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Newbie Move
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Newbie Move
Just got my first vette last week at the age of 47. Went to the gas station for gas, got out and left the key and remote (in passive) in the ignition. Needless to say it locked itself and I looked like a fool sitting by my vette till the spare key arrived. LEARNED A VALUABLE LESSON !!!
Drifting
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From: North Carolina
Originally Posted by Vassili
Just got my first vette last week at the age of 47. Went to the gas station for gas, got out and left the key and remote (in passive) in the ignition. Needless to say it locked itself and I looked like a fool sitting by my vette till the spare key arrived. LEARNED A VALUABLE LESSON !!!
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by Cruisin'
Well, let's just hope that's worst thing that happens to you and your Vette. Congats on the car and enjoy the ride!
No Biggie! Enjoy that beautiful C5 ride of yours! 
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welcome!
i dont think it should lock in the car!
i heard if you call someone and have them unlock the car from the other FOB over the phone it will unlock it... I have not tried it and i am not sure if it works maybe next time try this first.
i dont think it should lock in the car!
i heard if you call someone and have them unlock the car from the other FOB over the phone it will unlock it... I have not tried it and i am not sure if it works maybe next time try this first.
Drifting
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From: North Carolina
Originally Posted by vertc51116
welcome!
i dont think it should lock in the car!
i heard if you call someone and have them unlock the car from the other FOB over the phone it will unlock it... I have not tried it and i am not sure if it works maybe next time try this first.
i dont think it should lock in the car!
i heard if you call someone and have them unlock the car from the other FOB over the phone it will unlock it... I have not tried it and i am not sure if it works maybe next time try this first.
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Originally Posted by gpracer1
I thought you could shake the car hard from the outside and it will unlock itself?
The car locked because the passive remote went to sleep. You can shake the car enough to move the remote and it will wake up and send a signal to let the car know it is in range. Paul
