Opening the door with physical key

Bumbleboy92 · 05-21-2020, 08:26 PM

I was working on adding an intake and accidentally locked myself out with the battery unplugged, didn’t wanna plug it in as I had the MAF sensor out and was having trouble with the bolt to put it in.

So I tried the physical key I saw some have to use when they were locked out, and it didn’t work. I put the video showing how I was trying to unlock, maybe I’m stupid and doing it wrong but is there a chance I don’t have the correct key?

The car was bought from an auction at 61k and only 1 key included, been using this key since with no issues but never tried the physical key till now

https://youtu.be/kyMOum483Tg

chaospiece · 05-21-2020, 08:50 PM

I've done it before, but I don't understand why it wouldn't work if you bought the car new from the dealer with a cut key.

2SS Capt · 05-21-2020, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chaospiece

I've done it before, but I don't understand why it wouldn't work if you bought the car new from the dealer with a cut key.

There is a good chance that they didn't have the original keys and they bought a replacement key FOB and the key that is in the FOB is not cut correctly.

Bumbleboy92 · 05-22-2020, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

There is a good chance that they didn't have the original keys and they bought a replacement key FOB and the key that is in the FOB is not cut correctly.

Well I think you hit it right on the head, I forgot that the auction classified it as a repo so it makes sense now.

Now onto seeing if it’s worth getting an actual key made or possible

17rsvert · 05-22-2020, 07:39 AM

I'm sure a dealer can get a key cut from the VIN, but it won't be cheap.

Alpha1BC · 05-22-2020, 08:27 AM

You can actually rebuild the cylinder to match the key if the dealer route of cutting the key is too expensive. Just need a wafer kit like this one: https://www.clksupplies.com/collecti...g-kit-a-23-103

Those kits can be found for cheaper on ebay and other sites, just using that link as an example because the description is pretty well put together. Anything that work with lock cylinder part number 13590041 will work. This door lock cylinder has been used on a ton of different GM vehicle since at least the early 2010s so parts should be easy to find. At first glance the site I linked seems to be the correct one but you'd want to confirm before buying.

MackSteelPrivateEye · 05-22-2020, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bumbleboy92

I was working on adding an intake and accidentally locked myself out with the battery unplugged, didn’t wanna plug it in as I had the MAF sensor out and was having trouble with the bolt to put it in.

So I tried the physical key I saw some have to use when they were locked out, and it didn’t work. I put the video showing how I was trying to unlock, maybe I’m stupid and doing it wrong but is there a chance I don’t have the correct key?

The car was bought from an auction at 61k and only 1 key included, been using this key since with no issues but never tried the physical key till now

https://youtu.be/kyMOum483Tg

I've used my key with no problem. Are you putting the key in the hole and then turning it.

Try the passenger side door. Maybe the car was hit and door was replaced.

Alpha1BC · 05-22-2020, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MackSteelPrivateEye

I've used my key with no problem. Are you putting the key in the hole and then turning it.

Try the passenger side door. Maybe the car was hit and door was replaced.

OP mentioned that the car was classified as a repo by the auction he bought it from, so chances are whoever prepped the vehicle for sale just bought a fob online and didn't bother matching the key to the cylinder.

17rsvert · 05-22-2020, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpha1BC

OP mentioned that the car was classified as a repo by the auction he bought it from, so chances are whoever prepped the vehicle for sale just bought a fob online and didn't bother matching the key to the cylinder.

Oh, you're going to repo my car? Here, I want to make sure your happy with it, let me get you both keys before you go. Right.

Bumbleboy92 · 05-23-2020, 01:20 AM

I'll take a look at the dealer route and the wafer, I have a feeling it'll be too much dough for me. I don't mind much, ordered another remote and two blank keys off eBay for cheap just in case.

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Originally Posted by 17rsvert

Oh, you're going to repo my car? Here, I want to make sure your happy with it, let me get you both keys before you go. Right.

I will also try the passenger door tomorrow just in case, if that works then it may be time to take a closer look at the vehicle history lol

GTO_Gregory · 05-24-2020, 07:57 PM

For what it's worth, the dealer will use your one working FOB to program your new FOB(s). I had it done. An extended warranty covered the cost 100%.

05-21-2020, 08:26 PM	#1
Bumbleboy92 Long hauler Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,621 View My Garage	Opening the door with physical key I was working on adding an intake and accidentally locked myself out with the battery unplugged, didn’t wanna plug it in as I had the MAF sensor out and was having trouble with the bolt to put it in. So I tried the physical key I saw some have to use when they were locked out, and it didn’t work. I put the video showing how I was trying to unlock, maybe I’m stupid and doing it wrong but is there a chance I don’t have the correct key? The car was bought from an auction at 61k and only 1 key included, been using this key since with no issues but never tried the physical key till now https://youtu.be/kyMOum483Tg __________________ 2022 2SS 1LE - Cold Air Inductions Elite Carbon CAI 2016 1LT v6 - Totaled Happiness: Infinite

05-22-2020, 08:27 AM	#6
Alpha1BC Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,001	You can actually rebuild the cylinder to match the key if the dealer route of cutting the key is too expensive. Just need a wafer kit like this one: https://www.clksupplies.com/collecti...g-kit-a-23-103 Those kits can be found for cheaper on ebay and other sites, just using that link as an example because the description is pretty well put together. Anything that work with lock cylinder part number 13590041 will work. This door lock cylinder has been used on a ton of different GM vehicle since at least the early 2010s so parts should be easy to find. At first glance the site I linked seems to be the correct one but you'd want to confirm before buying. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE.

05-24-2020, 07:57 PM	#11
GTO_Gregory Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Texas & Uncle Sam's Choice Posts: 123	For what it's worth, the dealer will use your one working FOB to program your new FOB(s). I had it done. An extended warranty covered the cost 100%. __________________ 2024 Chevrolet 3500HD Z71, LTZ, 4x4, 6.6 ltr. L5P long-bed. 2016 Camaro 2SS Six-speed, Hotchkis sway bars, Eibach .750" drop springs, Mamo throttle body, E85, BMR stuff. 2006 Quicksilver 6-speed GTO ERL LS3-430, All-Pro 285cc heads, 262/273 .758/.742 116+3 cam, Sheet-metal Intake, 70lb Siemens injectors, SLP, GMM Ripshifter, QA1 Coil-overs front and rear, nylon suspension bushings, Hotchkis, RPM Trans, SPEC twin clutch, SpinTech, Kooks 1 7/8 -2.0", BMR drive train, Kaaz 3.91, Lingenfelter CAI, Baer brakes, mini-tubs, E85.

05-21-2020, 08:50 PM	#2
chaospiece Drives: 2018 SS, 2016 GT Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California Posts: 210	I've done it before, but I don't understand why it wouldn't work if you bought the car new from the dealer with a cut key.

05-22-2020, 07:39 AM	#5
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	I'm sure a dealer can get a key cut from the VIN, but it won't be cheap.

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