works perfect.
Glad to hear that man. I was able to fit it in, but the trunk button is a little stiff at times.
@@gvaspirated That's most likely because you have the fob for the remote start unless you changed it out since this video. If you didn't then the button for the trunk is sitting between the remote start button and trunk button on this fob, that would make it a little difficult to get it to open with it not hitting right when you press on it.
Bro got another keyfob and the battery still keeps going bad can a bad ignition mess it up or what?
Thank you for this vid bro, you just saved me from having to buy a whole new key which Chevy wanted $400 for. Bought one of these and it works amazing and looks beautiful!
You’re welcome bro! So glad I could help 😄
But the trunk can't be popped using this new fob 🤔
@@yungvet187 mine pops open just fine
How when you're replacing a 4 button fob with a 5 button fob 🤔
@@yungvet187 there’s 2-3 different versions online that can match up whichever one you need. Point is it worked for me
The original 5th gen key fobs actually got recalled, so if you go to a dealership to get a new one they give you 2 pieces now. The exact same key fob and a separate cut key. You have to get someone else to cut one of the inserts to get a one piece OEM key. Just a heads up for anybody trying to figure that one out
It's a bummer, the factory 5th gen key is basically a switchblade. I only have my original 1x flip key for my car left so I need to find someone to duplicate it outside of the dealership.
really? Is it too late to get them? I just bought a camaro 2010 and both fobs I got with it look like the one in this video lol
You can still but the fobs (~$70) from Chevrolet, but have to find an aftermarket source for the cut key portion. The dealership I went to gave me some of the blanks they had laying around.
@@blanegray1 I assumed a recall meant you'd get the part for free. anyway i just bought some cheap replacement fob shells that I'll use and carry over my chip/key from my current fob
If you tell them them you don't want the recall done then they will still cut the key for you. Did that at my local Chevy dealership last year when I got this new fob. I have never done the recall and don't ever plan on doing it either. It's a stupid recall anyway, for someone's knee to hit the key fob while driving it would have to be intentionally unless they are a very very tall person.
For sure a new upgrade for me. Mine is no where near as bad as yours was, but it needs it. I know these fobs are horrible, and I'm not surprised how yours looks lmao. My second fob just doesn't have the buttons at all. Not to mention it will be nice having the switchblade if I can find someone to cut it in a small town. Thanks for the video bro
I need this but the manual one is sold out will the auto one work even though the buttons are placed differently?
Hey bro, sorry for the late reply. I actually used the auto as you can see. It has worked FLAWLESSLY. It just looks a little awkward.
that metal tab that i guess holds the battery in place on the top part of the shell? its a pain to keep in place when putting back together and i suggest doing a very small amount of glue to hold it.
Yeah it came included I believe. It is a crucial piece to make it work. For me it fit without an issue but I did have to play with it to get in place.
I bought that fob replacement about 2 years ago, never put it on. Was pretty cheap, like $10 but looks good quality.
Thanks I love the the fob
How is it holding up for you?
@@gvaspirated perfect I recently had to change battery that’s about it
I have a spare key that works but no working key fob. i transferred the key and board from an old key fob to my new one like the one in the video and it doesn’t work. any tips?
This may seem silly, but make sure that the metal piece that hugs the battery is inside the unit. I noticed it fell out for me and was not working.
Yea I got mind cut at a chevy dealership and it doesn't even go in all the way... so I can't use the fob only to unlock and lock and I have to use the other key to start the car.. I'm lowkey mad but it's whateve. At least I can unlock and lock it, it just sucks not being able to use my fob key
Nice !!
Thanks man :)
Does your truck button work? I replaced mine. All buttons work but the trunk release.
The trunk works bro. It doesn't click as easily as the unlock and lock tho.
