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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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1-888-4-ONSTAR.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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1-888-4-ONSTAR.
Thats what saved my A$$


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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ejbarre
1-888-4-ONSTAR.
Oops, phone is locked in the car too. Use a hide-a-key. Much cheaper and more reliable than ONSTAR.
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Two VERY simple solutions to your "problem"

1. Disable the autolock feature.

2. Treat the fob as you would treat a key. Would you lock both sets of keys in a car and complain about it?

I use #2.
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by haljensen
Two VERY simple solutions to your "problem"

1. Disable the autolock feature.

2. Treat the fob as you would treat a key. Would you lock both sets of keys in a car and complain about it?

I use #2.

Key/fob should ALWAYS be on your person. Of course if people did that we would not get these "locked out of car sob stories" near as often as we do.

When the key had to go in the ignition slot it was idiot proof then. PROGRESS
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by billy25us
I did not have my key as it was with one of the [two] fobs, [both in the car].

OK, you had BOTH fobs AND the key in the car. . . . . . . .
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Its not that hard NOT to lock your FOBS in the car. Take them with you. Cant see any reason both FOBS should be in car anyway.


Originally Posted by 02magred
How about this one, wife and I take ride both get out of car fob in pocket, wife wants to sit in car unlock car she get in closes door windows up. I walk away. Look back at car several minute later and wife is knock on window looking like puppy about to pass out from heat..

Will not do that again

I guess you better show her the release handle on the floor.
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by eboggs_jkvl
I also tap my Glock on my right hip for anyone that might have ideas of taking my car from me! That's one hell of a tell!
The gun fools always look for an opening to brag about their gun, regardless of relevance.
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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This also happened to me on Tuesday, June 3. However my wife had the other FOB with her at her job 20 miles away. When she returned home it opened right up.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by haljensen
Treat the fob as you would treat a key. Would you lock both sets of keys in a car and complain about it?
Bingo! We have a winner.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by haljensen
Two VERY simple solutions to your "problem"

1. Disable the autolock feature.

2. Treat the fob as you would treat a key. Would you lock both sets of keys in a car and complain about it?

I use #2.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by oldmansan
I always use autolock and leave the fob in my pocket. Works for me.

San

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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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It's not rocket science, boys and girls. Keep the fob you're using in your pocket (or purse) and keep the other one somewhere outside the car.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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Is it possible to get trapped in a C6 like with the windows up and a dead battery / blown fuse type thing ? Or are there Emergency release handles from the inside?
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Angrybob
Is it possible to get trapped in a C6 like with the windows up and a dead battery / blown fuse type thing ? Or are there Emergency release handles from the inside?

There are two emergency release handles, one between each seat and the door. Actually just forward of the seat.
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