CDaniel525

I thought the key fob/keyless ignition was a pretty neat until today! I left the house but forgot something so went back to get it & when I went back in threw my keys & key fob down on table... Left them right there and drove away! I thought the car would stall after going out of range! Once I got here iand shut the car off it asked me something about the fobs & if I wanted to shut it off, I had no choice to cause I had to get to a meeting asap so shut it off, and then I realized I left my key fob at home! I left the door propped so I could at least get into my car after, so now I'm stranded here waiting for my sister to bring me the key fob... Gonna be at least an hour & half! Thank god for Blackberry & the forum to play with!
Not soo much a fan of the keyless thing right now!

SCoach

I wonder if the key-fob-over-the-phone trick would work to start the car???

dvilin

Nope, will not work.

cclive

You wouldn't want the car to stall when it got out of range because then if you were driving along with the fob and there was a momentary interference from something, the car would stall...this could happen on the freeway etc. Also, fob batteries would only last a very short time if the car were constantly querying the fob to see if it was still in the car..

Vette_DD

What would you have done if those had been car keys instead of a fob? When you got to where you were going, you would have had no way to shut off the engine!

Several important things to remember about fobs, just like every other new thing. Fobs are actually about the best thing that's come along since sliced bread.

CDaniel525

I would have never been able to drive away if they werre simple car keys, cause I would have had to turnoff the engine to get back into the house... No big deal though, I'm just mad at myself really...
And probly better car doesn't just stall once outta range, could be highly unsafe for many reasons...
Well now I know not to do that again!

Lebowski

Yeah, and keys are great until the day you lock your keys in the car.

Keep the fob and your keys in your pocket, simple enough. I like the keyless setup and wouldn't want to go back to keys.

cclive

It's a "teachable moment"...LOL

ncvette_1FUNRIDE

Personally, I love the FOB. I just stick it in my pants pocket when I leave the house and don't take it out until I get home. I only have 1 key on my FOB... my house key. All others are relegated to a separate key ring that usually stays in my glove box.

VettinFan

Live and Learn. I'll bet that ain't gonna happen again.

AgCorvette

I'm definitely not a fan of the new key fob system on the C6.

I've also locked myself out of the car twice, but more importantly, I'm hoping to keep my car for a long time, and I really question whether the electronic door latches will still be working in 20 years, and if they are not, how easy will it be to find replacement parts.

The "traditional" lock and key method (with or without the fob for the door locks/alarm) was extremely reliable. My 20 year old Ford Ranger, my Dad's 60 year old MG (ignition only, no door locks) all still work perfectly. I suspect that will not be the case with my C6 :-(

dagartdan

On Star? If you have this and its activated, I wonder if they can start your car? I know they can unlock doors?

Vette_DD

No, they cannot start it.

CDaniel525

Ya, I figured that much out as well

CO Lightfoot

Lots of people have experienced the hatch area "dead zone."

Put the FOB in a coat/briefcase/whatever, put it in the hatch area, then close the hatch... You just locked yourself out!

I agree, no problems with the FOB in a pocket. Just put your keys in a separate pocket, or they might press against a FOB button. Very annoying when the alarm is activated unexpectedly.

Knob Jockey

Power door locks and power windows have been around a long time and I imagine GM has improved on the design over the years.

It's also a great opportunity for some off-in-the-future aftermarket company to manufacture C6 'restoration' parts.

My 40+ year old MG has had too many electric fuel pumps, wiper motors, alternators, etc. replaced over the years (purchased in '73). A British car with Lucas electrics is probably not the best example in this case.

AORoads

suggestion: even tho you may need other keys (key ring), keep your fob and house door key on one of those round rings, attached to one of those "d" ring clip on things separated by a very short nylon strap (about 5-6 inches). clip it to your belt loop as you leave the house. 2 things I found: 1-on the left side pocket it just hands loosely in there so no touching anything else; 2-I don't leave my fob or house key anywhere without the other. oh, and the third thing is, I have to physically detach it from the belt loop.

BillH2121

Lucas - the company that invented darkness. I had a 71 MGB when I was in high school and college - loved the car, hated the electronics.

cclive

A long time ago, one of the magazines called it "the evil ghost of Joseph Lucas"....I have always remembered that characterization....funny.

dprestidge

I wear geans most of the time and they still have a watch pocket. No wait, nobody carries a pocket watch anymore,it's a FOB pocket.
I carry house key and such on key ring and FOB in "FOB pocket", don't take it out till change geans. Works great.

Did put it in slacks pocket with cell phone once now that made some strange things happen. Didn't do that again.