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Old 01-30-2014, 12:21 AM
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A big pet peeve of mine was that there was no place to put the key in my C6 . I just watched the jay leno video and he puts the key right in the side of the column . Anyone out there using this feature ? I didn't know this existed . I guess live and learn .....
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Key fob stays in your pocket

That slot is for when the battery runs low in the fob.

Are your pockets full or do they look like this?

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Old 01-30-2014, 12:32 AM
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Yup, why not just in your pocket?
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Old 01-30-2014, 12:34 AM
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No need for your fob to leave your pocket.
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Originally Posted by Matt26
Key fob stays in your pocket

That slot is for when the battery runs low in the fob.

Are your pockets full or do they look like this?



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Originally Posted by cb98coupe
A big pet peeve of mine was that there was no place to put the key in my C6 . I just watched the jay leno video and he puts the key right in the side of the column . Anyone out there using this feature ? I didn't know this existed . I guess live and learn .....
I say this is bs. There is no key slot on the column. There is in the bottom of the fob.
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Old 01-30-2014, 06:40 AM
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No, there is......on right side....
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Originally Posted by Glen e
No, there is......on right side....
Of the steering column ? Why ?
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I like the keyless system. I have my fob with the trunk key and my house key together on a ring in my pocket. It's nice to be able to just jump in the car and go.
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Originally Posted by Glen e
No, there is......on right side....
Originally Posted by MikeyTX
I say this is bs. There is no key slot on the column. There is in the bottom of the fob.
Technically he's right....

That's a FOB Slot
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GM should make the slot a place where you can also recharge your FOB. With such a small battery in the FOB, it wouldn't take but maybe an hour to charge it. I am sure all corvette guys could handle an hour drive at some point.
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Originally Posted by Matt26
Key fob stays in your pocket

That slot is for when the battery runs low in the fob.

Are your pockets full or do they look like this?

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Interesting info - did not know about that feature on the car.
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Originally Posted by runutzzzzz
Technically he's right....

That's a FOB Slot
Up till now, it's always been in the glove box. Out of site ! Makes me wonder what made them put it on the side of the steering column.
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Old 01-30-2014, 10:41 AM
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Ok , so you are not supposed to put the key there unless your batt. is low or you are reprogramming , correct ? .....
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Originally Posted by cb98coupe
Ok , so you are not supposed to put the key there unless your batt. is low or you are reprogramming , correct ? .....
Correct. As others have said, there is no need for the FOB to ever leave your pocket except to perhaps get to your house keys that you might have clipped to it.

In fact that can be downright dangerous and could strand you somewhere. I can relate the story if you really need to hear it
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Old 01-30-2014, 12:11 PM
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My '62 had a key slot. You just put the key in it, turned, and the car started.
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Old 01-30-2014, 12:27 PM
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My '62 had a key slot. You just put the key in it, turned, and the car started.
yeah my '65 did too .. as a matter of fact my '04' does also .. guess we're just ancient ..
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Old 01-30-2014, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nh_mark
From the Owners Manual.

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Must be new location for the C7. Never on a C6 that I am aware.
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