Bro I started this trend on camaro5
I had wrapped mine with coban to hold together, but the unlock button piece fell out now I have to buy a whole new fob. Wanna buy 1/2 from auto zone and take to dealer to set to car, instead of buying at dealership (to expensive)
I noticed when I hit the ebay link you provided it said the fob was for a Cruz, malibu and impala is this compatible with the Camaro or did you use a different link
If compatible I want to make sure you get the credit when I order
Hey bud, thanks for comment. That's the exact link I used. GM typically uses the same keys for their models, with the exception of the corvette. Take the 6th gen camaro and the other sedans from 2016+. They all use the same key fob. Make sure you buy the manual start up key fob OR the remote start version accordingly. I bought the remote start and I don't have that feature on my car, lol.
@@gvaspirated Cool I'm going to use that link to support. Thanks for your time and assistance
Does this key fob still work if you don’t have auto start?
yes! there is a manual key fob too!
I have the one after the recall. Do you have or know of a video how to cut that one?
Well you can always take it to a locksmith so they can duplicate it into the new key. I'm trying to do that now, just haven't found a decently priced one.
Expensive huh
So dope!!!
Thanks you
What type of front splitter is that ob your camaro and is there one available for V6 2015 model?
Hey man. it's the z/28 style splitter. I remember seeing one available for the v6 model but I last saw it 2 or 3 years ago. Idk if it's still available. It was on ebay!
@@gvaspirated Ok bro thanks and thank you for the video as well. I'll be trying to do a key fob swap eventually
@@gvaspirated most splitters will fit but if it’s a v8 splitter you’ll just have to drill holes
Ordered thank you!
Awesome! Thank you! Glad you found this video useful
@@gvaspirated I got it done I will however say that I literally had to destroy my fob to get the internals out it wasnt coming apart easily that is for sure. It was glued together so keeping the old one wasnt an option it was in many pieces when done. However the new one is so much nicer.
Did this to mine, for some reason the chip didnt fit correctly and had to dremel a bunch of the insides away. Still got it done though
Hey man, how is your key system and fob holding up?
@@gvaspirated its still fine, i also put some superglue where it closes together since i heard they split apart easily. I did the swap back in june 2020
Does the key fob come with the Chevrolet Logo?
Hey man! It usually does but I threw mine out by accident. I took it from my old key fob!
Your car is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you so much :)
That new key is a chunker!
dude, @GV Aspirated .... the key was actually intentionally separated from the FOB like that for a reason. It was actually a manufacturer recall modification, apparently for safety reasons. I have a 2011 SS, same key, and it was originally one piece, flip out. I actually had to take my keys into the dealership and have them separated under manufacturer recall to remain under warranty. Research why it was done and the consequences of reverting it to the original configuration before you restore the key to the original configuration. I actually ordered blank replacements to put back in place on the FOB itself to get rid of that annoying empty space afterwards.
That said, opening that was a pain in the ass.
It will not void any warranty, but if in accident due to key, then it makes GM not liable. But, only reason there was issue is if person is really tall or long legs, could possibly hit key with knee. I left my fob as is, my knee is over a foot away, to hit key i would almost intentionally have to try to hit it. If I was in the NBA I would separate key. Most Gm cars that era have same key.
I did this on my SS sedan. I completely broke the stock fob trying to get to the circuit board
Yeah I figured that might happened to most unless you have a special tool. How is it holding up now?
@@gvaspirated no issues at all
Just got the new key fob today. Tried following the video and eventually gave up because no amount of force was able to open the old fob. I went to turn on my camaro and it just completely shuts off. The key got unprogrammed because of the force that we used. Any help or tips?
Hey man sorry to hear that happened. So the mother board or the circuit board got damaged? I used a screwdriver and it took me a while. You have to try to pry from the openings as much as you can (the spring area from the flipping key).
It really is a plug and play for the new key dude. Maybe it’s loose inside? And you hit the auto start button by accident?
@@gvaspirated yeah I'm guessing the circuit board got damaged. Thing is I tried with my knife, then we used screw drivers and it wouldn't come off. It started tearing itself apart so that's where we decided to stop, I step into my car, turn the key and the car shuts itself off. The anti-theft system kicks in when I try to put it into drive. Decided to call the experts and they're gonna give me a separate key so I'll have the remote and then the key. Which sucks. I still wnat to the key fob ordered but I'll wait til a professional does it for me.
