Something I learned today about our key fobs

[Deke736]

When I lost a key on my 2011 SS I went into the dealer, gave them my VIN, and 30 minutes later walked out with a new fully programmed key and fob. It cost about $60 for the whole process and they had blank keys in the back. I was surprised at how easy and cheap it was.

Of course a few weeks after I did that I found the lost keys in my toolbox, so when I traded in the car they got 3 sets of keys.

[Squillo]

Originally Posted by Rich Gonz

I thought I dropped my key in the trunk a few weeks ago at work. I was flipping out because I knew I only had one set (waiting on the dealer to get me the second key because the car only came with one). Luckily I found it in the cupholder a few minutes later haha

I was talking about this guy....

Thought key was in trunk but found his key in the cupholder

[Mark114]

Another option is to buy just the key blade and have the dealer cut it to match your key. I think it cost me around $25 for the blade and key cut. Then I used epoxy to attach a couple of washers for a handle and I have a spare door key that I keep tucked in my wallet for just such an emergency. It is less bulky than trying to keep a spare fob around. You can always use the rear seat pass-through to access the trunk if the keys are there.

[jdam1228]

Squillo, not to jack my own thread here, but I just moved back to the mainland from Oahu. I definitely miss the island sometimes, I like the open road and the speed limits out here much better though. Damn HPD always cramping my style there haha

[06_warrior]

I was at a car wash cleaning the door panels and accidentally locked the doors with the key in the ignition and radio on. I used the phone at the office of the car wash and called OnStar and they unlocked the door. After that i now have the app on my phone and i can lock/unlock my car by my phone.

[Squillo]

Originally Posted by jdam1228

Squillo, not to jack my own thread here, but I just moved back to the mainland from Oahu. I definitely miss the island sometimes, I like the open road and the speed limits out here much better though. Damn HPD always cramping my style there haha

I'll help you jack the thread LOL What part of the island? I live in Makakilo, work at Pearl Harbor. Are you military?

[skipinminn]

$18.00 a month I call ONSTAR they OPEN the DOOR! Easy

[jdam1228]

Originally Posted by Squillo

I'll help you jack the thread LOL What part of the island? I live in Makakilo, work at Pearl Harbor. Are you military?

I'm a contractor-Network Engineer.

Work and pay was much better out here. I lived in Mililani for quite some time.

[Wolvie70]

Originally Posted by The Smashin' Pumpkin

I had the valet guy lose my key fob. He was upset that he lost it. After he was off work, he drove me home(40 miles) to get the second key fob. Got the key and drove back. He told me that I would be reimbursed for a new key. I went to the dealer the next day to order a new key fob. It was around $135. Couple days later got the new key fob. I programmed it in no time!!

Let me get this right he "lost" your keys and drove you to your house (now he knows where u live). This doesn't concern you at all? Hope he is honest.

[06_warrior]

Originally Posted by Wolvie70

Let me get this right he "lost" your keys and drove you to your house (now he knows where u live). This doesn't concern you at all? Hope he is honest.

+1 didn't even think of this. Scary thought. Hope the he has a garage.

[06_warrior]

Originally Posted by Comrando

How did you manage to 'accidentally' lock the doors?

I always have to argue with the Camaro to lock the doors with a key in the ignition. Lock button won't do it, pushing down the door button will immediately pop back up, second FOB won't do it.

I think you have to set the function on the radio for that feature. I probably didn't and still haven't.

[Marc ss]

The guy scratched your window tint from the outside?

[PQ]

Originally Posted by 06_warrior

I was at a car wash cleaning the door panels and accidentally locked the doors with the key in the ignition and radio on. I used the phone at the office of the car wash and called OnStar and they unlocked the door. After that i now have the app on my phone and i can lock/unlock my car by my phone.

Here's my OnStar video.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=165606&page=2

[tramtwo]

Originally Posted by PQ

Here's my OnStar video.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=165606&page=2

One of my top ten favorites.... you really should have your own show.