Key in car
10-30-2013, 11:46 AM
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That's nice. I didn't lock the car. I unlocked it, opened the back and put my jacket in the back with the key in it thinking the car would remain unlocked and that the door would open after I closed the latch. If I were engineering this car, I would have considered such a scenario. I would also consider that if I engineered a house that had electric door latches.
10-30-2013, 12:04 PM
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10-30-2013, 12:06 PM
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10-30-2013, 12:57 PM
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p.s. I still will need to carry some keys for my work office ...and my GF's house.
10-30-2013, 01:34 PM
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That's nice. I didn't lock the car. I unlocked it, opened the back and put my jacket in the back with the key in it thinking the car would remain unlocked and that the door would open after I closed the latch. If I were engineering this car, I would have considered such a scenario. I would also consider that if I engineered a house that had electric door latches.
10-30-2013, 01:35 PM
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I think they did a great job designing the C6 system...I never touch the fob at all until I take it out of my pocket at night.
10-30-2013, 02:17 PM
#27
Safety Car
In 4 years, mine always performed flawlessly. Never a problem.
That said, I prefer a good ol' fashioned key system.
The fob system adds cost, complexity, and weight. And it's not as reliable nor as durable as a key.
All for a minor convenience? Ridiculous -- especially in a sports car.
Unfortunately, now that it's a Corvette feature, I doubt we'll ever see a key system again.
10-30-2013, 03:17 PM
#28
Drifting
Who ever came up with the idea of placing an ignition key in a steering wheel column in 1968. I like them in the dash where they were meant to be.Now you got me started. I kind of miss the need to manually advance the engine timing (with my left had) as I rolled into the throttle (with my right hand) on my old 1947 Indian Chief. I've never got used to the transistorized ign system on my 1967 vette, as I really miss the simpler points distributor on my 64 Chevy PU truck. But at least both required a key to enable them to be started and there were in the dash.
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10-30-2013, 07:10 PM
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C'mon, it's not all bad. 
Lots of modern stuff is great -- engines, transmissions, suspensions, tires, a/c, cruise, audio, lights, etc etc etc.
But hang around here a lot longer, you'll see plenty of fob problems & complaints. It's an old story.
Just don't get me started on hands-free phones & distracted driving.
Lots of modern stuff is great -- engines, transmissions, suspensions, tires, a/c, cruise, audio, lights, etc etc etc.
But hang around here a lot longer, you'll see plenty of fob problems & complaints. It's an old story.
Just don't get me started on hands-free phones & distracted driving.
10-30-2013, 07:36 PM
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You can lock your key in the trunk or if you put it in the back and shut the hatch, same as you can with any car.
If you leave your key in the car and leave by exiting using the doors, it will tell you (if you have it set up to do so).
I would suggest reading the owners manual, as well as searching for threads on this subject.
The car is not set up to sense the key in the trunk/ hatch area, although, occasionally, it will let you open it via the button above the rear plate. I wouldn't count on this option, though. Early on, I locked my purse in the trunk of my '05 vert), but fortunately, the top was down, and I popped the trunk release. I have tried duplicating this in my '09 Z06 and my vert, but was only able to get the vert open once when my fob was very close to the latch mechanism, and have never been able to duplicate this on my Z.
Many people hide a key on the exterior of the car. I assume they did it with a magnetic key case.
lisa
If you leave your key in the car and leave by exiting using the doors, it will tell you (if you have it set up to do so).
I would suggest reading the owners manual, as well as searching for threads on this subject.
The car is not set up to sense the key in the trunk/ hatch area, although, occasionally, it will let you open it via the button above the rear plate. I wouldn't count on this option, though. Early on, I locked my purse in the trunk of my '05 vert), but fortunately, the top was down, and I popped the trunk release. I have tried duplicating this in my '09 Z06 and my vert, but was only able to get the vert open once when my fob was very close to the latch mechanism, and have never been able to duplicate this on my Z.
Many people hide a key on the exterior of the car. I assume they did it with a magnetic key case.
lisa
Where would you find a place to stick a magnet on these cars. ?
Clif
10-30-2013, 07:37 PM
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In 4 years, mine always performed flawlessly. Never a problem.
That said, I prefer a good ol' fashioned key system.
The fob system adds cost, complexity, and weight. And it's not as reliable nor as durable as a key.
All for a minor convenience? Ridiculous -- especially in a sports car.
Unfortunately, now that it's a Corvette feature, I doubt we'll ever see a key system again.
10-30-2013, 07:40 PM
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I just bought a 2007 C6 and put my jacket in the car with the key in the pocket. After closing the back hatch I was unable to open the car. Are you effing kidding me! Did they really engineer this that poorly? Is there another way to get in, other than going home and getting my other key?
10-30-2013, 07:56 PM
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10-30-2013, 09:54 PM
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I have also locked the fob in the car and found that OnStar could open the car for me. Others have claimed that a cell phone held near the door while their wife activates another fob from home phone will open door. I would like to try this. Anyone have experience?
10-30-2013, 10:11 PM
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Ex wife and I were out and she had the fob in her purse and put it in the back and shut the rear hatch. The car was locked and wouldn't open. Had AAA and they sent out help. We had to pry open the driver's door glass and used a rod to push the trunk button on the dash to get in.
We had a key made and used mechanics wire to attach it to a wiring loom in the rear wheel well area.
We had a key made and used mechanics wire to attach it to a wiring loom in the rear wheel well area.