Keyless entry and Push button start
Racer
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Short Hills NJ
Originally Posted by Yule
Do C6 owners feel that keyless entry and push button start are true advances providing better ownership experiences or merely technical gimmicks that add complexity and don't really add anything to the car?
This is absolutely not a put down of the C6, just an honest question. I am an '04 C5 owner considering purchase of a new C6.
Thanks,
Ken
This is absolutely not a put down of the C6, just an honest question. I am an '04 C5 owner considering purchase of a new C6.
Thanks,
Ken
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Rochelle Illinois
C6 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
Originally Posted by redcrane
Really, it will shut down the engine while you are driving at 70MPH if you hit the button? What happens? Does the engine lock up or does it still turn but you slow down very quickly?
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2006
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Sorry I am old school...
Did you lose power steering and brakes ? My old old LTD was going down hill when it stalled and I lost everything. Destroyed someone's front lawn and ran over several small trees. Good thing it didn't hit the house... Also wonder if the C6 has a steering lock and if so, would the lock activate ?
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2004
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I've learned to live with it, but frankly I'd prefer a simple reliable mechanical key. The wireless electronic locking system has too many quirks, the fob is bulky, etc. I'd rather just have another key on my key ring.
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From: 41-33 Cry it out Koko!!!
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Originally Posted by TCW
It's a cheap gimmick I'd expect to see on a Japanese car.
It will disappear like the column lock assembly. The key and switch will be back on the C7.
Tom
It will disappear like the column lock assembly. The key and switch will be back on the C7.
Tom
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From: 41-33 Cry it out Koko!!!
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Originally Posted by shopdog
I've learned to live with it, but frankly I'd prefer a simple reliable mechanical key. The wireless electronic locking system has too many quirks, the fob is bulky, etc. I'd rather just have another key on my key ring.
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Instructor
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My C5 had a fob that talked to the car and locked and unlocked the doors. My C6 is one step better.
With the fob in your pocket the ability to start your car a second time, if you got car jacked, goes away.
Also in the winter when you have a long coat or a hip length jacket and are wearing gloves you don't have to fumble with the keys.
I agree on the long extended warranty in case the headlight talking to the ABS decides you can't go anywhere.
With the fob in your pocket the ability to start your car a second time, if you got car jacked, goes away.
Also in the winter when you have a long coat or a hip length jacket and are wearing gloves you don't have to fumble with the keys.
I agree on the long extended warranty in case the headlight talking to the ABS decides you can't go anywhere.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Chandler Arizona
Originally Posted by Wayne O
I really had my doubts at first but I have to admit...both features are great! I just carry my fob (still with a key) in my pocket. It knows when I'm there to unlock the car....it lets me start it with the mere push of a button and the car locks itself when I walk away. I mean how cool is that?
They are very worthwhile features.
They are very worthwhile features.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Brewton AL
In response to the comment about the C5 not having the passive lock feature: the 97 I had used to have a little slider switch on the remote that would switch between the passive mode or the regular mode where you had to push the button to lock or unlock. If it was in passive mode the car would unlock when you walked up to it with the remote. I didn't particularly like that feature and left mine in the normal mode most of the time.
I really do like the keyless entry and start feature of my 05 model though. Only had it a short time, but I have found that to be a very nice feature.
I really do like the keyless entry and start feature of my 05 model though. Only had it a short time, but I have found that to be a very nice feature.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Columbia SC
It's the best! It's so logical...it's so natural for me to keep the key in my pocket, walk up-open the door and push the button...I try to do it on every car that I drive...It's hard to go back to the old illogical way of fumbling with keys...just another perk to the C6
Instructor
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From: Apalachin NY
Originally Posted by TCW
It's a cheap gimmick I'd expect to see on a Japanese car.
It will disappear like the column lock assembly. The key and switch will be back on the C7.
Tom
It will disappear like the column lock assembly. The key and switch will be back on the C7.
Tom
It really is a nice convenience once you get used to it. (About 5 minutes.)
Safety Car
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From: Makena, Maui & NM
I think its a gimmick, find it useless and sure wish I had my C6 with an ignition key just like my other GM cars. Not to mention saving some ounces of the back up lock out options inside the car and trunk.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Pasadena, CA
Electronics have proven to be the most reliable and accurate components in most everything we touch.
It's those "old school" mechanical pieces of hardware that continue wear out, plague, or require us to go through extra steps or processes to complete simplest of tasks.
Human nature dictates that we as beings are resistant to change... so I'm not surprised that there are so many negative posts here. The ignition key switch as we know it will soon go the way of the covered wagon ...
It's those "old school" mechanical pieces of hardware that continue wear out, plague, or require us to go through extra steps or processes to complete simplest of tasks.
Human nature dictates that we as beings are resistant to change... so I'm not surprised that there are so many negative posts here. The ignition key switch as we know it will soon go the way of the covered wagon ...
Last edited by Jimbeaux; Oct 22, 2006 at 10:08 AM.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 253
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From: Eastern North Carolina
I have had the locks fail twice, leaving me stranded both times. A true key lock backup would have been a blessing. I don't mean to just get into the car, but a key that would actually start the car.