Anyone here ever install a key fob system on a vehicle that didn't have one? My 03 Astro has power door locks and power windows but did not come with a key fob system. Even if I have to install a remote start system to get it I would. So if you have ever done either let me know what you did and brands used etc? Thanks , Mark
Another option that I decided to do was buy an alarm with a key fob. When you start the van, it locks the doors and provides basic security. Purchased on Amazon for around $35. Used Velcro to attach.
Can you expand on this?
What exactly does the GM dealer or locksmith 'do' to enable this?
If there is a general purpose thing that I could use for other purposes I would just spend that money on hardware and not services.
Firstly, post a picture of your RPO codes, see what the van came with. You can also try to enter programming mode and see if it reacts at all with programming mode. If that is the case then you just need the fobs. Otherwise you should be able to add in the RKE module and antenna and get everything programmed.
The RKE module talks directly to the BCM to send lock/unlock/programming/etc.
<<< Firstly, post a picture of your RPO codes, see what the van came with. You can also try to enter programming mode and see if it reacts at all with programming mode. If that is the case then you just need the fobs.
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I did all this but it didn't work. That's why I ask about the 'programmer'.
<<< Firstly, post a picture of your RPO codes, see what the van came with. You can also try to enter programming mode and see if it reacts at all with programming mode. If that is the case then you just need the fobs.
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I did all this but it didn't work. That's why I ask about the 'programmer'.
Just buy the proper keyfobs and follow the instructions to program them. A remote starter would be a separate aftermarket item. If you are going that route then you wouldn't bother with the OEM fobs.
dcsleeper said:
I have that rpo
programming mode responds, but never works.
seller said needs a locksmith
mechbob says programmer
The Tech2 can put it into programming mode, but it does the same thing. If that is working then you might not have the proper keyfobs.
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