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NandoZ06 05-06-2011 08:52 PM

Lost my keys!!
 
Does anybody know a trick or sumthing in opening the Z with a dead battery and no key? I just realized i lost them after 7 weeks it sittin their!!
I have the remote but its useless with dead battery and i dont want to bust a window. The dealer ask me to tow it up their to get a set cut but theirs no way a flatbed can fit in my drive way and pull it out of the garage.Any ideas?

Gary '09 C6 05-06-2011 09:01 PM

call a mobile locksmith service and have them make a mold for the key/or the key itself...

get a blank from the dealer first if needed, based on your VIN...

if that doesn't work, can the key cylinder be removed from the back of the car, to
bring to the dealer ?

Bluewasp 05-06-2011 09:07 PM

I believe I read on the forum you can remove the tail light and pop the trunk. Don't recall what is done once the light is removed. Do a search.

Gary '09 C6 05-06-2011 09:10 PM


Originally Posted by Bluewasp (Post 1577546162)
I believe I read on the forum you can remove the tail light and pop the trunk. Don't recall what is done once the light is removed. Do a search.


...this might give you access to the cable connecting to the latch & key cylinder...all mechanically-actuated...just pull it ?

(good idea ! I didn't think of that...:crazy:)

Z11409 05-06-2011 09:17 PM

A locksmith will insert a air wedge in rear of drivers window,then using the multi angle flex rod will pull the release line between the door and seat. Have your VIN number handy when you call a locksmith,many can now have programs to cut/program a new key.

NandoZ06 05-06-2011 10:04 PM


Originally Posted by Gary '09 C6 (Post 1577546184)
...this might give you access to the cable connecting to the latch & key cylinder...all mechanically-actuated...just pull it ?

(good idea ! I didn't think of that...:crazy:)

Imma try that.:lurk:

383vett 05-06-2011 10:30 PM

Jack it up and attach the hot wire of a battery charger on the hot terminal on the starter. Ground on the chassis. Use your key fob after a few minutes.

KLLRVET 05-06-2011 10:30 PM

I had a locksmith pick the rear lock. I was still under warranty, and they got it covered

Kenny94945 05-06-2011 10:45 PM

See above 383 said it. This is best.
Else, wedge the door glass and hook to emergency release. Can cause damage be careful.

z51vett 05-06-2011 11:12 PM


Originally Posted by PELONSZ06 (Post 1577546050)
Does anybody know a trick or sumthing in opening the Z with a dead battery and no key? I just realized i lost them after 7 weeks it sittin their!!
I have the remote but its useless with dead battery and i dont want to bust a window. The dealer ask me to tow it up their to get a set cut but theirs no way a flatbed can fit in my drive way and pull it out of the garage.Any ideas?

Call chevrolet roadside assitance they will send a locksmith with key already made for your car. 1-800-222-1020
z51vett

BADZ 05-07-2011 12:48 AM

this:thumbs:



Originally Posted by 383vett (Post 1577546862)
Jack it up and attach the hot wire of a battery charger on the hot terminal on the starter. Ground on the chassis. Use your key fob after a few minutes.


355Spider 05-07-2011 01:32 AM

If you have a remote, you have a key in the base of the remote.

foremaw 05-07-2011 04:38 AM


Originally Posted by 355Spider (Post 1577548319)
If you have a remote, you have a key in the base of the remote.

Are you sure there is not a key in the remote? Are you certain you have lost both keys? Also, some on here have been able to get a key made at the dealer by taking them their title and a couple of forms of ID. :thumbs:

Ls2 Vette 05-07-2011 05:33 AM

Since you have a dead battery, replace it? or buy a cheap-o used battery to at least get back in you're car?

Vette5.5 05-07-2011 11:27 AM

Think "383's" method would be first one to try, as other member's have had success with it. Hopefully the battery's not run down to the point it's shorted out though. In response to the last post, he'll need to get into the car to replace the battery. But also right if the battery's totally run down, probably shot and will need to be replaced.

JoesC5 05-07-2011 11:30 AM


Originally Posted by 355Spider (Post 1577548319)
If you have a remote, you have a key in the base of the remote.

His profile shows he has a 07, so it has a separate key from the remote.

dollarbill 05-07-2011 11:41 AM


Originally Posted by 355Spider (Post 1577548319)
If you have a remote, you have a key in the base of the remote.

Depends on the year of his car. 06 and 07 did not have the integrated key fob

4SELLL 05-07-2011 01:15 PM

If u have the fob jack up and connect jumpers to the starter, or get w key from ur dealer with ur title or insurance card.

NandoZ06 05-14-2011 05:32 PM

Finally got a chance to get the Z open. Jacked it up and hooked up to the starter and whalaaaa!!!

Vega$Vette 05-14-2011 10:56 PM

Lots of BAD answers here.

I know because the fobs got locked in my Z last week 10 mins after I bought the car.

Wedging forcing the windows etc Is extremely hard to do with indexed windows.

Called GM Roadside (car under warranty) and they sent a towing company that could only try to break in through the windows.

Then the locksmith that said he could cut a key if I had the Key Code. And NO GM Roadside can not/will not give you the code over the phone or to the locksmith.

GM suggested having the car towed to the dealer.

Bottom Line is I went to the dealer the next morning and they looked up the code and cut a key with the VIN#

Best answer in this case was to jump it at the starter:cheers:


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