show723

I stored my car for the winter and I usually start it once a week, but I was so busy that I didn't have a chance to and as I was about to put the battery tenderizer on today and I went to open the car, the battery is completely dead and my key fob is in the car with the key, too!!! Is there any other way of getting into the car without buying a new key and key fob?

turbotuner20v

is that your only key? I'm pretty sure there's a way to get the hatch open and pull a release cord to open a door, but this probably requires a key.

SearayC5

If its your only key and your lockout key for the hatch release is inside the car, then you will have to give your VIN to the dealership and have them make you another lock out key.

glass slipper

Jack the car up and hook up a battery charger to the battery cable on the starter and a nearby ground...proceed as usual.

JoesC5

He said his FOB is locked in the car. If he dosen't have the FOB in hand, how is he going to get the door to open, even with a charged battery?

JoesC5

Not to jump on your case, but this subject has been discussed a hundred times. When you do gain entry to your car, go to your nearest locksmith shop and have him cut you a couple of spare keys using a Saturn B-106 blank(no thick plastic handle) and slip one in your wallet and hide the other key on(under) the car.

Vette5.5

It may work, since the Fob's actually present depending on the door lock option setting's. Certainly worth a try. Next time you're storing the car and required to have entry availible, plug the key into the rear license plate access lock outside the car.

dmuellenberg

This is a bit off topic, but you mentioned that you store your car for the winter but start it every week. Unless you are able to drive the car to get the oil up to operating temperature, you are doing more harm than good. By not getting the oil up to operating temp, it doesn't burn off the water condensation. Also, cold starts are pretty hard on the engine after it has been sitting. If you can't drive the car, it is recommended to just let it sit for the winter and not start it until you can drive it.

00transamnh

You didnt start your car for two weeks and the battery is dead!? WTF is up with that? I used to leave my TA for 6 months and she ALWAYS fired right up in the spring.

jeffreystar

Speaking of.... my battery is the OEM unit and it really struggled to start the Z06 a few nights ago, I'm going to go buy a new one shortly.

haljensen

Where is the other fob/key for the car? You were given 2 fob/keys when you purchased the car?

96LT1Conn

A TA is not a C6 Z06. Search around the forum, it is not uncommon at all for Z batteries to go dead after 7-10 days in the summer, let alone 2 weeks in cold winter weather. These cars have lots of electronic options draining on the battery, even when sitting idle.

ByByBMW

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foremaw

I love that! I have read on here before that if you have sufficient paperwork/ID on car ownership and go to a dealer they can cut a key for you. With that you can open the hatch, pull the release, and open the door. Even better if you bought the car from a local dealer and they know you.

titletaker

Don't these cars come with road side assistance?

BartManStl

DAKING

kool ! i like it !

Les

My original factory battery went dead for the first time about 3 weeks ago. It had sat for about 2 weeks since my last drive but that had never been a problem before. I started doing research on replacement batteries and my local dealership said it would be replaced under warranty if the battery tested as being bad. I wanted to know if the battery could hold a charge so I trickle charged it overnight. It's been fine ever since (been on several drives) and it did have to sit for about 1 1/2 weeks due to crappy weather. So, you may want to try a trickle charge before you give up and buy a new one.

The BreeZe

Have a locksmith come and open the rear hatch from the key cylinder above the license plate.

Charge your battery, then remove the negative cable from the battery post and make sure it is isolated from the terminal so it won't make contack (wrap it in plastic).

PUT THE FOB WITH KEY in your pocket and close the lid until spring.

When spring arrives, open the back lid with your key, attach negative cable to battery post, open car door with your fob and enjoy the summer.

The BreeZe

show723

Ok, lots of questions to answer. First of all, I did not buy this new, it has a salvaged title and I picked it up for about 1/3 of the price and when I bought it, it only came with one key. Second of all, I know this has been discussed 100x over, but I really didn't have enough time/patience to do searches to find the answer I was looking for. Third of all, my lockout key is IN the car, I've already talked to my nearest dealer and he said that it would be an $8 key to cut, so that's not a problem. Fourth of all, my car is a 2007 and that battery is going on it's 4th year of use and with the way C6's drain batteries, it's not uncommon at all with that old of a battery in frigid NY winter weather. And lastly, I usually start it every week and let it run up to operating temperature. But I only did that because I didn't have the trickle charger on yet. I did it more to charge the battery, than to rid the tank of condensation. But, you're right, I should just leave it for the winter, I also think it's my own impatience, wanting it to be summer already!!!!!