2500HD WT key fobs?
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I have a 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6.0 4x4 crew cab WT that I am trying to make as non-WT as I can. The truck came with upgraded power door locks / windows and cloth seats from the factory. Unfortunately there are no key fobs for my truck and so far a dealer ship is advising me I can not get them because they were never programed from the factory and to do this I would have to have them install a new computer $500. I mentioned maybe having a custom car shop install an aftermarket keyless entry / remote start package and this dealership warned me against doing that advising doing that lowers the life of the factory computer. Ironically they insisted I forget the key fob option....and yep you guessed it...trade my truck in for a model with key fobs...lol.
So my question is: Anyone else ran into this issue and does that appear to be my only option...$500 for key fobs? :p
the build sheet does show STD KEYLESS DOOR LOCK DELETED
**upgrades to date: tinted windows, blacked out all chrome,smoked cab lights, led light bar ( in front bumper trans cooler hole), maxxcam3 2.5" leveling kit, rear bumper flush mounted led floodlights**
So my question is: Anyone else ran into this issue and does that appear to be my only option...$500 for key fobs? :p
the build sheet does show STD KEYLESS DOOR LOCK DELETED
**upgrades to date: tinted windows, blacked out all chrome,smoked cab lights, led light bar ( in front bumper trans cooler hole), maxxcam3 2.5" leveling kit, rear bumper flush mounted led floodlights**
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That is something that I have never run into.......the computer I think they are talking about is the BCM......I know that when you get a new BCM, that you have to program the options, that the vehicle has, into it......if you miss/forget an option, in some cases, you can't change it when the programming is done........I think this is the situation you are in......but I think your dealership is wrong, that an after market device can't be installed.......I think it can with no problem ......
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Lowers the life expectancy of the BCM? Ridiculous. You should be fine with an aftermarket system. There'* no reason it will not work if properly installed.
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Ya I spoke with a shop, they claimed it'd be fine to do. Ty for your reply, i gota figure it out because it sure is annoying without a key fob, kido'* and wife hollering at ya...hurry up and unlock the doors! 🤐
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Yeah it won't lower the life of the BCM. That'* a load of used horse food.
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