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It was $186 at the delivery (arriving next week).
Unclear about how the key works - not sure if it can be set up for my existing key.
At this point, I'm willing to live with a different key - anything to avoid a 3" hole.
There are several reasons this is important to me:
1. a few months ago I was going on a 500 mile road trip. Tried to fill up my 2016 C7 and gas cap door failed - solenoid was jammed. Didn't know how to fix in 5 mins so switched cars.
2. I also drive a 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit with a cable release for the trunk; those are known to fail and one extreme solution is to drill 3" hole (or worse, destroy taillight to get access to latch). (try finding an OEM taillight for any 1987 car of any make)
At least the C8 fuel cap door isn't an issue - I see I can reach up in the driver side intake vent and fiddle with the mechanism if it jams.
Destroying a trunk lid on a 2023 C8 as a 'solution' is simply unbelievable on this lock-delete decision, but I'm open to hearing officially WHY?
You have a solution that works. You delete it. If it was supply chain, I get it.
GM doesn't want to hold up a sale of a MSRP $60K car due to lack of a $100 lock cylinder.
GM offered a retrofit on 2022 cars for the rear back up sensor ($50 credit) - why wasn't that used here?
MY23 got the back up sensor reinstated and they took away the rear trunk lock cylinder?
At least offer the lock cylinder key as an official retrofit.
Why I don't agree paying for it separately, that is a better solution than "...find 3" hole saw and destroy trunk lid".
If the battery dies completely, the emergency key is the only way to get into the car, and the only way to get access to the battery to jump or replace it. And if the power release for the trunk / hatch fails, the key is the only way to open it (other than cutting a hole in the trunk lid).
I just placed an order for the MY22 rear trunk lock cylinder to retrofit onto my MY23.
The decision to remove this lock cylinder doesn't make sense to me except if it is a supply chain issue.
But what a price to pay for MY23 owners -- 3 inch hole saw on the trunk lid?
Do you have part number(s) for what you ordered? Are you going to do the retrofit or have a shop do it? Just wondering if this is a reasonable DIY fix. Please post pics of the install if possible.
It should be a viable alternative depending upon one's cost tolerance. I don't know how much the cost is for that assembly or even whether they are readily available. Given that they are discontinued for MY23, there may be very limited availability, so better go early if you want to do it.
Since the rear fascia has to come off, I'd estimate a minimum of 2 hours labor.
Do you have part number(s) for what you ordered? Are you going to do the retrofit or have a shop do it? Just wondering if this is a reasonable DIY fix. Please post pics of the install if possible.
Do you have part number(s) for what you ordered? Are you going to do the retrofit or have a shop do it? Just wondering if this is a reasonable DIY fix. Please post pics of the install if possible.
I gave the technician my MY23 VIN and he confirmed this part # 85511550 is listed in the computer as compatible with my MY23 Corvette.
However, since the part is for 2020-2022, I will have to confirm this once I receive it since technically it's not for MY23.
I plan to retrofit myself - it looks like 3 mounting holes for rivets (?) and one for the keyhole.
It should be a viable alternative depending upon one's cost tolerance. I don't know how much the cost is for that assembly or even whether they are readily available. Given that they are discontinued for MY23, there may be very limited availability, so better go early if you want to do it.
Since the rear fascia has to come off, I'd estimate a minimum of 2 hours labor.
The parts should typically be available for 5 years after discontinuation - standard practice for most industries, but we live in interesting times.
$186 for the lock assembly. update - they charge $20 to cut the key at the dealer; as not clear how they match the lock to your existing key (probably not).
Not sure if rear bumper cover needs to come off; might be possible to rivet on the inside as the fascia hole is already open for the key cylinder.
But either alternative more appealing to avoid the emergency 3" hole saw recommendation ;-)
And what might that key blank # be????? Sharing is caring.
Key blank for MY23 C8 13536119 - from the dealer it costs $78.70 plus $20 to cut - OUCH! Should have researched it more like the $7 aftermarket key in post #31 with $10 cutting at ACE hardware
I have had a spare key made for both my 2019 Acura, 2015 C7 and now my 2021 HTC at a "super" ACE Hardware. The key blank is: HU100 for the Corvette. I keep it in my wallet and FOB #3 in a Faraday pouch in the glove box.
You realize the fob already has a key inside it?
Why do you need a second key?
On vacation until July 10 - driving my cool 2018 Ford Focus on the streets of Los Angeles until then.
Will have the parts come up this week and pick up next week when I'm back.
I simply cannot believe that somebody somewhere hasn't pinned down Harlan or Tadge to explain on camera why TF we ended up with this hole saw emergency access plan. Shockingly inept.
On vacation until July 10 - driving my cool 2018 Ford Focus on the streets of Los Angeles until then.
Will have the parts come up this week and pick up next week when I'm back.
cool, enjoy and update when you can. Eagerly following this thread. I checked my 23 trunk release and there is a space to hold the cable for this release.
If the battery dies completely, the emergency key is the only way to get into the car, and the only way to get access to the battery to jump or replace it. And if the power release for the trunk / hatch fails, the key is the only way to open it (other than cutting a hole in the trunk lid).
Your battery charger plugged into your cigarette lighter should provide enough juice to open the hatch.
I simply cannot believe that somebody somewhere hasn't pinned down Harlan or Tadge to explain on camera why TF we ended up with this hole saw emergency access plan. Shockingly inept.
Originally Posted by johnodrake
As I understand the issue, the only time that you would need to cut a 3" hole would be if the electrical locking mechanism itself failed.
Hmm, mine did fail a year ago! Thank goodness for the FOB key being able to open!
BTW, my "guess" is Tadge and Harlan would say If Allowed "We don't control cost reduction efforts and agree it's Stupid!" (That is what a rep from Corvette Blog stated on the recent Steve Garrett podcast was the reason- cost. May not be the official reason (when/if we finally get one.) Thatmay not be until what was said "they are developing a new latch" and assume it's just not ready and no prior lock systems currently available.
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Probably would be the same if they were asked about the deceptive way GM deals with what is real leather! BUT that is beyond just the Vette. Mulan is a GM marketing coined name and their position not to tell folks what it is or where it's used (except for the 1st time to say even the top-of-the-line C8 seat uses it for Bolsters and ONLY the seating surface in real tanned animal hide Napa leather!) BUT when not preceded with Napa can be sure it's some synthetic and they won't say where, which is used, i.e. Vinyl (inexpensive PVC, polyvinylchloride,) Bonded leather (PVC with 10 to 20% finely ground real leather scrapes used as a filler so it smells like leather,) or what one forum member found for a 3LT C8 part, polyurethane faux leather (more expensive than PVC and probably has no ground up real leather as a filler!)
