Thanks a lot for the explanation and demonstration. I really didn't know what to do if I accidentally left the FOB in the car. I have a 1996 coupe.
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Thanks for the comments
@paulreithknecht5616
3 жыл бұрын
I purchased a new fob housing for less than 10.00 on eBay and was a perfect fit.
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
yep, I saw those a few weeks back, that's what inspired me to make the video. Now that I have a first hand review I will pick some up this week. Thanks for the comments.
@45auto82
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a cool, innovative operation! Very ahead of it’s time! Nice details man!
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks👍
@RetroCarsForever
3 жыл бұрын
This took me AGES to figure out all the PKE stuff!
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Ain't that the truth. As cool as it is, many people would ditch the fobs when they started to give them trouble due to the complexity.
@tommyschulte2577
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. I left my keys on seat once. Got out, shut the door, 2 seconds later doors locked, horn beeped. I was screwed. Lucky the hood was open. I could get to the door hinges. So i took the door off enuf to shove something in there to unlock the door.... shaking the car seem way easier. Wish i knew that 4 years ago. Lol
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tommy, you win the award for having to do it the hard way. That must have sucked! I can't tell you how many times I've locked myself out of a Corvette over the years, so I know your pain. At least now you know the trick, make sure to pass it along👍
@tommyschulte2577
3 жыл бұрын
@@VetteSource lol. I sure will.
@tommyschulte2577
3 жыл бұрын
So today i decided to toss my keys on the seat. Rolled the window down for safety measures. After i got out of the car and shut the door, few seconds later the doors locked and horn beeped. Just like before. Waited a few minutes. Came back and shook the car. CLICK! Doors unlocked! Amazing! Suprized i wasn't shaking the car enuff the first time when i was trying to pull the door off. 😆
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Now you have a cool party trick to impress.your friends with👍
@joelk7725
3 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s cool. Never knew that.
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
yep, its one of those very interesting features that has become lost to time
@keithlane4343
3 жыл бұрын
I have a '96 C4 coupe that didn't come with any of these remotes. While it's a very cool feature, especially for it's time, to unlock when you walk up to to car, I'd be happy to just have a remote that would lock / unlock the doors when you push a button. Do you know of anyone that makes a manual remote that will work for C4's ? Excellent video. Take care
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
The funny thing is that you can set these remotes to "manual" unlock mode which turns off the passive feature of the system. I believe there are ebay vendors currently offering new fobs right now. That way you can use the factory system without having to cut and splice the wiring for an aftermarket system.
@trip5003
2 жыл бұрын
My 1995 ZR-1 has 2 fobs . I have disabled the fobs . My friend got locked in the car and could not get out when the fob decided the key was not close while filling the car at the gas station . Then the battery died so I could not unlock the car but eventually the doors unlocked like you did , shake the car lol
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, the shake trick never fails to make people laugh, especially when you show them that what it tells you to do in the Owners Manual.
@edgardovigocastillo794
3 жыл бұрын
My 1998 has this feature. The problem is that when you have to go to a restaurant and the car is parked very close to your table, you see that the car opens and closes the door plus the sound of the horn. Also when you are washing the car and you have the keys in your pocket and you walk away to get something or the car is on the garage and your wife move the keys to another location and you hear the car opening ans closing the doors jejeje. The C5 fob is diferrent and looks like have more range than earlier models. Is a cool feature but a little unsecure in my opinion.
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, it can become quite annoying when you are working on the car or in close proximity. I have to remember to leave my key fob across the garage out of range when I am tinkering with it. I would bet the C5 has the capability to switch the fob to manual mode like the C4 so you don't have to endure that. Thanks for the comment👍
@dollamo891
2 жыл бұрын
My 94 copper convertible came with only one key fob. I don't think they came with 2. It does get annoying. My new BMW M3 competition has this key fob feature also. Handy when your carrying something, and can't dig in pockets for key's, but will drive you crazy if you're just messing around in the garage. Great video.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dolla, thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it👍. From memory I seem to remember 2 PKE remotes coming in a special cardboard insert with each car, but I could be forgetting the exact details. Did you buy your car new? Love the Copper Metallic, such a cool and rare color.
