Switchblade Key Fob Damaged by Repair Shop. Now what? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Hetfield03 · 05-17-2024, 06:50 PM

My air condenser was replaced by a repair shop that I have gone to on numerous occasions. The garage was nice enough to drive my car back to my house for me, and put my key fob in the mailbox like I asked them to.
But when I woke up this afternoon to get my keys out of the mailbox, they were gunked up with grease which I tried to wipe away, only to find that there was a big hole in the trunk button that I know wasn't there previously.
As you all probably remember there was a recall on these and I never went and got the new ones because I like to switch blade fob better.

So should I just say nothing or should I let them know about the damage, because chances are I'm just going to have to go to the dealership and get the replacement key fobs anyway.

Wizard1183 · 05-17-2024, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hetfield03

My air condenser was replaced by a repair shop that I have gone to on numerous occasions. The garage was nice enough to drive my car back to my house for me, and put my key fob in the mailbox like I asked them to.
But when I woke up this afternoon to get my keys out of the mailbox, they were gunked up with grease which I tried to wipe away, only to find that there was a big hole in the trunk button that I know wasn't there previously.
As you all probably remember there was a recall on these and I never went and got the new ones because I like to switch blade fob better.

So should I just say nothing or should I let them know about the damage, because chances are I'm just going to have to go to the dealership and get the replacement key fobs anyway.

It’s probably just old and cracked deteriorated away. Order one on Amazon and replace the guts with this one

Hetfield03 · 05-17-2024, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wizard1183

It’s probably just old and cracked deteriorated away. Order one on Amazon and replace the guts with this one

Do they all need a key cut by a locksmith, like this one?
Edit: YouTube has just about everything.

Looks like the original fobs are a p.i t.a. to get open however.
https://keyless-remotes.com/chevrole...kaAp8aEALw_wcB

*SSE 4 2SS* · 05-17-2024, 09:27 PM

I have two of these but they are spoken for...

CamaroCracka · 05-18-2024, 06:35 AM

There is just a little roll pin that holds the key on. You don't even have to get them cut. Just swap your existing key into the new fob.

FYI, in my experience the aftermarket fobs don't last as long as the factory ones, but that is just something you have to live with. I had a fob fail the same way yours did and another on the way out.

Mr_Draco · 05-18-2024, 08:47 AM

That fob is wore out and is due for replacing anyway. That would have happened soon anyway so I wouldn't worry about it. When my fobs wore out, I replaced them with these https://www.ebay.com/itm/295814531489. And yes the factory fobs was such a pain to get open. I think I ended up taking a pair of needle nose pliers and breaking off the back because over the years the fobs got so full of gunk they wouldn't separate.

myold88 · 05-18-2024, 08:56 PM

Look up: Batteries Plus Bulbs. There are several near me so see if you have one.
They stocked my '10 SS key fob plus the equipment to program it. I bought 2 since
I only had to pay for one set up. In stock, inexpensive and in and out of their store
in less than an hour.

SummitWhite11 · 05-18-2024, 09:26 PM

Doesn't the dealership still offer these switchblade fobs even if you decline the new ones they provide for the recall? That's what I did about 7 years ago. Unless these are discontinued as well??

CAMARO_HEAVEN · 05-18-2024, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hetfield03

My air condenser was replaced by a repair shop that I have gone to on numerous occasions. The garage was nice enough to drive my car back to my house for me, and put my key fob in the mailbox like I asked them to.
But when I woke up this afternoon to get my keys out of the mailbox, they were gunked up with grease which I tried to wipe away, only to find that there was a big hole in the trunk button that I know wasn't there previously.
As you all probably remember there was a recall on these and I never went and got the new ones because I like to switch blade fob better.

So should I just say nothing or should I let them know about the damage, because chances are I'm just going to have to go to the dealership and get the replacement key fobs anyway.

I bought these 2 years ago and paid the extra $20 to have them cut my keys. They did it from a high resolution picture and work perfectly. Both are still holding up great for a $40 investment. My car only came with one key and no fob and programming was simple.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/11444883802...mis&media=COPY

Mr_Draco · 05-19-2024, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhite11

Doesn't the dealership still offer these switchblade fobs even if you decline the new ones they provide for the recall? That's what I did about 7 years ago. Unless these are discontinued as well??

They do but depending on your dealer, they are very expensive.

05-17-2024, 06:50 PM	#1
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,446	Switchblade Key Fob Damaged by Repair Shop. Now what? My air condenser was replaced by a repair shop that I have gone to on numerous occasions. The garage was nice enough to drive my car back to my house for me, and put my key fob in the mailbox like I asked them to. But when I woke up this afternoon to get my keys out of the mailbox, they were gunked up with grease which I tried to wipe away, only to find that there was a big hole in the trunk button that I know wasn't there previously. As you all probably remember there was a recall on these and I never went and got the new ones because I like to switch blade fob better. So should I just say nothing or should I let them know about the damage, because chances are I'm just going to have to go to the dealership and get the replacement key fobs anyway. Attached Images __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX. Last edited by Hetfield03; 05-17-2024 at 07:53 PM.

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05-18-2024, 06:35 AM	#5
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,770	There is just a little roll pin that holds the key on. You don't even have to get them cut. Just swap your existing key into the new fob. FYI, in my experience the aftermarket fobs don't last as long as the factory ones, but that is just something you have to live with. I had a fob fail the same way yours did and another on the way out. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

05-18-2024, 08:56 PM	#7
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,116 View My Garage	Look up: Batteries Plus Bulbs. There are several near me so see if you have one. They stocked my '10 SS key fob plus the equipment to program it. I bought 2 since I only had to pay for one set up. In stock, inexpensive and in and out of their store in less than an hour. __________________

05-18-2024, 09:26 PM	#8
SummitWhite11 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,206	Doesn't the dealership still offer these switchblade fobs even if you decline the new ones they provide for the recall? That's what I did about 7 years ago. Unless these are discontinued as well?? __________________ 2010 2LT/RS ZL1 Appearance package, Flow Master American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust w/ QUAD TIPS, K&N Typhoon CAI, Ported VMAX TB, OEM GM Brembo Brakes Package w/ Hawks Carbon Ceramic Pads, Night Owl Halo Kit (WIFI), FRONT/REAR Carbon Fiber Wrapped Bowties, Rear Oracle Blue LED Bowtie, Oracle Ghosted Painted Side LED Markers, Silver Side Faded Gills, OEM Satin Camaro Fuel Door, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" Lowering Springs, Koni Orange STR.T Struts, Z28 rear LCA's, Black Magic rear 32" sway bar, 1LE front sway bar w/ DSE end links. Evil Energy Catch Can.

05-18-2024, 08:47 AM	#6
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,199	That fob is wore out and is due for replacing anyway. That would have happened soon anyway so I wouldn't worry about it. When my fobs wore out, I replaced them with these https://www.ebay.com/itm/295814531489. And yes the factory fobs was such a pain to get open. I think I ended up taking a pair of needle nose pliers and breaking off the back because over the years the fobs got so full of gunk they wouldn't separate.