Yes, the key will unlock the door. When you re-connect the battery next spring, you'll have to re-program the FOBs though. My '00 coupe is going into storage this week too. 
Can't wait for spring already!
Winter storage
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Winter storage
Well, dang it, I just put the car under wraps for the winter. I opened the hood, got out and locked the car with the fob, and proceeded to unhook the battery. Bear in mind, I've never winterized the car before, and so now I'm wondering...will the key unlock the door with no battery? Surely it will, but makes me wonder, and I don't want to uncover it to be sure.
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Thanks, I know if someone didn't answer yes, I'd have been out there making sure I could still get in my baby when I wanted!
Stinkin' winter! Can't believe I still live in this Godforsaken place!
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Stinkin' winter! Can't believe I still live in this Godforsaken place!
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I leave my batteries hooked up and use Battery Tenders on them. No reprogramming.
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Now days, there is not much good about California, but one thing is the weather. We have very mild winters, and drive all year round. We have been having rain for the last three days, but come Tuesday, the Vette comes out and the fun resumes.
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Well, dang it, I just put the car under wraps for the winter. I opened the hood, got out and locked the car with the fob, and proceeded to unhook the battery. Bear in mind, I've never winterized the car before, and so now I'm wondering...will the key unlock the door with no battery? Surely it will, but makes me wonder, and I don't want to uncover it to be sure.
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Mechanical unlock no problem - and if you turn the key twice it'll unlock both doors - key fob will need a re-synch once battery is re-installed 
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That's why I asked the question...I know turning the key twice will open both doors and trunk if you turn it three times, but surely the battery needs to be hooked up for that!
