2005 C6 Question
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2005 C6 Question
I have a friend with a 05 Coupe who claims his 05 does not have a key slot above the license plate. He broke his window to get in when his battery died. If you don’t have a 05, please do NOT respond to this post. His car is in storage so cannot confirm. PS. He is not the brightest bulb in the box. Thanks.
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I previously had 2 different 2005 C6s.
Here's some info. from page 2-15 of the 2005 owner's manual:
Here's some info. from page 2-15 of the 2005 owner's manual:
If your vehicle has lost battery power, open the
hatch/trunk using the vehicle key. The key lock cylinder
is located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the
license plate. Turn the vehicle key clockwise in the lock.
hatch/trunk using the vehicle key. The key lock cylinder
is located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the
license plate. Turn the vehicle key clockwise in the lock.
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2005
Yes, he has the key. Thank you for your answers. Like I said he is not the brightest bulb. 
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I also have 05, and there is key slot, perhaps the prior owner did what I did, I used tape to cover the slot from dirt clogging cylinder.
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'05 Vert here. Over a quarter million miles, and every single mile of that my car had a key slot above the license plate.
Every MY C6 (every version) has that slot in the exact same place, so not sure what your friend thought was going on.
Every MY C6 (every version) has that slot in the exact same place, so not sure what your friend thought was going on.
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Hey Sapulmr-- Every time the battery fails, drains, or dies, I have that key ready, don't usually carry it with me; just carry the fob to get in the car. Can't get inside a Vette with a dead battery and no key...or can you?? Lucky you, that you haven't locked your keys in the car or had a dead battery..... LOL
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