@dollamo891
2 жыл бұрын
@@VetteSource my grandfather did, and gifted it to me. He has everything for the car from new. And I asked him about a 2nd fob. He said it only came with one.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Now I'll have to go back and check my old records from when I was selling them new in the mid 90's. It's possible that the extra remote got lost between delivery to the dealership and delivery to the customer. It happened more often than you'd think from lazy or thieving salepeople.
@dollamo891
2 жыл бұрын
@@VetteSource my fob only has 1 button also, because of no trunk, being a convertible. It did come with 2 keys.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, the convertible fobs were distinctive in that regard. Mentioning you had 2 sets of keys jogged my memory. There were definitely 2 PKE remotes for each set of keys with each car delivered from the factory. They were in a manilla envelope with the keys and were entrusted to the porters at the make ready area. I can remember chasing down missing fobs starting with the make ready guys when I couldn't find the second one while trying to deliver the car to a customer. Sometimes I would end up having to order a new one from the parts department and charge it back against the final cost of the car which didn't make the salesmen happy when it came time to cut the commission checks😁.
@sinclairmcmurray4212
3 ай бұрын
My Pke light sometimes stays on. I don’t have the fob
@VetteSource
3 ай бұрын
Most likely a problem with the PKE module or one of the antennas in the door or rear hatch.
@winstonmccollum8992
Жыл бұрын
I need new plastic housings for the remotes.......can't find any remotes or housings for sale online.......who was selling them when you made this video?
@VetteSource
Жыл бұрын
There was a vendor on ebay selling the for very reasonable, but then they stopped supplying the during COVID
@moodberry
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1992 C4. That was one year before the 1993 C4 that DID have the passive keyless entry. On my 92, all I have to do to lock the car is flick a switch in the door as I get out. Of course, I have to use a key to get IN the car. This is really a hassle. Since the 92 and 93 are so similar in so many ways, how hard would it be to retrofit my 92 to be like a 93? I have seen all kinds of kits where you install a plunger in the door to make it wireless, but my 92 already does this by activating the switch. Do you know of a way to retrofit my car to upgrade it to keyless entry?
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Doug, unfortunately it would be more trouble that it's worth. The system relies on the PKE module, door/rear compartment antennas, and the PKE specific wiring harness to make it all work. Even if you could source the correct parts, you would probably be ready to pull your hair out trying to tear the entire dash and interior apart to install the individual components.
@rueben44
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video but boy did you drag it out before just saying what the feature was. I knew already but what ever. LOL!
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ray, thanks for the feedback. I tailored this video more to owners that hadn't heard of the PKE system, or didn't have the original remotes for that matter. For the guys that know their cars it was probably a rehash like you said. Thanks for watching 👍
@mrdeanv4414
Жыл бұрын
Great video and very informative... i now can unlock both doors when i approach the car instead of just one.... I have a 95 Vette started running bad so I replaced the plugs, plug wires, waterpump and the Optispark and it runs better than it ever did since i purchased the car 2 years ago yesterday... however now in the morning on the first start it has a high idle for 1 to 2 minutes are so and then it will idle down but it never did this until I replaced the Optispark… any ideas?
@VetteSource
Жыл бұрын
That is an odd symptom. I would take a look at the IAC motor to make sure it's not out of spec. You can use a simple scan tool like the one I highlighted in this video - kzitem.info/news/bejne/rJ2v156wcWKoZno
@mrdeanv4414
Жыл бұрын
@VetteSource OK GREAT VIDEO.... but the 95 C4 Vette is an OBD1, not an OBD2
@VetteSource
Жыл бұрын
interesting trivia, the 94 and 95 Corvettes are kind of a hybrid between OBDI and OBDII. They were part of the test fleet of cars that GM wanted to test the new OBDII system out on, so they have the OBDII connector, ECM, and a few engine sensors. It still has the OBDI software, but with some of the OBDII sensors installed will read a few of the OBDII specific codes with a scan tool.
@mrdeanv4414
Жыл бұрын
@@VetteSource 96 was the year it went to OBD2
@paulgaudio8742
2 жыл бұрын
My name is Paul and my fob doesn't work when you walk up to the car or lock when you walk away the other functions work what can l do.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have the passive mode turned off. Do you have the owners manual for your car?
