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Mar 8, 2017 | 03:54 PM

Brians1

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Locked out | Dead Bat | lost key | LT Headers blocking starter | Help !

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So haven't driven the Vette in 3+ weeks and I didn't plug up my battery tender (I know shame on me). my wife has "misplaced" her Key fob, and the only key I had to access the trunk in times like this (Maybe it was the maid ??!!). i have ARH long tube headers so I cannot access the starter to place the batter changer on there to get power to pop the doors...

so... can I back feed power via the tail lights, to get enough power to pop the door or do i have to suck it up and either lock smith it or call Chevy for a new key?

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Mar 8, 2017 | 04:23 PM

EVRose

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I've read at least one case of someone feeding power thru the tail light circuit and bring able to open the door. I don't understand how it works but apparently it did.

Mar 8, 2017 | 09:24 PM

schpenxel

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St. Jude Donor '15

Just go to the dealer and get a new trunk key.

$12 and they can cut it on the spot. Takes like 10 minutes. Yes, $12, seriously..

Bring registration and ID matching so they know it's your car and voila, problem solved.

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Mar 8, 2017 | 10:26 PM

Brians1

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Found the key ...ughhh took 3 weeks to find

Mar 9, 2017 | 08:33 AM

lovinmyls1

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Originally Posted by Brians1

Found the key ...ughhh took 3 weeks to find

Maybe you should have another one made anyway-hang on a hook in the house?

Mar 9, 2017 | 10:50 AM

extrapilot

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I'm prepared for the worst if stuck on the road, attach the key to the FOB (older one)..

Mar 9, 2017 | 01:19 PM

mrk1957

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I didn't get a key when I bought my vert. Just figured I'd get on at the dealer. Well, they registration came up with the wrong code, so no key from them. A local locksmith made a key from scratch and gave me the code if need be. Took him about an hour to figure out the cuts and charged me $60.

Mar 9, 2017 | 01:31 PM

hrt vlv

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Soooooo if you have a blood pressure cuff work it in between window and rubber seal pump it up enough to get a wire hook to the floor and lift the emergency release. Bill