Spare keys
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Drifting
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From: Hillsdale NJ
Spare keys
Has anyone found a small spare key that can be used on the C6? You never have to use the key yet they are huge. I tried the dealer and a couple of locksmiths with no luck. Even normal house-key size would be fine.
Drifting
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From: OIB North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by Jay_Davis
Has anyone found a small spare key that can be used on the C6? You never have to use the key yet they are huge. I tried the dealer and a couple of locksmiths with no luck. Even normal house-key size would be fine.
GM, are you listening? Even my S10 had one....
Pro
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St. Jude Donor '12
My Infinity FX45 has a keyless system but it also has a key that is stored in the end of the FOB in case you need it....and it opens the doors AND will also start the car.... a VERY nice system.
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From: Bay Area California
I thought about getting a credit card key but the lock is pretty stiff so I'm not sure it wouldn't break off in the lock.
I just ground off the thick plastic on the handle down to bare metal and put it in my wallet - that way I always have it with me.
I just ground off the thick plastic on the handle down to bare metal and put it in my wallet - that way I always have it with me.
Racer
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From: West Los Angeles ca
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Originally Posted by THE BUD MAN
My Infinity FX45 has a keyless system but it also has a key that is stored in the end of the FOB in case you need it....and it opens the doors AND will also start the car.... a VERY nice system.
If you have a keyless system on your FX=Tech Package,how can you start your car with a "Key"when there is no ignition for it?
Safety Car
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From: stafford country, va. Avatar: Me on turn 3 @ Bristol (The World's Fastest Half-Mile)
if you have a cell phone you won't need the extra key. you could call onstar and have them unlock the vechicle for you, but then again it may be a bit difficult to start it. i can just hear it now, "hello onstar, yes can you please unlock my door i seem to have locked my key inside, oh yeah, could you also start it for me, i've misplaced the fob."
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From: Milpitas ca
Originally Posted by EngineerBill
I thought about getting a credit card key but the lock is pretty stiff so I'm not sure it wouldn't break off in the lock.
I just ground off the thick plastic on the handle down to bare metal and put it in my wallet - that way I always have it with me.
I just ground off the thick plastic on the handle down to bare metal and put it in my wallet - that way I always have it with me.