OMG.. Im an Idoit!
10-10-2004, 02:00 AM
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OMG.. Im an Idoit!
Today before I left my house, I decided that the trunk was getting full of crap and I should get all my cloths out of it and vacuum it later. After I clean every thing out I droped my keys in the trunk and did not notice and went in the house for like five min then when back to the car and shut the trunk, then walked to the driver door. NOOO!!! The doors were locked!! Thats my only set of keys! So now im stuck driving my 1992 Sable untill I can order a second set on monday. Im going to miss my vette so much. Has this happend to anyone else? How much does the keys cost and how long do they take?
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10-10-2004, 02:08 AM
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Every thing you have described has happened to me.... except I have an extra key 
Not to state the obvious... but I take it you are not covered by GM roadside assistance, AAA, or lock out with your insurance company. It's nice having these problems fix themselves in your own driveway.
Be glad that it did not happen at some truck stop in Ohio.
Good Luck
Not to state the obvious... but I take it you are not covered by GM roadside assistance, AAA, or lock out with your insurance company. It's nice having these problems fix themselves in your own driveway.
Be glad that it did not happen at some truck stop in Ohio.
Good Luck
10-10-2004, 02:45 AM
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You should have received 2 sets of keys with the Vette. What happened to the second set?
10-10-2004, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 98BlackMagic
You should have received 2 sets of keys with the Vette. What happened to the second set?
10-10-2004, 03:03 AM
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I carry a spare door key in my wallet. 
I know that sounds like a Monday morning Quaterback, 
but I learned the hard way, along time ago, that that is cheap insurance. 
On another note. Not drivin' the Vette for a couple days, just makes it that much better when you do.
Remember, absence makes the heart grow fonder. 
And don't ever let it happen again.
Have a good one.
Larry (Blue Max)
I know that sounds like a Monday morning Quaterback, but I learned the hard way, along time ago, that that is cheap insurance. On another note. Not drivin' the Vette for a couple days, just makes it that much better when you do.
Remember, absence makes the heart grow fonder. And don't ever let it happen again.
Have a good one.
Larry (Blue Max)
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10-10-2004, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 2C5only21
Does your car have the passive entry? If it does and it is on you can shake the car a little and it will unlock. Kaley
10-10-2004, 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 2C5only21
Does your car have the passive entry? If it does and it is on you can shake the car a little and it will unlock. Kaley
As long as you have the key FOB switched to ON. Cool feature, auto lock, and unlock... detected by FOB movement. I had to shut it off because I carried the keys in my pocket in the house... and my Vette would be locking and unlocking as I was walking around.
10-10-2004, 07:38 AM
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damn..yeah the passive thing will work if you have it turned on....and I am still curious where the other key is....also I think they came with a plastic valet key in a plastic sleeve that you should leave in your house..just in case
BTW it's ....I D I O T
sorry couldn't resist 
BTW it's ....I D I O T
sorry couldn't resist
10-10-2004, 08:04 AM
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I only got one key and fob with my used Vette. The dealer tried to get the other set (the car came from of their other locations across the state) with no luck. They agreed to pay for a new key and fob at the local Chevy dealer. The price (probably not dealer-to-dealer) quoted me by the Chevy parts department guy is $29 for a key and $45 for the fob.
I also didn't get the owner's manual (the reason for some of my questions) and they've ordered me one of those. Not sure how much they're having to pay.
I also didn't get the owner's manual (the reason for some of my questions) and they've ordered me one of those. Not sure how much they're having to pay.
10-10-2004, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by pewter99
BTW it's ....I D I O T sorry couldn't resist
sorry couldn't resist Damn pewter, you beat me to it...
'Tis okay, for there were many more to choose from...LOL.
Seriously, yup, the passive system works great. I always leave it on. Can't tell you how many times I've shut the car off and pulled the key back that extra 1/8" to keep the bell from dinging and walked away.
Since the car thinks the keys are out of the ignition, it'll lock the car down within a few seconds... though the keys are sitting in there.
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10-10-2004, 09:18 AM
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With a long coat hanger you can be in in seconds.. probably the easiest car in the world to get into.. I usually have to do this a few times a year. We have one of those long rods for getting into cars and the vette is the easiet car by far.. Forget Monday.. think like McGuiver