You are correct, if you have the numbers from the fob the ECU can be programed to recognize it. You could also get a credit card type fob for about $35 and do the same thing. The only difference, other than size, is that the CC fob will have to be placed on the key housing on the bike in order to start the bike.What he said. Plus, I have an extra pair of credit card fobs I bought, in case you'd also like to get a spare. New, not used, still in the bag.
What he said. Plus, I have an extra pair of credit card fobs I bought, in case you'd also like to get a spare. New, not used, still in the bag.Already have a credit card fob & a key blank ordered but thanks any way.
So the credit card fob will work for an 09?According to this thread http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=471.msg4507#msg4507 they will work. I'm looking to have an extra one to keep with me on long trips JIC. Never worried about it or thought I'd need an extra till this one jumped out of my pocket.
Hmmm... that might be worth getting if so just for a back up. Is it really the size of a credit card and easily fits in your wallet?
So is it literally the size of a credit card (including thickness), or is that just what they call them?
No it is much thicker then a credit card but much thinner then a full on fob. In fact the small fob still contains another hard key.
The beauty of the small fob is that you can have it in your luggage or hidden on the bike somewhere without it enabling KIPASS. Mine is permanently hidden on my bike such that if I lose my fob I can use it to get home, buy another fob and be able to program the ECU (you need at least one authorized fob to program the ECU).
This is exactly why I'm getting one of each. As well a a key blank for each. Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me...
Here is mine
The beauty of the small fob is that you can have it in your luggage or hidden on the bike somewhere without it enabling KIPASS. Mine is permanently hidden on my bike such that if I lose my fob I can use it to get home, buy another fob and be able to program the ECU (you need at least one authorized fob to program the ECU).
Jay, here's a closer picture of the 2010 CC fob, though it doesn't quite show the thickness. The other fob is for my Coocase, as is the red spare key.
Thanks brutha! I usually have my trunk with me anyways, so that's actually a pretty good idea with the key chain.
Is there any difference in functionality or battery life between the cc fob and the regular fob?? Or can you just use the cc as your "main" fob?
Me too. My trunk has all my junk in it.
Is there any difference in functionality or battery life between the cc fob and the regular fob?? Or can you just use the cc as your "main" fob?