Keys Jammed; Steering Wheel Stuck - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

GeneDoc · 04-12-2011, 10:21 PM

Please look at the picture. Do folks think there too many keys and/or parts on my key ring? A few cars, a remote key fob, and a few other keys. In my mind, not too many pieces on this ring. No fancy little toys or gadgets on it.

I was turning right and suddenly realized the wheel was stuck and I was forced into a sharper right turn than I liked because I wasn't able to turn the key back to straighten out my course. I was able to "unforce" it by rotating the wheel counterclockwise, but this ended up bending my key a little. I was able to bend the key back, but I am lucky I wasn't being an idiot making a hard 'n fast move when I turned the car (easy to do -- this thing rides on rails).

I haven't had problems like this with keys getting stuck in other cars, so I'm surprised to have this happen with the Camaro. I'll solve it for now by putting in a small spacer ring to lower the remaining keys from my Camaro key when I'm driving. Hopefully this will help.

Forcer · 04-12-2011, 10:24 PM

that is scary... i dont give it the chance though, on my camaro key i only have my gym membership key, and my 1970 camaro key. heh my other house and work keys etc... are on a seperate key ring.

Jason7 · 04-12-2011, 10:30 PM

Keyfob + house key

kpwalls06 · 04-12-2011, 10:32 PM

I'm with Forcer. I tried a spacer ring, and I ended up having the keys knocking on my leg, and against the dash. I took everything off, now it's the SS key all alone while I'm driving.

wbdinger · 04-12-2011, 10:55 PM

SCARY WOW!!
Did you know that many keys hanging off of the ignition switch wears the switch and tumblers out prematurely and soon will not work at all.Not to mention the steering lockup you had.
I have a rule in our household that any vehicle key set has a MAX of 2 items per key ring.
Other keys/fobs can be kept in coat pocket or what ever, cause you can only drive 1 ata time

SUX2BU · 04-12-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kpwalls06

I'm with Forcer. I tried a spacer ring, and I ended up having the keys knocking on my leg, and against the dash. I took everything off, now it's the SS key all alone while I'm driving.

Same here. i only have my SS fey and a little keychain my parents gave me with my name on it. I enter my house through the garage so no need for a house key and I can only drive one car at a time so no need for any other car keys.

ss=scuba steve · 04-12-2011, 11:02 PM

Yeah dude you have waaaayyy to much junk on that key ring.... isn't that annoying to carry around?

DarkneSS · 04-12-2011, 11:04 PM

Ive had the wheel/key lock problem on every car Ive ever driven. Make sure your wheels are straight when you turn the car off and dont move the wheel.

MOMSREDSS · 04-12-2011, 11:06 PM

My Camaro key, fob & Chevy key ring is all that's on my key ring.

Corran9 · 04-13-2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason7

Keyfob + house key

Same. And sometimes I'm tempted to take off the house key, I never use it.

SlingShot · 04-13-2011, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason7

Keyfob + house key

All three of my cars the same ... I hate carrying around a big gob of keys ...

tones8 · 04-13-2011, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason7

Keyfob + house key

keyfob + housekey + bottle opener

GeneDoc · 04-13-2011, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpwalls06

I'm with Forcer. I tried a spacer ring, and I ended up having the keys knocking on my leg, and against the dash. I took everything off, now it's the SS key all alone while I'm driving.

It's happened that I am out of the house and needed one of the other car keys, so I'm not excited about being out with only one particular car key. Maybe there's some quick-release way (e.g. carabiner) I could implement that only puts one key in the ignition at a time. I have kids and also don't want to be out of the house without a house key. So, I think I can get it down to a set that uses the three car keys w/ fobs and the house key. Too bad the other vehicles don't use the same style fob/key as the Charger and Camaro where it's all built into one.

Yes, it is bulky. I typically take it out when I'm at home/work, otherwise there are jokes about bananas and being happy.

HDDAN · 04-13-2011, 05:29 AM

Key and enhanced Lojac fob on Camro's ring. My other car's keys are on a seperate ring, my Harley keys are on another ring. The house keys are on another ring. Yes, I carry 4 keyrings all summer.

