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2005 Chevrolet Corvette Smart Key M3N-65981403
FCC IDM3N-65981403Part #15212382Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
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2005 Chevrolet Corvette Smart Key M3N-65981403
FCC IDM3N-65981403Part #10372541Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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The 2005 Corvette uses a remote keyless entry fob, but a lot of owners don't realize there's a hidden mechanical key blade tucked inside it. Press the small release on the back of the fob, slide the blade out, and there's a covered lock cylinder on the driver's door handle for exactly this situation. Worth knowing before the battery dies at night in a parking lot. Also worth knowing: this fob takes a CR2032, and a weak one doesn't just shorten range. It can cause the vehicle security system to get inconsistent signals and throw a warning on the dash. Swap the battery before you assume the fob or the system is failing.
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I was working out of Fletcher Hills on a Saturday when I got a call from a guy visiting family in El Cajon. He had driven his 2005 Corvette down from out of the area and wanted a spare key made. Said he'd never had one, and after a long drive he figured it was time to stop procrastinating.

He wanted to know whether aftermarket was worth it or if he should just go to the dealer. Honest question, and I've heard it a hundred times.

Here's my honest answer: the quality of an aftermarket fob comes down to who's sourcing it. The fob has to match the correct factory FCC ID and button configuration for this generation Corvette, the circuit board has to be solid, and the CR2032 contacts have to seat right. I test every batch that goes in my van. If a blank doesn't pass my check before the job starts, it doesn't go in the customer's hand.

I cut the blade to match his existing key and programmed the new fob on site using my diagnostic equipment. The whole thing took about forty minutes in his relative's driveway. He held both fobs, clicked them back to back, and they performed identically. No bowtie logo on the new housing, but everything that matters was right.

He mentioned the dealer had quoted him a number that made him put it off for two years. He paid a fraction of that with me. That was the afterthought. The actual job was just clean and done.

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“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”

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“Tim is a hero. He programmed a master proximity key for a newer Volkswagen that multiple locksmiths refused to touch. He spent hours until late at night making sure every function worked perfectly. The skill level here is incredible.”

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My fob shell is cracking around the key ring loop. Can you swap the housing without reprogramming everything?
Yes, and this is actually a common fix on these fobs. The housings on C5-generation Corvette remotes are known to get brittle over time, especially around the loop and the seam where the two halves meet. The circuit board and its programmed data stay intact through a shell swap. You transfer the board, the button pads, and the battery into a fresh housing and you're done. No reprogramming needed because nothing about the key's identity changes. I can also pull the blade out and cut a clean replacement if the original is worn. Shell swap is a quick on-site job.
What exactly is in this fob that makes it work with the car?
The dash is showing a security warning. What does that mean and what should I do?
I bought a replacement fob online. Can I program it myself or do I need a tech?
What happens if I lose both keys and have nothing left to start the car?
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