Chevrolet Camaro Key Replacement (1995-2002) in Ventura County

The real question is not whether your battery is dead, but whether your VATS resistor pellet still reads correctly. That flashing security light is classic VATS failure on 4th-gen Camaros. The resistor pellet in your key blade has one of 15 possible resistance values, and if it does not match what the ignition module expects, the car kills the fuel pump and starter. We measure the resistance with an ohmmeter, cut a fresh VATS key with the correct value, and test it on-site. Usually under $100, no tow to the dealer needed. Call us at (805) 790-8162.

You can, but the real question is whether it is worth the risk of bricking the fob if you miss a step. The 1999-2002 Camaros do support on-board remote programming: you pull the radio fuse, cycle the ignition three times within five seconds, then hold lock and unlock on the new fob for about 15 seconds. But here is the catch: programming a new remote erases all existing remote codes, so every fob you want to keep must be reprogrammed in the same session. Your VATS resistor key must already match, too. We do this in minutes on-site if you would rather not gamble.

Just VATS. No transponder chip on any 1995-2002 Camaro, regardless of trim. Your Z28 uses a resistor pellet embedded in the key blade, and the ignition cylinder reads that resistance value every time you turn the key. We cut and match the resistor on our HPC machine right at your location. No OBD programming, no computer flash, no dealer visit required.

The real question is why the dealer wants $150 to $300 for something this straightforward. Your 2002 SS uses the same VATS resistor key as every other 4th-gen Camaro. We cut the key, match the resistance, and program your remote fob for $75 to $125 total. That covers door, trunk, and ignition keys plus fob sync. No computer flash required on these cars, which is why we can do it faster and cheaper than the dealer. Call (805) 790-8162 and we will come to you anywhere in Ventura County.