New Camaro Recall - Ignition Switch System / Key Fob - Page 147 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SSteven · 07-08-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SSteven

It depends on if they put the chip in the key or the fob itself in the recall offering. Currently, the chip is inside the FOB itself rather than the inside the key.

I have an alarm on mine, so I have to carry around 2 FOBs if I want the full alarm functionality (1 mile range). If they put the chip in the key, I can leave the GM FOB at home and only need to carry my viper FOB.

I had the recall done over lunch at Huffines in Plano and it took about 45 minutes (not bad).

The key starts my car without the FOB, so now I don't need to carry the factory FOB any longer. I have a viper aftermarket alarm and just need to carry the one Viper FOB now

This fixes an annoyance I've had since I got the aftermarket alarm.

Wabbit · 07-08-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Oh cool! ANOTHER thread showing someone's new Camaro keys! AWESOME!

Let's use that search feature so we don't create multiple threads on this....OH! And let's try posting in the proper section!

We do it so you feel loved and needed.

Jobafett · 07-09-2014, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MDcarnut

This x 10 - I would even pay for it.

Agreed.

Jobafett · 07-09-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GRNWTHENV

Guess they are doing it different at different dealerships. These are not my keys. They are a friends who got her changed yesterday. Attachment 644073

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This really looks like sh!t.

M3hta1 · 07-09-2014, 07:46 PM

Waiting on a dealer to release my car to my dealer. I hate recalls. I have no choice

kmcd · 07-10-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GRNWTHENV

Guess they are doing it different at different dealerships. These are not my keys. They are a friends who got her changed yesterday. Attachment 644073

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No thanks. They won't be getting my key back.

Silent... · 07-12-2014, 05:11 PM

I had my 2012 in last week for the dealer to replace the torque converter, which they did, without mention of the key issue. This week it went back in because of a rattle, which turned out to be the O2 sensor that they didn't tighten property. This time they mentioned the key issue and I said that I'd like to opt out. When I picked up the Camaro later that day, no mention of the key. He handed me my original keyfob and said it's out there. No mention of the key issue. No forms signed. Great service.

bandier · 07-12-2014, 08:02 PM

For those concerned about "losing" their switchblade if the recall was forced upon them... Ebay seems to have lots of replacements. I haven't tried one, but they look legit.

strykerg8gt · 07-13-2014, 10:36 AM

I'm not sure if this was mentioned but the real solution to this problem should be for people to purchase a vehicle that they can actually fit in without having their knee hit the keyfob. I've sat in numerous Camaros when I was shopping for one and never had this problem. If you have to pull your seat so far up that your knee hits it then don't buy it. My wife is short and we had to wait for the new Equinox to come out so she could fit properly in it. In the previous models her knees would hit the lower part of the dash below the steering wheel. Hence, we didn't buy that model.

Software Guy · 07-13-2014, 06:38 PM

I picked up my car Friday and while I don't care what the key looks like, the fob hits my knee when shifting. I ordered a set of blanks off of ebay and hope the dealer can copy them, if not them then someone else. I'll keep you posted.

DarthZL1 · 07-13-2014, 06:55 PM

How do you shift?!

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 07-13-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bandier

For those concerned about "losing" their switchblade if the recall was forced upon them... Ebay seems to have lots of replacements. I haven't tried one, but they look legit.

I bought 2 off ebay for $45 (for both) cost me $60 to have them cut because of the type of cutting machine required.

programming can be done by you, it's very simple.. I now have 4 switchblade keys for my Camaro, I also bought 2 blank inserts so when the dealer does the recall I will have 2 switchblade keys and 2 non-switchblade and the fobs will at least not be empty on the sides..

I will never use the non-switchblade key except possibly for valet or my detailer..

PQ · 07-13-2014, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bandier

For those concerned about "losing" their switchblade if the recall was forced upon them... Ebay seems to have lots of replacements. I haven't tried one, but they look legit.

Forced upon them?

Did I miss something? haha

There is no way they can force this upon us.

CC1299 · 07-16-2014, 04:28 AM

Sorry, I know I can read thru the 51 pages of this thread, but figure this may be quicker. I was told that the ignition is on back order and eta is approx 3 weeks. The dealer says they can not give me a definitive date due to the shitstorm this has caused.
What's the typical turn around anyone has experienced?

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07-12-2014, 05:11 PM	#2051
Silent... Drives: 2012 2LT RS White Born: 11/10/11 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 313	I had my 2012 in last week for the dealer to replace the torque converter, which they did, without mention of the key issue. This week it went back in because of a rattle, which turned out to be the O2 sensor that they didn't tighten property. This time they mentioned the key issue and I said that I'd like to opt out. When I picked up the Camaro later that day, no mention of the key. He handed me my original keyfob and said it's out there. No mention of the key issue. No forms signed. Great service. __________________ Grey Hockey Stripes; Heritage Grill; GM GFX - Unpainted Argent Gray; GM Dovetail Spoiler; Rivercity Creations custom painted rear bowtie, RS & Taillight Bezels; MRR M017 Graphite Wheels; Nitto NT555 G2; ACS 4Teen Heat Extractor RX Catch Can;CAI; MF Exhaust; VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB; Overkill Stage 1 Supercharger System; Hotchkis Comp Sway Bar Set w/ End Links, Cadillac CTSV 4 Piston Brembos on all corners with SS Black Hat Rotors Youtube Channel - HPDE Driving Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpO...8aw6hgX3O1Uh7A

07-12-2014, 08:02 PM	#2052
bandier Got mine! Drives: 2021 LT1 RS - Orange Crush Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 1,300	For those concerned about "losing" their switchblade if the recall was forced upon them... Ebay seems to have lots of replacements. I haven't tried one, but they look legit. __________________ Camaro lover since 1984 when I got my first car a 1978 Camaro LT with a 2 barrel carb on 305 V8... yes I put in a 350 with a 4 barrel.

07-13-2014, 06:55 PM	#2055
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07-09-2014, 07:46 PM	#2049
M3hta1 USMC OIF 06-08 Drives: My wife crazy! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 262 View My Garage	Waiting on a dealer to release my car to my dealer. I hate recalls. I have no choice

07-13-2014, 10:36 AM	#2053
strykerg8gt Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Burlington, NJ Posts: 379	I'm not sure if this was mentioned but the real solution to this problem should be for people to purchase a vehicle that they can actually fit in without having their knee hit the keyfob. I've sat in numerous Camaros when I was shopping for one and never had this problem. If you have to pull your seat so far up that your knee hits it then don't buy it. My wife is short and we had to wait for the new Equinox to come out so she could fit properly in it. In the previous models her knees would hit the lower part of the dash below the steering wheel. Hence, we didn't buy that model.

07-13-2014, 06:38 PM	#2054
Software Guy Drives: 2017 2SS, 2000 Trans Am Firehawk Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate, NY Posts: 502	I picked up my car Friday and while I don't care what the key looks like, the fob hits my knee when shifting. I ordered a set of blanks off of ebay and hope the dealer can copy them, if not them then someone else. I'll keep you posted.

07-16-2014, 04:28 AM	#2058
CC1299 Drives: 1969 SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Everywhere Posts: 26	Sorry, I know I can read thru the 51 pages of this thread, but figure this may be quicker. I was told that the ignition is on back order and eta is approx 3 weeks. The dealer says they can not give me a definitive date due to the shitstorm this has caused. What's the typical turn around anyone has experienced?