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2017 Silverado WT Key fob installation

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Mine is a 17 1500 wt. I didn't have any of the codes  except Au3 . The kit basically comes with a wired hood latch. Everything else comes already on your truck for the remote start. During installation the tech line told them because i didn't have the AQQ   RPO code it couldn't be installed in the BCM even though the parts book sold it for my truck. After a few calls they got it done. Undisclosed before hand,  GM support  charged me 50.00 for the programming code for the BCM.  It should have been included with the kit.  The dealer was very nice and worked it out with me anyway and i still came in a few bucks under the quoted price. A 1 hour job turned into a 3 hour job through GM  not knowing  what the heck its doing.   Keep in mind your parts guy at the dealer is your best friend in these situations. 

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2 minutes ago, crabbcat said:

Mine is a 17 1500 wt. I didn't have any of the codes  except Au3 . The kit basically comes with a wired hood latch. Everything else comes already on your truck for the remote start. During installation the tech line told them because i didn't have the AQQ   RPO code it couldn't be installed in the BCM even though the parts book sold it for my truck. After a few calls they got it done. Undisclosed before hand,  GM support  charged me 50.00 for the programming code for the BCM.  It should have been included with the kit.  The dealer was very nice and worked it out with me anyway and i still came in a few bucks under the quoted price. A 1 hour job turned into a 3 hour job through GM  not knowing  what the heck its doing.   Keep in mind your parts guy at the dealer is your best friend in these situations. 

Thanks crabbcat. 

I have the aqq and the au3 code. 

The part # chevy support gave me were the remotes which say works with the codes I have. Just concerned that they were back and forth if I could do it or not. So confusing. 

I’m hoping now that support talked to dealer we should be good. Sometimes the more you read the more frustrating it gets! lol. 

We shall see. 

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They have been using this kit since 2014 and tech support is still in the dark about what it works on even though they sell it. Embarrassing if you ask me.  

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3 minutes ago, crabbcat said:

They have been using this kit since 2014 and tech support is still in the dark about what it works on even though they sell it. Embarrassing if you ask me.  

Agree 

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crabbcat,  Glad to hear that the factory kit worked out for you !  Clean install with factory parts. 

 

The electronics in these new trucks intimidate the heck out of me !

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After my 16 Silverado i gave back under the lemon law after 3 bad rear ends, I had a aftermarket stereo installed in my 16 Colorado i ordered in its place. When i reached 25 k or so i started to have electrical problems. After 2 BCMs and a few weeks they started to blame the stereo. They gave me a bunch of nonsense why it wasn't communicating with the BCM , a wire might have the wrong ohms...etc, etc...lol  I know enough about electronics to know the head service guy was BSing me.   They told me they would be "nice" and even though it was probably the stereo and i had altered the truck and broke the warranty they would fix it under warranty anyway.  A few days later it was fixed after them having it for two weeks. So i come down and they tell me the second BCM fixed it and you owe us one this time etc. Lucky for me the nice service lady who likes me there said tell him what you fixed. They weren't going to mention that it was a shorted fuse block that was the problem the whole time. Had nothing to do with the stereo...  So i asked if it was the fuse block all along and acting all red faced they didn't answer.

The story is a lot longer with them but you get the idea. I have a new service department now after today's experience with this new dealer. They actually got something right..lol  So, i really wanted to have GM install this so there would be no question and it would be under warranty.  Even though i spent a little more than i wanted, at least i feel i'm covered now. I was advised by the first dealer to go to a stereo shop to get it done with non GM parts...lol

 

I'm also having this new dealer put a level kit on it Thursday. Its going to cost me 310.00 vs 225.00 at the speed shop. I asked and as its GM parts from them (70.00 extra over the speed shop part), any problems will be under warranty also. After all the hassle with my last two trucks, its worth it for me to kick in a few extra bucks for peace of mind. I also have a 110k extended warranty transferred over from my last truck. 

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Okay here is the update:

 

Had the dealer install remote start today, 2 new key fobs @ 275 + labor for 459 total. Yea I know, hold the "you couda's"

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had the truck for 3 hours with an oil change, wash and a recall taken care of.

As of now I am happy!

Called the Mylink app for them to update and that should happen in the next few days.

Have a great weekend everyone.

 

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Hi, everyone looks like you have a great forum here. I have a 2016 Chevy 2500 hd lt with power door locks and no remote entry system it does have the tire pressure sensor system. I purchased a Doorman key fob and programmer. With key in run position plugged the programmer it beeped, the "remote key learning activate" came up in the information center,  I pressed both lock buttons for over 30 seconds and nothing happened. Called Chevy  to have them sell me a fob and program it. They said they had never done it and would try it but if it didn't I would still have to pay for their effort. Any ideas?   Thank you  

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19 minutes ago, Jeremy e said:

I have a 2019 Silverado wt. can I program key fobs to lock and unlock without going to dealership 

Welcome to the site.

 

Did your truck come with the equipment for keyless entry installed already? Did you buy the fobs after you bought the truck?

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It has power locks on door and I haven’t bought any key fobs yet. I guess my question would be if I bought key fobs on amazon could I program them. I don’t know a lot about vehicles but just by watching YouTube vids

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35 minutes ago, Jeremy e said:

It has power locks on door and I haven’t bought any key fobs yet. I guess my question would be if I bought key fobs on amazon could I program them. I don’t know a lot about vehicles but just by watching YouTube vids

Truck has to have the RKE equipment installed, power locks are part of it, but not the main component.

 

There is a "transmitter" in the truck (if equipped) that receives the signal from the fobs and controls the functions. 

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On 1/30/2018 at 7:07 PM, crabbcat said:

Mine is a 17 1500 wt. I didn't have any of the codes  except Au3 . The kit basically comes with a wired hood latch. Everything else comes already on your truck for the remote start. During installation the tech line told them because i didn't have the AQQ   RPO code it couldn't be installed in the BCM even though the parts book sold it for my truck. After a few calls they got it done. Undisclosed before hand,  GM support  charged me 50.00 for the programming code for the BCM.  It should have been included with the kit.  The dealer was very nice and worked it out with me anyway and i still came in a few bucks under the quoted price. A 1 hour job turned into a 3 hour job through GM  not knowing  what the heck its doing.   Keep in mind your parts guy at the dealer is your best friend in these situations. 

I know this is a dead horse but do you happen to know who they called.  My dealer says it’s possible but the tech line says they can’t figure it out.  Purchased the entire kit from the dealer.

 

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