@@miguelr6044 I see. Bro, I'm sorry this happened. The knife was jut not thick enough to handle the pressure. I had to pry from different sides with the screw driver to slowly start loosing it up.
@@gvaspirated I'm guessing it was glued super tightly because I heard the glue coming off but then then entire thing started breaking.
Just ordered mine!
Keep me posted bro!
Hey Grant, wanted to follow up. How is your key holding up?
@@gvaspirated it’s working great! I broke my first board taking one of my old keys apart, so i had to order a new one and try again. But other than that. It was an easy install and i like it
Do you know of any carbon key covers for this key?
AWESOME !!!!
Thanks for the video, I’ll be doing this to mine! The wife unlocked my car an put her nail right through my unlock button. 🙄
Lmfao sorry to hear chris. It happens! I'm sure this will solve that xD
Hey Chris, wanted to follow up. How is your key fob and system holding up?
🔥🔥🔥
Thanks bro :)
What about the trunk button and the remote start button?
Trunk works with no issues. I bought the wrong key because I don't have remote start. I'm assuming that works too?
Thank you!!!!!!
You're welcome :)
I wish mine worked like that.
And I actually need a new one, most of my buttons are gone except the trunk and horn button
hahaha, THIS!
Is that the stock bumper ?
Hey Alejandro, yes it is!
Will autostarr work?
yes
lol he poked himself 😂😂
Had to keep my composure xD
I bought a 5th gen camaro 2SS today and the keys fell apart in my hand as owner handed them to me lol. Just bought this key shell
Lmfaoooo man the old keys, as you saw, were grotesque. I hope the swap goes well for you!
I could not get the original keyfob open. I've used the screwdriver and everything possible. This thing will not open.
Hey Mike. It took me a FAT minute to do it. I tried prying from different angles, like in my video. Trust me, it's doable. You just have to be careful in not harming yourself like I did.
the gabeinator
Bro you literally stabbed your self with the flathead and played it off 😅😎
Was literally saying to myself, here we go, he’s going to stab his hand. Then boom😂
Pain is temporary, pride is forever. XD
Does the key still work?
Yes bro!
You take pin out, put key from original fob on this one, then put pin in. Easy to do. Or can have one cut, up to you.
God damn couldn’t get the old keyfobbed open it was like superglued finally got it open but the circuit board broke :( anyone know how much it is to get a new circuit board lol
Dude it was SO HARD to remove it, if you saw I stabbed myself in the process.
@@gvaspirated yeah ima get a new one for $170 oh well they said they should just snap on and off and I guess mine was superglued musta been the previous owner I might just stick with the older fob and try again if the new one breaks don’t want to risk it again lol
Is there one for a 4 button I only see a 5 button one
There should
Be one in eBay bro
I couldn’t fine one on kept getting the 5 Buttons only
How do you switch the key part tho
What do you mean bro
@@gvaspirated 🔑
4:00 oucchhhh 🥲
I went to S(pain) and back
Does the remote start work tho?
Hey, thanks for the comment. I don't have self start. I'm not sure tbh. I'm sorry if that's not useful information.
I have remote start for my Camaro and it does work with this new key fob.
i did exactly what you did but the buttons don’t work . any reason why ?
Could be the battery! Make sure all pieces and battery is connected and working. There's a metal rod that holds the battery in place. I didn't think much of it and didn't put it in the first time. it didn't work. I had to put it in for it to read and work.
@@gvaspirated that’s exactly what it was. took it apart and put it back together. now it works. thanks
@@jwhogangr Glad to hear bro!
@@gvaspirated what metal rod?
yea.. pretty much any key shop can do the switchblade cut.. worse case, take it to the dealer and have them cut the switchblade for you.
can u start up ur car with that key?
I don't have the auto start up feature so I don't have first hand experience on the matter bro.
Yes you can, if your key fob has the remote start feature, it will work with the new key fob
All I’ll say is make sure it’s what you want over the oem style. Did this and would literally pop my trunk and set off my alarm 24/7
Never had a problem with mine man. Maybe the button is being pressed or something? Like it's stuck?
