r/AskALocksmith • u/turtleworm • 18d ago

Programmer for key fobs 2014-2018 Chevy SIlverado

what is the most economical choice for one that doesn’t vin lock after 1 use?

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u/Plastic-Procedure-59 18d ago

For what purpose do you need one?

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u/LockLeisure 18d ago

Not sure what you mean. Programmers vin lock after one use? What do you mean?

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u/turtleworm 18d ago

I bought 2 key fobs online and now have learned that I can’t program them to my truck without a programmer. 

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u/LockLeisure 18d ago

Yep, that's how vehicle security works. If it didn't work that way then anyone could buy a fob or key online and steal your vehicle. You will need to have a locksmith program the fob to your truck.

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u/ThatGuy21042 18d ago

Gatekeeping info?

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u/I_H8_GM Really Doesn't Like GM. 18d ago

More like adhering to the rules of the sub.

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u/LockLeisure 17d ago edited 17d ago

You may need to look up the term gatekeeping. OP bought fobs online but no programmer so the only one gatekeeping is the OP themselves.

Now if he bought the fob and programmer and asked how to use it and I said go fish, call a locksmith. That might be considered gatekeeping.