SUNNYD 95

I'm just wondering, if you start your car (C6) and get out with the key fob in your pocket, will the engine die?
Or what crazy thing will happen. Maybe I'll try it tomorrow.

Aviator

The engine will continue to run.

MikeyTX

And burn gas ..................... Btw, I do it all the time down here in TX to let the car cool down a bit during our 104 plus heat days.

crusher1

glenB

The car will continue to run, but, it will follow you around like a little puppy.

R&L's C6

And when you go to shut if off and you dont have the fob you will get a message in dic, no fob detected, run or stop?

Vette_DD

Stop and think about your question a minute.

Suppose you were on the interstate driving about 70 MPH. Would you want the engine to stop running suddenly because the battery in your fob died?

Give GM a little more credit than that.

VET4LES

It has happened many times were an owner leaves the fob home and drives somewhere and shut it down. When it's time to start it he's in trouble. He needs the fob.

Allan

R&L's C6

Hey wait a minute Jim. I have been gone for the weekend, you have a new avatar....... new car?

I better look for a new car thread by someone.

HighPro

Never take anything for granted - it is a fair question. How about the 05 coupe that would drain the battery if it was not set in reverse when you shut it down? That never made sense to me, but, GM was the one that came-up with the design. What about the C6 NAV system that has no way to use it if the car is moving? Doesn't it make sense to have an over-ride if you have a passenger to work the NAV? Hum, who came-up with that design? Could it have been GM?

Vette_DD

New car, but I wasn't going to post a new thread about it. However, while conversing in johnodrake's thread, a good-looking woman asked me to post a pic of me and the car. I hate it when that happens.

R&L's C6

Congratulations

Two moderators with new Vettes, the forum must be giving bonuses out.

johnodrake

Yep - I got my $0.02

RicemanZ06

I just bought an 04 Prius DD instead of my Yukon, mine came with a fob/smart key. I had the Prius running went inside the house and left the fob on the counter. When I got in my Prius a key indicator light was flashing to let me know no fob/smart key detected.

MikeyTX

Only if you have doggy treats in your pocket. Other wise it will simply pee on the carpet .....................

MikeyTX

Speaking from experience are we ?

R&L's C6

choprfgr

If you leave the FOB somehow but have the car running.
You will not be in trouble if you stop and shut off the engine.
Just - DO NOT -answer the question - Run or Stop - by choosing Stop.
Stop is chosen by hitting the off button again. Run is chosen by hitting Start.
In other word don't press the Stop button twice and you can Restart.

Gary '09 C6

^ that's neat little trick to know..thx !