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Remote Keyless Entry (1/7)
10/24/07 10:30am

LilRed81
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Granbury, TX - USA

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1981 Red/Red with Mirrored T-Tops

Joined: 7/30/2007
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Has anyone installed remote keyless entry (either the standard beep-beep type or the fancy new RFID, C6-style kind) on their C3? My "round" key is getting sort of bent from all of the lock/unlock cycles and I'd like to skip that hole "get the key in the lock at night without scratching the paint" thing.

Thanks, guys!

Corey

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Remote Keyless Entry (2/7)
10/26/07 1:53pm

aceinthehole

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Manteca, CA - USA

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1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

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Man that sounds slick Corey. Wish I didn't have anything else to do with my money Confused

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Remote Keyless Entry (3/7)
10/26/07 5:40pm

cilrah

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Port Orchard, WA - USA

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1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48

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I had an alarm installed which included keyless enter, I love it and it serves two purposes, security and keyless entry. It had a remote start feature but I decided to leave that off. Also the doors automatically lock when driving off Thumbs%20Up

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Remote Keyless Entry (4/7)
10/28/07 5:17am

edoff13
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Hopkins, MN - USA

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1982 Vette. Black, Gray leather interior. 3D Printed Air Cleaners

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Hey Corey;

I have purchased a keyless system and added (3) power outlets to my 82. (2) Drivers side, one Keyed the other constent power. I have not wired in the keyless yet. I am still working in replacing all the electrical parts in the drivers door. I will be wiring the keyless into the existing security harness. It is located behind the passenger seat and under the storage box. I can send your pictures of all of this. Good Luck, Tim

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Remote Keyless Entry (5/7)
10/28/07 6:43pm

kstyer

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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA

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1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!

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You can get it done locally, or do it yourself. It is much easier if you already have power door locks. If so, you can go to AutoZone, Murrys, etc and get a kit for about 40 or 50 bucks. Install can be done in an afternoon.

I just got one for my MiniVan for my wife's benefit. It is nice for me, but it really helps her. I will put it in soon.

If you don't have power locks already, it is more difficult. You must install more wires and lock actuators. You can also get this done from custom shops or but a more expensive kit with the parts needed.

kstyer2007-10-28 18:44:32

Remote Keyless Entry (6/7)
10/30/07 4:08pm

LilRed81
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Granbury, TX - USA

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1981 Red/Red with Mirrored T-Tops

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I do have factory power locks so I figured there should be a kit out there. I also know that it has a factory alarm (honks the horn if you try to unlock it from the inside). Didn't know if that would be difficult to override.

Thanks for the help!
Corey

Remote Keyless Entry (7/7)
10/31/07 3:17am

dwright
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Victor, NY - USA

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2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe

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If you go for it, let us know how the install went.

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