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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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Does anyone know how to get into a locked C-6 vert with dead battery without breaking or tearing something?
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Does anyone know how to get into a locked C-6 vert with dead battery without breaking or tearing something?
Use the FOB key, (depending on year) in key slot above rear license plate.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Do you not have a key hold under lip above your license tag on the rear of the vehicle. In a coupe, there is a key hole just above the tag that opens the hatch. Inside the hatch, there is a tab on the left side you can pull to open the driver's side door.
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Hopefully you have your FOB/key. Insert the key into the trunk lock located beside the trunk release button on the rear, open the trunk. there is a cable in there on the drivers side that will manually open the drivers door.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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if you can get into the trunk their is a pull door release tab on the side behind the drivers seat. Good luck
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jeffjob
Use the FOB key, (depending on year) in key slot above rear license plate.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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It amazes me how many people don't read their owners manuals when they get their cars, even if only to understand the basics.

You should have a key with your key fob. There is a lock above the license plate near the trunk release button. Unlock the trunk and look for a release cable that will manually unlock the door.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by exegete
Does anyone know how to get into a locked C-6 vert with dead battery without breaking or tearing something?
Insert key in lock cylinder above rear license plate (next to plate lamp)....pull cable to release passenger side door.....
PS - read your Owner's Manual!
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The info above explains it. Hope you were able to get into your Vette.
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Did you get in?
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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Thanks everyone. Kind of embarassing but nothing like the good ole key and key hole. Got in
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Originally Posted by exegete
Does anyone know how to get into a locked C-6 vert with dead battery without breaking or tearing something?


- If you have the key available, you can use it to open the trunk:




- Once you open the trunk, you can pull the door release handle located on the left side of the trunk:





- Finally, after you open the door, you can pull the hood release and charge your battery.

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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by FAÇADE-C6
- If you have the key available, you can use it to open the trunk:




- Once you open the trunk, you can pull the door release handle located on the left side of the trunk:





- Finally, after you open the door, you can pull the hood release and charge your battery.

Simply an amazing amount of information contained in the owners manual.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Seems like a good time to bring up this thread again:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2132005
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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How do we know if this isnt one of those scams we here about,sorry if I upset anybody.
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Originally Posted by exegete
Does anyone know how to get into a locked C-6 vert with dead battery without breaking or tearing something?
#1 Read the manual.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cdhrestoration
How do we know if this isnt one of those scams we here about,sorry if I upset anybody.
doubtful.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by cdhrestoration
How do we know if this isnt one of those scams we here about,sorry if I upset anybody.
I don't think that having the key to my car is any kind of scam...but maybe I'm missing something???
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by onehdeagle
#1 Read the manual.
Guys don't read stinkin' manuals...
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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My 2009 is my fifth Corvette. It is by far the most complicated vehicle I have ever owned. Timing of the transaction did not allow for reading of the manual before driving approximately 100 miles.

THAT IS MY STUPIDITY EVIDENCED.

Next morning I did the requis1te reading...v glad I did as I encountered the OP's "problem" about a week later.

Peace, out.
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