Guest Posted December 28, 2001 Share Posted December 28, 2001 Hey Guys,<BR>Just a note....check out e-bay for used remotes from time to time. I just got two used 4 button Cadillac remotes for $60.00 delivered to my home!!!!! They are in very good shape and work perfect.....why beat your head against a wall when there are good remotes out there. Just look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted December 28, 2001 Share Posted December 28, 2001 Not all remotes are the same....You could also be out $60.<P>I purchased three different Buick remotes at the Buick convention and none of them work.<P>There are two important items... the frequency of the unit and do they actually work. If either are wrong you will have an expensive key flob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcams76 Posted December 28, 2001 Share Posted December 28, 2001 I just ordered my remote from: <A HREF="http://www.remotesunlimited.com" TARGET=_blank>www.remotesunlimited.com</A> at 1-877-719-1900. For $59.00. They are making them for us now, 4 button.<BR>They said thanks for the business.<BR>We need more vendors.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcams76 Posted December 29, 2001 Share Posted December 29, 2001 Update:<BR>The guy called back and stated Reatta remotes are only $39.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard S Posted December 29, 2001 Share Posted December 29, 2001 Check the archives on remotesunlimited. They originally had caddy remotes that were identical in quality to the Buick. The $40 unit they are now shipping is a much chincier [sp?] Asian version that many have said have no identification on the buttons and is poor quality, though they work. I would opt for the used caddy if it has the proper code and is guaranteed to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragster Posted December 30, 2001 Share Posted December 30, 2001 Okay - I plead ignorant on this. Once you purchase a used or "new" remote how do you program it to work on your car? Shows my knowledge of this stuff now doesn't it!<BR>Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brolliar Posted December 31, 2001 Share Posted December 31, 2001 Hi,<P>This site tells how to program the remote. <A HREF="http://www.reatta.net/faq.html#REMOTE" TARGET=_blank>http://www.reatta.net/faq.html#REMOTE</A> <P>It says:<P>1. Turn the Key on and open trunk <BR>2. On the left side of the trunk, remove the carpeting. You should see a green wire near the brake controller and harness. <BR>3. Ground this green wire to the body of the car. <BR>4. Wait for the doors to lock and unlock. This takes about 2 seconds. A note; be sure to have the windows down so you don't lock yourself out. <BR>5. Press the unlock button on the first transmitter twice waiting one second between presses. Wait for the doors to lock and unlock, this should take about 2 seconds. <BR>6. Press the unlock button on the second transmitter right away after step 5. Wait for the doors to lock and unlock. <BR>7. Remove the ground and put carpet back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ranger Posted January 1, 2002 Share Posted January 1, 2002 Got my 91-96 Cad. remote on eBay for $36 delivered, looks new, icon on all four buttons but made in Japan. Followed both sets of instructions from the site, the remote didn't work. Finally, after grounding, hit each of the four buttons once, unlock, lock, trunk and lights. Now it works great. Very pleased. Thanks again to you folks on the site and Happy New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2002 Share Posted January 1, 2002 I just looked and my origional 1989 Buick remote is also made in Japan. A Toyota Reatta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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