Replacing 1995 Key Fob - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

RichieDMD · 08-26-2021

So, I'm looking at a 1995 ZR-1 to possibly purchase. Seller says both key fobs are broken. I've been looking online for replacement options and haven't found much. Can replacements be found and if so are they hard to find?

GOLDCYLON · 08-27-2021

Here is my advise

look on corvette forum in the c4 parts for sale section as they pop up from time to time. There are different styles of fobs. You will need a two button fob that locks and unlocks the doors and has a button for the hatch. There are 1 button fobs out there that are for convertibles. Also the later fobs are the style that are most desirable and they have a screw on the back of the fob to replace the battery and keep the half's together. The early units snap together and have to be gently pryed apart to open them. Good luck. GC

RichieDMD · 08-27-2021

Can you still get them from a dealer?

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 08-27-2021

Negative on the dealer availability.
Also, C-4 ZR-1's that used a fob, i.e. 93-95, only came with a single fob, not two from the factory.
You can buy replacement cases if just the case is broken.
I would add that the electronics rarely fail.
The rubber buttons may deteriorate, but otherwise it is usually the case that fails.
Many do not understand or correctly follow the programming instructions, and sometimes the car is "difficult" to communicate with.
Good luck with your search.

Marty

GOLDCYLON · 08-27-2021

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichieDMD

Can you still get them from a dealer?

No hence the suggestion on Corvette Forum or perhaps EBay

zyal8r · 08-27-2021

Hi Rich. In the C4 parts for sale on Corvette Forum, there is a guy selling three refurbished fobs. I believe he wants $325. Looks like one just sold, actually.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-for-sale.html

I'm contemplating one as the '95 I just bought (will be transported shortly!) only has one. My '96 came with two and I thought generally that these cars came with two.

BTW I've been watching your post the last few weeks - I think you've found a nice car at a good price, given the market. There is a '95 red (#23) newly posted on the zr1.net classifieds with 61k miles for $35k. A '95 green/tan (#277) was just posted on Autotrader for $26,900, FYI as well.

Mike

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 08-27-2021

Provided more specifics on PKE fobs in my earlier post.

Marty

zyal8r · 08-27-2021

Marty, interesting info! I didn't know C4 ZR-1s didn't have two fobs... any idea why? Didn't all non-ZR-1s come with two? My '96 has two, I'm the second owner but have owned it over 20 years.

Thanks for sharing!

Mike

Demps · 08-27-2021

Mike, is a yellow '95 being shipped?

The coupe fob has two buttons (door & hatch); convertible has one (door).

A second fob was a $100 option. One of the few things I've found unique on a window sticker.

Ted

HAWAIIZR-1 · 08-28-2021

My 95 Z also came with two key fobs, but I am the third owner so maybe an extra fob was purchased?

This guy in the video stated they come with two key fobs and he mentioned it twice. When I had my 90 Z, I bought a GM NOS keyless entry system to upgrade to, but I gave up after thinking it might be above my skill level to install.

https://youtu.be/X8DhGSNSga4

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08-26-2021	#1
RichieDMD Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Oregon Posts: 67	Replacing 1995 Key Fob So, I'm looking at a 1995 ZR-1 to possibly purchase. Seller says both key fobs are broken. I've been looking online for replacement options and haven't found much. Can replacements be found and if so are they hard to find?

08-27-2021	#3
RichieDMD Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Oregon Posts: 67	Re: Replacing 1995 Key Fob Can you still get them from a dealer?

08-27-2021	#4
DRM500RUBYZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, New Jersey Posts: 2,573	Re: Replacing 1995 Key Fob Negative on the dealer availability. Also, C-4 ZR-1's that used a fob, i.e. 93-95, only came with a single fob, not two from the factory. You can buy replacement cases if just the case is broken. I would add that the electronics rarely fail. The rubber buttons may deteriorate, but otherwise it is usually the case that fails. Many do not understand or correctly follow the programming instructions, and sometimes the car is "difficult" to communicate with. Good luck with your search. Marty Last edited by DRM500RUBYZR-1; 08-27-2021 at 10:08 PM. Reason: Added specificity on ZR-1 Fobs

08-27-2021	#6
zyal8r Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Raymore, MO Posts: 121	Re: Replacing 1995 Key Fob Hi Rich. In the C4 parts for sale on Corvette Forum, there is a guy selling three refurbished fobs. I believe he wants $325. Looks like one just sold, actually. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-for-sale.html I'm contemplating one as the '95 I just bought (will be transported shortly!) only has one. My '96 came with two and I thought generally that these cars came with two. BTW I've been watching your post the last few weeks - I think you've found a nice car at a good price, given the market. There is a '95 red (#23) newly posted on the zr1.net classifieds with 61k miles for $35k. A '95 green/tan (#277) was just posted on Autotrader for $26,900, FYI as well. Mike

08-27-2021	#7
DRM500RUBYZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, New Jersey Posts: 2,573	Re: Replacing 1995 Key Fob Provided more specifics on PKE fobs in my earlier post. Marty

08-27-2021	#2
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,154	Re: Replacing 1995 Key Fob Here is my advise look on corvette forum in the c4 parts for sale section as they pop up from time to time. There are different styles of fobs. You will need a two button fob that locks and unlocks the doors and has a button for the hatch. There are 1 button fobs out there that are for convertibles. Also the later fobs are the style that are most desirable and they have a screw on the back of the fob to replace the battery and keep the half's together. The early units snap together and have to be gently pryed apart to open them. Good luck. GC __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V Last edited by GOLDCYLON; 08-28-2021 at 02:09 AM.

08-27-2021	#8
zyal8r Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Raymore, MO Posts: 121	Re: Replacing 1995 Key Fob Marty, interesting info! I didn't know C4 ZR-1s didn't have two fobs... any idea why? Didn't all non-ZR-1s come with two? My '96 has two, I'm the second owner but have owned it over 20 years. Thanks for sharing! Mike

08-27-2021	#9
Demps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Niceville Posts: 997	Re: Replacing 1995 Key Fob Mike, is a yellow '95 being shipped? The coupe fob has two buttons (door & hatch); convertible has one (door). A second fob was a $100 option. One of the few things I've found unique on a window sticker. Ted

08-28-2021	#10
HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,565	Replacing 1995 Key Fob My 95 Z also came with two key fobs, but I am the third owner so maybe an extra fob was purchased? This guy in the video stated they come with two key fobs and he mentioned it twice. When I had my 90 Z, I bought a GM NOS keyless entry system to upgrade to, but I gave up after thinking it might be above my skill level to install. https://youtu.be/X8DhGSNSga4 Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048 Last edited by HAWAIIZR-1; 08-28-2021 at 02:41 AM.