What keys are y’all using?

[kbuskill]

My Esky fob with custom Masonic emblem on the back....



On my '08 Burb you can program the fobs without any outside help, like a Tech2... but the 2010 or 2011 and up requires a dealer or locksmith or a Tech2 to program.

I personally feel like the Esky fobs are more durable and have better range than the original fobs.

The Esky fobs can be had on Ebay for around $20-$25.

 

[Nrphlly]

My Esky fob with custom Masonic emblem on the back....
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On my '08 Burb you can program the fobs without any outside help, like a Tech2... but the 2010 or 2011 and up requires a dealer or locksmith or a Tech2 to program.

I personally feel like the Esky fobs are more durable and have better range than the original fobs.

The Esky fobs can be had on Ebay for around $20-$25.

yupper I know this is what I need!!!!! That’s it!!! I will get these!!! This fob is ridiculous!!! Buttons mashed in already on the new one!!!

 

[JEndsley]

You mentioned the tech 2 scanner to program fobs. I have an 11 Yukon XL bought used a few months ago. I bought some replacement fobs thinking I had heard I could program myself. Still haven't done due to being too cheap to pay dealer I guess. Is there a way with the tech 2, and is there a clone or software that can be used with a OBD 2 tool. I have seen and used similar for Ford and FCA, but apparently GM is more stingy with their code, or less demand. Any thoughts? I did search tech 2 on eBay and got quite the cornucopia of stuff. I wouldn't know what to look at, let alone buy.

 

[kbuskill]

You mentioned the tech 2 scanner to program fobs. I have an 11 Yukon XL bought used a few months ago. I bought some replacement fobs thinking I had heard I could program myself. Still haven't done due to being too cheap to pay dealer I guess. Is there a way with the tech 2, and is there a clone or software that can be used with a OBD 2 tool. I have seen and used similar for Ford and FCA, but apparently GM is more stingy with their code, or less demand. Any thoughts? I did search tech 2 on eBay and got quite the cornucopia of stuff. I wouldn't know what to look at, let alone buy.

Not exactly sure who this was directed at, but a Tech 2 clone can be had for around $300 and it will program the new keys/fobs.

It's not cheaper than having a dealer do it but it is a good long term investment if you plan on keeping the truck for a while. The Tech 2 is indispensable for diagnostics on these trucks.

There is also a cheaper alternative...

https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-79124-99156.aspx

Hope this helps.

 

[JEndsley]

Kbuskill. Not directed any particular direction, just a general question I guess. Thanks for the reply though. I've seen the doorman kits, not sure how I feel about them, plus I've already bought replacement fobs. The $300 is definitely more than a trip to the dealer like you said, but something to put on my wish list I guess. I like to do stuff myself, and this would probably be worth the investment long term. Had a GMC conversion van a few years ago and needed fobs for it. Never did get them programmed. Would have been a better investment while I had it I guess. LOL

 

[Drok]

Not exactly sure who this was directed at, but a Tech 2 clone can be had for around $300 and it will program the new keys/fobs.

It's not cheaper than having a dealer do it but it is a good long term investment if you plan on keeping the truck for a while. The Tech 2 is indispensable for diagnostics on these trucks.

There is also a cheaper alternative...

https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-79124-99156.aspx

Hope this helps.

i think i actually have one of those. Gonna have to find it. But whatever one i have worked for my 10 tahoe