Use CA remote instead of regular keyless remote

bp05 · 08-20-2016, 12:28 PM

Need a new remote. Am going to order the non-CA remote, but was wondering if a CA remote can be programmed (by deslership).

This would cut the cost in the long run of having to buy a remote every time the battery dies.

jaye944 · 08-23-2016, 08:21 AM

the CA needs to be programmed;
a keyfob by default is just that; does some functionality but not the full CA

The CA keys you replace the battery, why are you buying a new remote every time?
even non CA keys you charge in the key holder?

jaye944 · 08-23-2016, 08:21 AM

they are 2 DIFFERENT KEYS,

CA has a replaceable battery
non-ca does not and you charge it up

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jaye944 Captain 1014 Rep 638 Posts Drives: a Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: a iTrader: (0)	the CA needs to be programmed; a keyfob by default is just that; does some functionality but not the full CA The CA keys you replace the battery, why are you buying a new remote every time? even non CA keys you charge in the key holder?
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jaye944 Captain 1014 Rep 638 Posts Drives: a Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: a iTrader: (0)	they are 2 DIFFERENT KEYS, CA has a replaceable battery non-ca does not and you charge it up
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