Battery is dead and no manual key....
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Battery is dead and no manual key....
So....i've been reading some other posts on this topic and i keep reading that the manual key is contained in the FOB. Is this the case for the 2007 Z51? My FOB doesnt look like it opens up.
If not, then i did not receive a manual key when i bought the car used. What do you guys recommend for breaking in?
Thanks for your help.
If not, then i did not receive a manual key when i bought the car used. What do you guys recommend for breaking in?
Thanks for your help.
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where's your spare key?The 05 fob I had was with a separate key.I can't remember if that changed in 07 or 08.If your windows are closed,call aaa or warranty tow company if you're still under warranty.You can go to the dealer with the reg,title,whatever proof of ownership,and the vin and they can cut a new key and get a new remote.
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I have no cue where the key is. Called the guy who had it before me and he doesn't remember ever seeing the key either....... whatever.
I'll just work with the dealer to get a new key cut out. Thanks for your help guys.
I'll just work with the dealer to get a new key cut out. Thanks for your help guys.
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from under the car, jumper cable to starter, ground where you can, then use the fob to open.
The alternative is to get a wire in through the window to grab the door release beside the seat. I doubt that can be done easily without damage though.
The alternative is to get a wire in through the window to grab the door release beside the seat. I doubt that can be done easily without damage though.
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From the factory, 2009's only came with the two FOBs(marked 1 & 2) that have integral keys. If you have two additional regular keys, they were cut by someone else other then GM.
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where's your spare key?The 05 fob I had was with a separate key.I can't remember if that changed in 07 or 08.If your windows are closed,call aaa or warranty tow company if you're still under warranty.You can go to the dealer with the reg,title,whatever proof of ownership,and the vin and they can cut a new key and get a new remote.