04-12-2011, 10:21 PM	#1
GeneDoc Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Green Bay Posts: 30 View My Garage	Keys Jammed; Steering Wheel Stuck Please look at the picture. Do folks think there too many keys and/or parts on my key ring? A few cars, a remote key fob, and a few other keys. In my mind, not too many pieces on this ring. No fancy little toys or gadgets on it. I was turning right and suddenly realized the wheel was stuck and I was forced into a sharper right turn than I liked because I wasn't able to turn the key back to straighten out my course. I was able to "unforce" it by rotating the wheel counterclockwise, but this ended up bending my key a little. I was able to bend the key back, but I am lucky I wasn't being an idiot making a hard 'n fast move when I turned the car (easy to do -- this thing rides on rails). I haven't had problems like this with keys getting stuck in other cars, so I'm surprised to have this happen with the Camaro. I'll solve it for now by putting in a small spacer ring to lower the remaining keys from my Camaro key when I'm driving. Hopefully this will help. Attached Images __________________ Finally joined the club!

04-12-2011, 10:55 PM	#5
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	SCARY WOW!! Did you know that many keys hanging off of the ignition switch wears the switch and tumblers out prematurely and soon will not work at all.Not to mention the steering lockup you had. I have a rule in our household that any vehicle key set has a MAX of 2 items per key ring. Other keys/fobs can be kept in coat pocket or what ever, cause you can only drive 1 ata time __________________ DYI Oil Catch Can, DYI dash ABL, DyI fender "V"emblems, ACC Plasma DRL, DYI Painted red SS on steering wheel, DYI CGM painted bowties on wheels, DYI Clearcoated Brake Calipers, Eibach pro 1" lowering springs, GM Heratige grill, GM skipshift eliminator, GMPP 92206992 Exhaust, 2-10" Kenwood subs w/350watt pioneer amp, RiderGraphics hood spears/gill outlines, 9x20 wheels-custom silver,weather tech mats, ARH 17/8 headers and cats. Tuned by Davenport Motorsports.

04-12-2011, 11:02 PM	#7
ss=scuba steve Drives: 2011 1SS Cyber Gray Metallic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoFla Posts: 863 View My Garage	Yeah dude you have waaaayyy to much junk on that key ring.... isn't that annoying to carry around? __________________

04-12-2011, 11:06 PM	#9
MOMSREDSS Drives: 2010 Victory RED RS/SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WA Posts: 616 View My Garage	My Camaro key, fob & Chevy key ring is all that's on my key ring. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, L99, Victory Red, Cyber Gray Stripes, Custom Painted Engine Cover, Tinted Windows, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Pedders Stainless Brake Lines, ARH Long Tube Headers, SLP Loudmouth II Axle Back, BMR Rear trailing arms, BMR Level 3 Performance Handling Package; Build Journal http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130448

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04-12-2011, 10:24 PM	#2
Forcer Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Omaha, Nebraksa Posts: 1,030 View My Garage	that is scary... i dont give it the chance though, on my camaro key i only have my gym membership key, and my 1970 camaro key. heh my other house and work keys etc... are on a seperate key ring.

04-12-2011, 10:30 PM	#3
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04-12-2011, 10:32 PM	#4
kpwalls06 Cory Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6; Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Carrollton, Tx Posts: 299 View My Garage	I'm with Forcer. I tried a spacer ring, and I ended up having the keys knocking on my leg, and against the dash. I took everything off, now it's the SS key all alone while I'm driving.

04-12-2011, 11:04 PM	#8
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Ive had the wheel/key lock problem on every car Ive ever driven. Make sure your wheels are straight when you turn the car off and dont move the wheel.

04-13-2011, 05:29 AM	#14
HDDAN Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 2007 HD FLSTC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 1,510	Key and enhanced Lojac fob on Camro's ring. My other car's keys are on a seperate ring, my Harley keys are on another ring. The house keys are on another ring. Yes, I carry 4 keyrings all summer.