Monthly Archives: December 2014

Other Cases of Keyless Entry Remote Waffling

Posted on December 5, 2014 by admin

A reader of yesterday’s blog (see link here) asked two good questions. Is this an isolated case of GM flailing around with respect to keyless entry remote keyfob features? The answer is no. There are several cases when remote button … Continue reading →

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GM Can Be Indecisive About Factory Keyless Entry Remote Features

Posted on December 4, 2014 by admin

I know this surprises you . . . that GM can be indecisive about the remote features associated with factory keyless entry systems in some vehicles. Take factory keyless entry remotes used on 2002-2009 Chevy Trailblazers as an example. For … Continue reading →

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Programming Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Replacement Remote Key Fobs with FCC ID CWTWB1U343

Posted on December 4, 2014 by admin

Ford installed factory keyless entry systems that used a 4-button remote key fob with FCC ID CWTWB1U343 on some Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles beginning in 1998 and continuing through 2005. This is one of the remotes discussed in my … Continue reading →

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Factory Keyless Entry Remote Transmitters Do Not Have To Look The Same To Be Equivalent

Posted on December 2, 2014 by admin

Many people believe factory keyless entry remotes must look identical (or nearly so) or have the same FCC ID in order to be identical from a signal transmission standpoint. This is not the case. For example, look at the remote … Continue reading →

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Using FCC ID to Search for Correct Replacement Factory Keyless Entry and Aftermarket Alarm Remotes

Posted on December 1, 2014 by admin

Many people know that one of the useful reference numbers on an automotive remote key fob is the FCC ID. The FCC ID represents a federal government registration that is somewhat specific to the technology in a remote. Specifically, it … Continue reading →

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