[92Pony]

Here's the scenario;

We just traded a 2011 Trav in on a 2015 (both are 2LT - this was done at a non-GM delership). The 2015 only came with one fob (which I only discovered after we'd signed all the papers, etc - my mistake). I snagged back one of ours hoping it can be reprogrammed to work with the 2015.

I just called a local dealer and posed that question to them. I got, "No. You will have to purchase one that will work for your VIN." I'm guessing that's a standard response whereby they intend to hook you for $130 for the part and $115 for the programming (quotes I got on that phone call ).

I've done a little searching and have come to find that both the 2011 and the 2015 seem to be the same part/part number, so I'm not totally buying the info from the dealer.

Anyone here had any experience / success having a fob from one vehicle reprogrammed for another?

If the one from the 2011 won't work, I know aftermarket ones are relatively cheap (save for the programming), but if this OEM can be made to work, that'd be great.


Thanks all!

 

[redneck70]

Since there both the same part number, the one from your '11 will work in your '15. The downside is they will both have to be reprogramed at a dealer at the same time, so you'll have to pay for that.

 

[N715DP]

I believe it was pre-2013 you could program them on your own. After that, you're SOL and need to have the dealership do it.

 

[92Pony]

The year where it changed was 2011, from what I've read on here. Regardless of 2011 or 2013, I'm stuck going to the dealer with a '15 though.

Having a OEM FOB is preferable to an aftermarket one in my book, so if it'll work, that'll be nice.

 

[bayner66]

Besides the part # on the back of the fobs, there is also an FCC number. They should also match.

 

[92Pony]

Besides the part # on the back of the fobs, there is also an FCC number. They should also match.

EDIT: I checked the backs of both remotes, and the part #s and FCC ID numbers both match. Now to find the time to get them to the dealer for programming. Will report back results.



:thumb:

 

[mjl721]

How much would it cost to get the key FOB programmed at the dealership anyway?? I have a spare one as well that doesn't work with my 2011.

 

[Paul K.]

Check with a local locksmith. Many have the tool to program many modern cars. Cheaper and faster than going to the dealer. I recently purchased a 2011 Enclave with only 1 remote and key. Purchased a 2 pack remote and keys on eBay from Remotesforless for under $30. My locksmith cut the two new keys and programmed all 3 keys and remotes for $100 cash. Took all of 20 minutes. Aftermarket remotes and keys work fine.

 

[92Pony]

How much would it cost to get the key FOB programmed at the dealership anyway?? I have a spare one as well that doesn't work with my 2011.

I have phone quotes from two local dealers. One wanted $115, and the other said $70.

Paul, as I have YET to get around to taking care of this, I'll check with a local locksmith and see what I can find. Thanks for the idea!


Annnnd EDIT: Local locksmith says $50 to cut a new (chipped) key (which I also need), and $50 to program the keyfob = $100.


As I stated in an above post, I'll report back with results (If I EVER get around to getting it done! LOL!)

 

[92Pony]

Follow-up

I took the car (with 1 working key and working key FOB) to the locksmith today.

In the span of about 10min, they had cut a new key, and reprogrammed the OE FOB that was re-purposed from our '11. The programming aspect took the guy every bit of 2min, and it was done. I verified that all functions on it worked and that was that. $50 to cut the key, and $50 to program the FOB. :cheers:


I asked, because it seems like I had read online that when you add a FOB, you have to program it as well as reprogram any existing FOB already in the system. The guy said no, that was not the case. He did tell me that the car could have a max of 4 FOBS programmed (as a matter of info).

Just wanted to report back with results

 

[greentraverse]

Re: Follow-up

I took the car (with 1 working key and working key FOB) to the locksmith today.

In the span of about 10min, they had cut a new key, and reprogrammed the OE FOB that was re-purposed from our '11. The programming aspect took the guy every bit of 2min, and it was done. I verified that all functions on it worked and that was that. $50 to cut the key, and $50 to program the FOB. :cheers:


I asked, because it seems like I had read online that when you add a FOB, you have to program it as well as reprogram any existing FOB already in the system. The guy said no, that was not the case. He did tell me that the car could have a max of 4 FOBS programmed (as a matter of info).

Just wanted to report back with results

It's possible that if the locksmith didn't actually touch your car, that he programmed the new fob to the existing fob. If you do it yourself, I believe you're programming the new fob to the car, then have to reprogram the old one to the car. But what do I know? :happy:

 

[92Pony]

Re: Follow-up

It's possible that if the locksmith didn't actually touch your car, that he programmed the new fob to the existing fob. If you do it yourself, I believe you're programming the new fob to the car, then have to reprogram the old one to the car. But what do I know? :happy:

Nah, he was in the car with a gizmo that he connected to the OBDII/diags port.

 

[scottydl]

Re: Follow-up

Nah, he was in the car with a gizmo that he connected to the OBDII/diags port.

I've always been able to do this on our older GM cars & trucks, connecting two specific ports of the OBD-II connector with a paperclip and holding down Lock/Unlock on the new keyfob. I wonder if this will work on the newer Traverse?

I already discovered from this thread how new keys can be self-programmed for free. Now I just need to figure out the keyfob. My Traverse also only came with one key & fob, so I'll be getting another of each from Ebay soon.

 

[MadisonJessica]

If you have discovered to program keys then share that knowledge with me also so that i can also program it without hiring a locksmith.

 

[Centauri39]

Here's the scenario;

We just traded a 2011 Trav in on a 2015 (both are 2LT - this was done at a non-GM delership). The 2015 only came with one fob (which I only discovered after we'd signed all the papers, etc - my mistake). I snagged back one of ours hoping it can be reprogrammed to work with the 2015.

I just called a local dealer and posed that question to them. I got, "No. You will have to purchase one that will work for your VIN." I'm guessing that's a standard response whereby they intend to hook you for $130 for the part and $115 for the programming (quotes I got on that phone call ).

I've done a little searching and have come to find that both the 2011 and the 2015 seem to be the same part/part number, so I'm not totally buying the info from the dealer.

Has anyone here had any experience/success having a fob from one vehicle reprogrammed for another?

If the one from the 2011 won't work here, I know aftermarket ones are relatively cheap (save for the programming), but if this OEM can be made to work, that'd be great.


Thanks all!

My question is pretty much the title. My key fob battery has been going bad for the past few weeks and finally died when I was leaving work the other day and my car refused to start. Long story short, I grabbed a random CR2025 battery, taped it to the board, made it home, then installed the correct battery today after ordering it online (side question, how are you guys resealing these things?)

Now I'm nervous about this situation happening again. I don't want to completely disable EWS, but it seems as though most recommendations online for replacing keys online are either expensive or require an old key's internals.

My questions is: What is the best way for me to go about getting a spare key or two?

 

[marvin02]

@Centauri39 - check your owners manual. You can unlock car with emergency key built into the key fob and start car with dead fob.

Method may vary, so check the owners manual for your car.

 

[repairman54]

I just put new batteries in my '20's fobs. Both fobs displayed low battery, only 26k miles on the T.
I did not wait, put new batteries in both fobs the next day. Odd that both fobs showed replace at the same time. Makes me think that the low battery warning is time based and not battery power level based.