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Lets say you purchased key fobs for your ride off Amazon

Posted on 6/18/24 at 1:58 pm
Posted by partsman103
Member since Sep 2008
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Posted on 6/18/24 at 1:58 pm
and whomever is programing them cannot get them to program. Would you be upset if you're handed a bill for labor ($90) even though the fobs could not be programed?

Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George, LA
Member since Aug 2004
80524 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:00 pm to
They still performed the labor.

You bought shite key fobs
This post was edited on 6/18/24 at 2:01 pm
Posted by wmtiger69
west monroe
Member since Nov 2007
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Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:00 pm to
Yes
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
44901 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:00 pm to
Did they tell you upfront they may not work? If so, tough titties. If not, then your anger is justfied somewhat.
Posted by pioneerbasketball
Team Bunchie
Member since Oct 2005
139098 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:00 pm to
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partsman103

Name checks out
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
40587 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:01 pm to
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even though the fobs could not be programed?


They can be programmed, this guy just wanted to sell you the fobs and program them.
Posted by Green Chili Tiger
Lurking the Tin Foil Hat Board
Member since Jul 2009
50497 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:02 pm to
quote:

Lets say you purchased key fobs for your ride off Amazon
and whomever is programing them cannot get them to program.


Now you know why the dealership want's $500 for the key fobs...
Posted by AUriptide
Member since Aug 2009
7459 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:03 pm to
I wouldn't have purchased them off Amazon.

You can buy the fob and have them programed at Batteries Plus for about that much and don't need to worry about getting screwed.
Posted by CR4090
Member since Apr 2023
8219 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:11 pm to
I've bought fobs off Amazon and programmed them myself. You got played.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
297025 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:15 pm to
quote:


Now you know why the dealership want's $500 for the key fobs...


I just paid $580 for one, from a locksmith since there is no dealer in town.
Posted by yaherrdme
The Place to Be
Member since Feb 2004
5889 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:15 pm to
Did you try to DIY program it ? .. about 6 months ago bought 2 fobs off Amazon for an 05 4Runner.. watched a youtube video, bunch open the door, shut the door, hit this button etc sequence.. thought no way it was going to work.. I was incorrect and now have 2 working fobs for $20
Posted by partsman103
Member since Sep 2008
8632 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:24 pm to
quote:

They still performed the labor


Agree

quote:

You bought shite key fobs


I am not the purchaser. A customer came to our Service Dept and threw a hissy-fit when they were charged for the labor.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
5077 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:28 pm to
If they supplied the fobs, and couldn't program them, yes I'd be upset.

If you supplied the fobs, and they couldn't program them, your displeasure should be directed towards whomever sold you the fobs...
Posted by Deplorable Duke
Lousyana
Member since Nov 2016
2619 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:31 pm to
“want’s”

What in the frick?
Posted by BigBinBR
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2023
9322 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:33 pm to
quote:

and whomever is programing them cannot get them to program. Would you be upset if you're handed a bill for labor ($90) even though the fobs could not be programed?


I would be more upset that I didn’t watch YouTube and just program them myself.
Posted by BuckyCheese
Member since Jan 2015
57778 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:34 pm to
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I would be more upset that I didn’t watch YouTube and just program them myself.


Doubt that works on all vehicles.
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
58514 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:49 pm to
quote:

I would be more upset that I didn’t watch YouTube and just program them myself.

Sorry you drive a kia
Posted by spaceranger
Member since Jan 2017
1627 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 3:07 pm to
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They still performed the labor.


They did not
The labor that was agreed upon at a certain price was labor that brought the fobs to a working condition. if the fobs are not brought to a working condition, then the agreed upon labor has not been performed
Posted by geauxturbo
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2007
4385 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 3:11 pm to
Saw this guy on YouTube

Not sure if his product is as good as he claims...but looks legit and may be worth a try if you need a Fob.

Toms Key - YouTube
Posted by BuckyCheese
Member since Jan 2015
57778 posts
Posted on 6/18/24 at 3:17 pm to
quote:

They did not
The labor that was agreed upon at a certain price was labor that brought the fobs to a working condition. if the fobs are not brought to a working condition, then the agreed upon labor has not been performed


Why is it the dealer's fault the aftermarket/used/whatever, shite fobs, wouldn't program?

His employee spent billable time trying to make the shite work.

*A lot of dealers wouldn't even try. Buy from them or adios. For the above reason.
This post was edited on 6/18/24 at 3:18 pm
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