@rushtk2112
2 жыл бұрын
Trying to find info for doing a 92.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Anthony, while not impossible to retrofit an earlier car, you will have a difficult time retrofitting the necessary components to the 92. The dash harness won't have the provisions for the PKE, so there is quite a bit of work involved.
@Silvervette96
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video buddy. Any idea where I can get a new Fob? I have a ‘96 collector’s edition and need a new fob.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks appreciate the feedback👍. I have a few used fobs in stock still. You can DM me @VetteSource through IG or FB
@joeycaudle2295
2 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a 96 LT4. It came with a broken remote and the PKE light stays on all the time. If I don't remove the fuse it kills the battery, but it also kills the radio when I pull the fuse. Any suggestions?
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Joey, congrats on the purchase👍. You got yourself a great car that you'll have alot of fun with it. Unfortunately with a steady PKE light on the dash and battery drain, I would suspect a problem with the PKE module itself or in the wiring. There is a procedure to retrieve the codes through the ALDL connector under the DS lock panel for troubleshooting purposes, but don't recall the exact combination at the moment. I would recommend investing in the factory service manual set for you car, as it outlines the troubleshooting procedure for that systems as well as many others. Let me know how it goes, and if you need any further information👍
@mrdeanv4414
3 жыл бұрын
Wow...! I never knew this.. I just purchased a Black 95 c4 a month ago and the fob didn't work.. got a battery (2450) today and my fob worked just like you showed in your video... where can I get an extra fob for my car?
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Great! Glad to hear it worked for you👍. There is a vendor on ebay selling new key fobs, I believe they still may have some in stock. Just look it up under C4 PKE remote and it should come up in the search results.
@mrdeanv4414
3 жыл бұрын
@@VetteSource Thank you very much!
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
NP👍
@tommorgan1515
2 жыл бұрын
My 96 had a PKE issue. I never use the key fob because its problematic. But I had an issue: the hatch solenoid suddenly started engaging and disengaging at random and the PKE light came on in the dash! ....I removed the PKE fuse from passenger side fuse box to stop the issue. Ever heard of this? Everything seems to work, except the key fob.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, sounds like the PKE remotes itself may be the source of your problem. The internally contact on the button may be sticking causing it to repeatedly attempting to open the rear hatch. I would suggest taking the battery out of the PKE remote, then reinstall the fuse to see if it still does it. Let me know how it goes👍.
@tommorgan1515
2 жыл бұрын
@@VetteSource thanks, but thats not it.. the battery was always removed from that fob, never used it. Im happy as long as just removing the PKE fuse solves the issue. Car in storage for winter right now but after I removed that PKE fuse from the passenger side fuse box the PKE light on the dash went off and when I drove it 20 miles nothing unusual happened. SO the solution to this odd problem might just be remove the fuse and forget about using the fob. thanks.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe, but I'd be willing to bet there's a simple solution to this problem. The PKE module should only initiate a hatch release when commanded from the key fob, so I doubt the module is the issue. Let me take a look through the service manual later tonight to see if I can give you some guidance on functional tests you can perform. Do you only have the one key fob, or do you have 2?
@tommorgan1515
2 жыл бұрын
@@VetteSource i have one old cracked ugly key fob with no battery in it.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, like everyone else😁. Let me look around and see what I can find out for you.
@tomallen6073
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks.
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad to do it. Thanks for the feedback👍.
@leeeureste7634
7 ай бұрын
How can check to see if the PKE module is good or not?
@VetteSource
6 ай бұрын
The biggest clue will be if you can't get it to go into programming mode to sync a new remote. The procedure is outlined in the factory service or owners manual.
@joburgoof9404
2 жыл бұрын
Are there any places you know of to get these PKE fobs for a reasonable price? I see them once in a while on ebay auctioning for over $300 and can't find them anywhere cheaper.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not, these have not survived over the years very well, and most of them have been lost to time. There is a vendor offering new cases, but you will need the internal guts from your old PKE.
@ThePhillyButcher
3 жыл бұрын
Can I get a keyfob for my 90 c4. It only came with the keys
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Butch, unfortunately 1990 was pre-PKE, so your car is not equipped with the necessary components to make it work.