@@gvaspirated nah it would usually be in a pocket and even happens while in my backpack. Maybe I got a cheaper one that just had a Chevy logo on it🤷🏽♂️ it was from eBay after all
trunk button doesn't work....
This is a mod? Lol I get that it would be depending on the condition of your fob. Keep in mind there was a recall on the key in 2015 and it was the same kind of combined key here which is why they make the keys the way they are now. I think they fell out of the d the ignition while driving
This totally is a mod. No, they make it separate because people's knees would bump into the fob (inserted in ignition) and subsequently shut off the car while they are driving.
you must have really mosit or Oily Hands Bro for that type plastic Break down
never had a problem with mine..
Damn, the lucky ones!
Honestly don't know what key FOB he was using. I have a 5th Gen, and mine doesn't have that rubberized cover, mine is hard plastic.
Did you buy it through the link bro?
@@gvaspirated buy what, my car came with two of them?
Do not set your keys on fire
rule nr1
they sure looks burned out here.
i have just bought an SS 2015 but my keys looks pretty good still
one of them looks almost brand new
I don't know whats worst, the old fob or you calling it a chevy ribbon. Other than that, cool vid.
It's the ribbon for me bro. XD yeah man it's BOWTIE xD
Brother what did you do? Why are you so angry? Mine is bad but yours is just. Idk if prayer could have saved that one 😂
Key condom!! 🤣🤣🤣
Nicca dog chewed his key
I purchased this product, and the buttons on it never worked. If you plan on purchasing this anyways, buy it from someone else. I paid $16, but there are other people on ebay selling the same FOB for $8.
BS on that OEM key. My is 11 years and it doesn't look like that. That new 3rd party looks good.
Well I've had my car valet a couple of times and other people use the key so it probably accelerated the wear and tear. Either way, good job for not having it look like diarrhea. xD
If you drop it a lot, it will look like that. I can vouch for it.
what the heck is a "buddon"?
might be an accent thing? Idk.
My shit looks almost exactly like this...
Lmfao, it makes you think like WTF did I do!?
boyyyy ain’t now way😂😂😂 you be nibbling on yo keys huh?💀💀💀
LMFAOOO nah fam, that shit is just nasty material. But yo it does look like I do!
Ouch those screwdrivers can fuck you up
This mod doesnt work. The trunk open and whatever is next to it wont work after. Lock and unlock seem to function but it wont open the trunk. Deal breaker.
It works for me man.
For me, you have to hit the right side of the trunk button. Might be the fitment issue. But it still works.
That key fob is not the same as the factory you have, you dint even press the trunk or alarm button which does not line up with the factory chip. Very misleading
Hello Andy,
In the description, there should be two links for the different types of update keys (manual & automatic). I bought the automatic start up incorrectly, however, it should still work even if they don't line up. You can press it, and although it wont click like the other buttons, it still opens the trunk, same with the alarm/panic button. Btw, I did press the panic button in the video.
I admit that there wasn't a clear place in the comment section indicating that (I just corrected it). Although not a pleasant comment, I still appreciate your feedback.
Isn’t that a Camry key? lol
Is it? Lmfaooo! I know that this key is used for other cars like the cruz, impala etc
Taking the original apart is impossible. Dont fall for scams like I did. I even used a dremel tool and could not open it!
What do you mean the original?
@@gvaspirated the original you get with the car that comes from GM. The damn thing is sealed up tight to the point you cannot get anything in to pry it apart. I finally went for the dremel and still I could not get into it without messing up the chip board.
@@jasonallred244 I managed to do it man. I’m telling you it’s possible. You have to pry from different angles. It took me a couple of minutes tho. Im sorry you’re having trouble with it man.
@@jasonallred244 I got it open but it was very difficult. It isn't a scam lololol
@@jasonallred244 got mine open before even seeing this video, I came just to see the replacement FOB since it is a piece of crap................ a pain in the ass.... YES, definitely, but it can be done. I did it with both of mine.
OMG WHAT IS THAT...HAHAHAHAHA
xD