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Jan 6, 2011 | 02:22 PM

#21

Caesar68

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This happened to me. You are sticking the key too far in. Try it about 3/4 of the way in

Jan 6, 2011 | 02:34 PM

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flynbyu2

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St. Jude Donor '10

Hmm, just tried mine. Turned key counter-clockwise and the door unlocked.

Jan 6, 2011 | 04:00 PM

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ffas23

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 8VETTE7

2000 and newer C5's only have a keyhole in the drivers side door.

Didn't know that I own a '99. Learn something everyday.

Last edited by ffas23; Jan 6, 2011 at 04:02 PM.

Jan 6, 2011 | 04:11 PM

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02z06dave

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From: Columbus Oh

are you turning the key the right way

Jan 6, 2011 | 08:14 PM

#25

Bill Curlee

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St. Jude Donor '08

Try SYNCING the FOB. Press LOCK & UNLOCK both at the same time and hold them until the horn toots. (may take a min or so to sync) Then see if it will unlock with the FOB.

BC

Jan 6, 2011 | 08:59 PM

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Jet-Jock

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gitusum

I am betting the door lock has been changed at some point or the ignition has

Jan 6, 2011 | 09:02 PM

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Jet-Jock

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ffas23

Didn't know that I own a '99. Learn something everyday.

And the door handle is the same used on many GM models. Makes you feel real good about that near 50K Corvette sitting at a traffic light and that Bonneville next to you has the same door handles!

Jan 8, 2011 | 06:29 PM

#28

surges14

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i ended up opening the door with a wire hanger it took a lot of time that was my solution

(no i didn't damage the window or the seal thank god i washed it right after)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gitusum

I am betting the door lock has been changed at some point or the ignition has

nope ive been the owner since new

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8VETTE7

Good point. Direction you turn the key to unlock would make a difference. Just tried all of my keys and it takes next to no effort to turn the key and lock or unlock the car...

i turned it both ways made no difference

since i opened it i haven't tried the key again ill let you know how it goes form here on

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Jan 10, 2011 | 02:03 AM

#29

striper

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet-Jock

And the door handle is the same used on many GM models. Makes you feel real good about that near 50K Corvette sitting at a traffic light and that Bonneville next to you has the same door handles!

or an Oldsmobile, too!

Jan 10, 2011 | 04:43 AM

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ffas23

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From: Somerset, NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet-Jock

And the door handle is the same used on many GM models. Makes you feel real good about that near 50K Corvette sitting at a traffic light and that Bonneville next to you has the same door handles!

That doesn't surprise me none its been that way with GM sharing parts with all their brands for as long as I can remember and I have been around GM vehicles for a very long time since the 1960's. Trust me they shared way before that time period also.

Apr 8, 2015 | 10:51 AM

#31

skyvue

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ffas23

Currently having this same problem and can't get into my car. Neither key or FOB works even though the keys both physically turn in both directions. It still does not unlock the door. Not sure I have any other options besides calling a locksmith?