keyless entry

[Johnny5]

Did anyone buy a c5 key fob or something and connect it to our car? is that possible or does a whole alarm have to be connected?

[-=Jeff=-]

I don't think that is really feasible to do. The old GM VKE1000 kit was a universal keyless entry kit that had a GM styled remote. I had one on my 89, kit was around $100 when they were available.

I have a DEI Valet kit on my ZR-1, essentially the SAME kit as the VKE1000, a couple slight differences and different remote fobs.. I paid $35 for it and then installed it myself

[Billy Mild]

I have seen that the VKE1000 kit is still around but it is NOS.

How difficult is it to install? I would rather have GM looking remotes vs. aftermarket ones.

[-=Jeff=-]

this is geared towards a 89-older, but will help

http://www.batee.com/corvette/keylessentry/

up to you to make the difficulty decision as I don't know you skill set for installing these. I have installed 4 or 5 alarms and a couple entry kits so it was not bad to me

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by Billy Mild

I have seen that the VKE1000 kit is still around but it is NOS.

How difficult is it to install? I would rather have GM looking remotes vs. aftermarket ones.

Since PKE wasn't available till 93 from the factory whatever you have wont be factory anyway. Just get a viper remote entry system without the alarm. It will be in your pocket most of the time who will ever know. I have run that option in 3 c4's to date without a problem. The PKE system from the factory was nothing but problems.

[-=Jeff=-]

yeah something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Directed-Elec...=1&*entries*=0



or if you want PKE:
https://www.amazon.com/DEI-Passive-A...=1&*entries*=0

EDIT: the 2101L is essentially the VKE-1000.. I mean the wiring is 98% the same. for a fraction of the price. I have that same one, but an older model with older remotes. The trunk button on mine says Aux, I don't have it connected currently, as I use the second pulse of the Unlock for the Hatch release. I might rewire it for the aux wire though

[Billy Mild]

It seemed like a lot of people liked the VKE1000 at least from the research I have done. Was the VKE1000 a plug and plug affair for 1993-up cars?

[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by Billy Mild

It seemed like a lot of people liked the VKE1000 at least from the research I have done. Was the VKE1000 a plug and plug affair for 1993-up cars?

no it is not a plugin solution. If it were me I would buy the one I posted.. it is virtually the SAME as the VKE. if I recall there was a member here selling VKE for $200 or close to it..

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by Billy Mild

It seemed like a lot of people liked the VKE1000 at least from the research I have done. Was the VKE1000 a plug and plug affair for 1993-up cars?

No it is complex and a lot of wires and was normally a dealer aftermarket install. Today's tech is much better I suggest you listen to -=JEFF=- he knows what he is talking about. He has done a few electronic projects for me in the past.

[Billy Mild]

I can do stereo installs, but I will leave installing Keyless Entry system to the experts.

When I called a local car audio shop(well recommended BTW), they don't install customer provided hardware. They will only install Viper systems. I was concerned installing a true aftermarket system due to the Key Fobs, and wanting a more "factory" solution. Sounds like ZR-1 guys could care less about having it look factory.