@gregbravo27
3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to find a compatible FOB for my 95 Vette. What is the FCC a number on the back of your FOB?
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Greg, looks like it's AB00202T. You should also check ebay, there is a vendor selling new PKE remotes for the C4's. They go out of stock every once in awhile, but they always seem to restock every month or so.
@larsgunnarlarsen642
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. My 93 want go into programming mode when following the instruction in the manual. After TRIP ODO and FUEL INFO, and switching the ignition off again, with the key in, the PKE light is not flashing, but switch off. Any idea what to look for?
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
It looks like you may have an issue with the PKE module itself. Unfortunately that is going to require some electrical troubleshooting to figure out if it is the model itself or wiring to the module that is faulty.
@mitch7421
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 1993, I did not get a fab, the key has a thing in it that will open and lock the doors, can I get a fab that will work?
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mitch, it sounds like you may have an aftermarket piece installed on your car. I would suggest checking to see if your car will enter the remote programming mode that is detailed in the owners manual to make sure your factory system hasn't been completely disabled. If that works, then you should be able to source a new PKE remote from one of the vendors on ebay that sell them. Let me know how it turns out👍.
@robotjock1
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mitch, I just bought a 1993 vette and need a fob. Did you find one that works? If so, can you please tell me where you got it?
@thomashenson2664
2 жыл бұрын
Bought a '93 C4 and didn't get the transmitter :/ bet its gonna cost me a whole paycheck if not 2 to get them.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
They are usually difficult to source. I do remember seeing a vendor on ebay offering new remotes just recently for a fairly reasonable price. I would check there first👍.
@bamaboy6207
3 жыл бұрын
if u had been a tech back when this came out you wouldnt like it near as good!! lol
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Yea, I can imagine the frustration of having to properly diagnose the system and tearing everything apart to get at it.
@Orrinwellsbigo
3 жыл бұрын
Someone send me a copy of the VHS cassette tape that comes with the C4 Corvette it is an hour long and the VHS tape explains how to sink and unsync the C4 keyless entry fobs...🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤓🤓
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Tell you what, drop me an 📧 to vettesource@hotmail.com and I will send you a couple of screenshots of the sync procedure from the owners manual.
@armandomorales3809
2 жыл бұрын
Where can you get these nowadays? I'm absolutely struggling to find any for sale.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Armando. Are you looking for just the outer case, or do you need an entire PKE remote?
@armandomorales3809
2 жыл бұрын
@@VetteSource the entire PKE remote. Do you think I'd have any luck going to a Chevrolet dealership? I bought a 95 vet but it didn't come with any remotes because the owners said they had broken years ago.
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not, as they have been discontinued for many years. The only real option is to dig around for a used unit. Let me check with some of my sources to see if there are any available out there.
@armandomorales3809
2 жыл бұрын
@@VetteSource if you could fine one for a coupe that would be greatly appreciated! It would absolutely make my year!
@VetteSource
2 жыл бұрын
Sure, I look around and get back to you👍
@Bob-yr1iz
3 жыл бұрын
Use this to prevent people from leaving babies in cars.
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
Yea, isn't that the truth. Or leave the baby next to something important, like your phone🙄. That was actually a PSA a few back, and you can imagine the response.
@cryharder1102
3 жыл бұрын
I keep my 1995 C4 as far away from the key fobs as possible
@VetteSource
3 жыл бұрын
😁, that's an easy way to make them last long term. As neat as they are, the fobs are still pretty fragile and can be pretty aggravating when you are walking around the car with them in your pocket. Thanks for the comment👍
@josephgibbons1631
5 ай бұрын
Also….you cannot lock your keys in your car. Nice. I have a 94
@VetteSource
5 ай бұрын
Yep, it's definitely a cool feature. As long as the PKE system is working properly🤪.
@josephgibbons1631
5 ай бұрын
@@VetteSource the good news is my PKE fix was simply. Loose battery in the fob case. I am hoping that a 3D Printing company will begin making fob cases. Few years back you could but a new case and slap your guts into it. They are no longer available.
@VetteSource
5 ай бұрын
Excellent! That's always good to hear that it was an easy fix👍
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