Adding a Key Fob

[custodian]

Can a remote key fob be added to an 85 C10 that has power door locks?

 

[RecklessWOT]

I don't see why not.

Just have to pay someone to hook it up the way you would a remote starter. I don't know of any DIY kits but I've never looked because I've never had a truck with power locks. But it's a simple wiring thing with a radio transmitter, it can't be too hard at all if you know a little about electrical stuff.

 

[Swearbody]

Absolutely yes!!! My first job was doing just this thing. There are a plethora of kits available for just the fob or you can go ahead and install an aftermarket alarm. MOST good alarm kits come with a fob that unlocks doors. Hell you can have remote start, alarm,windows down,doors the whole nine.

 

[Swearbody]

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai...ahUKEwjA2vXyj5rtAhV3TDABHUQ6DuAQpysIFQ&adurl=

 

[RoryH19]

Yes not an issue. My R10 has a simple lock and unlock alarm setup.
For my k5 it's a remote start alarm. Of course it locks and unlocks, turns park lights on...I also set it to lock the doors when I put it in drive and unlock when the key is turned off. Will probably add a module to roll the back window down from the fob.

 

[bucket]

You can also use a factory GM setup from a common late 90's car.

http://www.montecarloss.com/community/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=975362

^I'm not sure that link worked

 

[custodian]

Thanks, I'll look into those kits.

 

[Matt69olds]

Since I’m cheap, and have access to a salvage yard that gives me the freedom to wander around and brainstorm, this is probably what I would do.


http://www.montecarloss.com/community/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=975362

 

[bucket]

Since I’m cheap, and have access to a salvage yard that gives me the freedom to wander around and brainstorm, this is probably what I would do.


http://www.montecarloss.com/community/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=975362

Great minds think alike?

I pulled my setup from a '97 Lumina that I parted years ago. I've never installed it because I couldn't ever decide which vehicle I wanted to put it in. I think I just need to go get more and put the keyless setups in a bunch of them.

But on the other hand, I hardly ever lock my doors, lol.

 

[Snoots]

You can also use a factory GM setup from a common late 90's car.

http://www.montecarloss.com/community/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=975362

^I'm not sure that link worked

I agree. Much better than one of those 'aftermarket' types.

 

[AuroraGirl]

Great minds think alike?

I pulled my setup from a '97 Lumina that I parted years ago. I've never installed it because I couldn't ever decide which vehicle I wanted to put it in. I think I just need to go get more and put the keyless setups in a bunch of them.

But on the other hand, I hardly ever lock my doors, lol.

Is it from cars where you use the obd2 connector to program more? My 99 aurora has rke that you have to ground a pin and do that way. No diagnostics in tech 2 for it. It also has pass key ii. My guess is anything rke amd pass key 2 or without anti theft is what you would find the module from? My 99 park avenue has it connected to the class 2 data bus and pass key 3 so no go

 

[bucket]

Is it from cars where you use the obd2 connector to program more? My 99 aurora has rke that you have to ground a pin and do that way. No diagnostics in tech 2 for it. It also has pass key ii. My guess is anything rke amd pass key 2 or without anti theft is what you would find the module from? My 99 park avenue has it connected to the class 2 data bus and pass key 3 so no go

It has a dedicated wire that just gets jumpered to ground for programing. On the W body, it's in the trunk.

 

[eskimomann209]

To touch on this a bit. Even if the truck DOESNT have power locks you can still install an aftermarket one for an alarm/ remote start.

 

[Matt69olds]

Great minds think alike?

I pulled my setup from a '97 Lumina that I parted years ago. I've never installed it because I couldn't ever decide which vehicle I wanted to put it in. I think I just need to go get more and put the keyless setups in a bunch of them.

But on the other hand, I hardly ever lock my doors, lol.

I guess they do think alike! I didn’t notice you posted the exact same link. I have that link saved for a rainy day project that I will probably never get around to trying.

 

[AuroraGirl]

I guess they do think alike! I didn’t notice you posted the exact same link. I have that link saved for a rainy day project that I will probably never get around to trying.

Lots of stuff to do before that just like 260 swapping your square!