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Keyless entry - 4/27/2008 7:39:28 PM

KbdKid

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Hello All. Just found this forum and it is a wealth of info. I just purchased a 2008 Silverado WT with power locks. I assumed it had keyless entry, but it did not. Can the dealer retrofit keyless entry?

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RE: Keyless entry - 4/27/2008 7:53:59 PM

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Welcome to the forum!!! They should be able to do it but they will want to charge you an arm and a leg to do it.

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RE: Keyless entry - 4/27/2008 8:35:27 PM

Spaz563

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I also have an 08 WT with power locks and I asked my dealer if they could put the keyless on there when I got it and they said that the WT isn't programmable for it, but you can go get an aftermarket keyless or security system and it will work.....that's what I did.

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RE: Keyless entry - 4/28/2008 5:14:04 AM

KbdKid

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Spaz563,
Thansk for the info. What brand of aftermarket entry system did you get and are you happy with it?

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RE: Keyless entry - 4/28/2008 9:43:51 AM

Spaz563

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It's a CrimeStopper brand security system, I'm pretty sure it's a 2000 series. I am very pleased with it, you can set it to different sesitivities for your personal liking and can be so sensitive that if someone gets within a few inches of the vehicle it will go off. It cost me about $300. If you want just the keyless entry though it will probably cost about $150ish.

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RE: Keyless entry - 4/28/2008 8:51:57 PM

charlie pachanga

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Some vehicles can of the assembly plant with out the Reciever it needs to make GM OE keyless work. They all have a reciever even the entry level (non power lock/windows). The reciever is for the Tire pressure monitors (government mandated). You can add a aftermarket keyless or alarm upgrade. If you want more info pm or email and I will give you more info.

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RE: Keyless entry - 4/29/2008 5:08:38 AM

KbdKid

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Charlie,
Thanks for the info. I finally contacted the dealer and they said on my 2008 WT it could be done, $225 installed.

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RE: Keyless entry - 4/30/2008 2:27:19 PM

speedy58

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if your gonna do that might as well get the remote start as well
its already wired in all the new body chevys
all models even the WTs

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