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2001 Chevrolet Astro Remote KOBUT1BT
FCC IDKOBUT1BTPart #15732805Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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2001 Chevrolet Astro MECHANICAL-KEY
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The 2001 Astro remote setup confuses people because the KOBUT1BT (GM part 15732805) is a standalone keyless entry remote, not a transponder fob. The Astro never got a transponder/immobilizer system. It runs a plain mechanical key, B106 or B111 blade depending on the lock set, with no chip at all. So if you lose the remote, the van still starts fine with any correctly cut key. The KOBUT1BT just handles lock, unlock, panic, and rear hatch. Swap the CR2032 yearly and keep a spare key in your wallet.
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A guy in College Park, over in Oxnard, called me about his 2001 Astro cargo van. Said the remote stopped working and now his dealer was telling him he needed a new "programmed key" and to tow the van in. He was already bracing for a big hit.

I asked him a couple of questions and figured out what was going on before I even left the shop. The Astro doesn't have a transponder system. No chip in the key, no immobilizer module, no passlock relearn. It's just a mechanical key and a separate KOBUT1BT remote for the locks. Two different things.

I drove out to his apartment complex, popped open the old remote on his tailgate, and found a dead CR2032 that had been in there long enough to leave a faint white ring on the battery contact. Cleaned the board contacts, dropped in a fresh Energizer CR2032, and the remote lit up first press. Lock, unlock, panic, rear hatch, all four buttons responded clean.

Then I decoded his door lock with my B106 Lishi and cut him a spare mechanical key on the spot, since he'd been running on just one for a while. Tested it in the ignition, doors, and rear.

He kept saying he thought the key had a chip. A lot of people do with these older GMs. The Astro just never got one.

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Do I need to bring my 2001 Chevrolet Astro to a shop for a replacement remote or key?
No. I come to wherever the van is parked in Oxnard, including College Park. I carry the KOBUT1BT remotes, B106 key blanks, cutting tools, and a frequency tester in the van. The dealer route means towing if you don't have a working key, plus waiting on their parts counter to order the remote since most Chevy dealers don't stock Astro remotes anymore. GM discontinued the Astro after 2005, so dealer parts availability keeps shrinking. I handle the key cut and the remote on site, same visit.
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What do I need to have ready when you arrive to replace my Astro key?
Can I program the KOBUT1BT remote myself on my 2001 Astro?
My Astro shows "Security" or "Theft System" on the dash. Is that the remote?
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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
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MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
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Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
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