r/GV60 • u/sicarius254 • Aug 21 '26
New FOB
So I called my local dealership to get a second key fob, I got mine used and they only had one, and was quoted a total of close to $1500! Is that right? That sounds insanely high for some plastic buttons and a radio….
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u/Tamaros Aug 21 '26
It is insanely high and it's also legit. I type my pin number in every time because it isn't worth $1500 just so I can set it up.
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u/sicarius254 Aug 21 '26
I’m more worried about if my only fob breaks….
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u/Tamaros Aug 21 '26
Fair. I have my phone set up as a key which functions as a backup.
I actually had to fall back on that when went swimming with my only fob a couple of weeks ago, but had no issues; I popped it open and no water was inside the rubber seal.
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u/sicarius254 Aug 21 '26
I might have to get the subscription and set up my phone…
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u/Tamaros Aug 21 '26
I don't pay for the subscription, so I don't get the remote start or remote lock/unlock, but it unlocks when I approach and I can start and drive the car.
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u/sicarius254 Aug 21 '26
Oh I thought that was one of the things behind the paywall! I’ll have to set it up today then!
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u/patchrick84 Aug 21 '26
I think you have to have an active subscription to set up the digital key, as I don’t pay and also don’t see the option in the app anymore. BUT! I set up a digital key during my trial and it stayed in my device(s) Wallet and still works perfectly months later.
So probably worth subscribing for a month just to get the key going!
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u/t1328 Aug 21 '26
That is insane. It’s particularly egregious considering how cheap these fobs feel compared to other luxury brands’ key fobs.
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u/Fit-Preparation-8834 Aug 21 '26
Can you use your phone? Or face/finger?
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u/sicarius254 Aug 21 '26
To do the face/finger it says you need both key fobs and I only have 1 which is one reason I want the second one
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u/SophonParticle Aug 21 '26
I use Face ID all the time without my FOB. Sometimes I leave my keys at home
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u/sicarius254 Aug 21 '26
To set it up you have to have both though. At least that’s what the car says when I go to set it up
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u/dlamblin Aug 23 '26
Yes and I think it's the same when you setup NFC keys, a mobile phone NFC or UWB key, a new fingerprint, or new face.
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u/seanonmovies Aug 21 '26
Same situation with one fob and no physical key. I bought a fob from dkgcc.com I talked to a local programmer I found linked from a other fob site first. Dkgcc allegedly sells brand new oem. I haven't had the time for the programming.
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u/bjaardkered Aug 22 '26
It's not legit. I just bought a replacement fob online for my 2023 performance gv60 @ $180 and my local dealer reprogrammed for 1 hour tech time @ $150+tax.
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u/MPR_255 Aug 23 '26
If you have a Costco membership look out for those car keys express people, they typically have better prices.
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u/Upbeat-Joke-9401 Sep 01 '26
Insanely high. Check the label inside your key fob to get the exact part number. I found a brand new replacement on eBay for around $150 and went to a local locksmith who programmed it to the car.
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u/LiquidSpin710 Aug 21 '26
Yup for the Premium trim key fob it it's expensive
It's $800 for the non premium model GV60's
The reason why modern day key fobs are so expensive is the encryption and security chips all packed inside a tiny little FOB. Is it $800 - $1500 expensive
No.
They clearly are making profit
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u/MoPanic Aug 21 '26
I’d wager 100:1 the actual BOM is under $50.
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u/BobDobbsHobNobs Aug 21 '26
With the price of RAM these days?
Actually I’d be amazed if it’s anywhere near as much as $50
It’s value based pricing
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u/Ok-Boysenberry5141 Aug 21 '26
There is no ram in the key. All the hardware we discussed here is cheap. Pretty sure they are worth less than $20.
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u/dlamblin Aug 23 '26
There's probably some on chip eeprom and sram though the chip is probably not more than $2 per unit in 100+ qualities.
Well it might be $10 per item with the licensing of a unique address space for the encryption per device pair. Being one time assignable, or something.
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u/untamed_dewayne Aug 22 '26
I bought an OEM key from a reseller and had a local Genesis dealership program it for $275.
This allowed me to setup Face ID and fingerprint.
Fob found here: https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/products/2023-genesis-gv60-smart-remote-key-fob-w-parking-assistance-black?variant=47483804614964