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Soulrÿche · 11-20-2012, 10:36 AM

fyi. i always lock the car withthe key thingy. thats in my hand. unless you lost -lost the key nothing else is safe. and get a set of keys or the other set to mom or someone else.

/gl

tramtwo · 11-20-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ZZZ

So what do you guys wager is my best bet right now? Dealership? How long does it usually take to have a new key made?

There are some really good techniques now used by lock smiths. Wedges and air and the like minimize damage to the car. I'd go this route, if time is pressing. If not keep looking for the keys. Bet you a hundred bucks as SOON as you have someone unlock it the keys will show up!!

Jalberdi99 · 11-20-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Soulrÿche

fyi. i always lock the car withthe key thingy. thats in my hand. unless you lost -lost the key nothing else is safe. and get a set of keys or the other set to mom or someone else.

/gl

this. i keep the spare in the house key holder, not in the passenger sit.

heRS · 11-20-2012, 10:57 AM

I'd use the roadside assistance.

Jalberdi99 · 11-20-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SS11

How much could Onstar possibly charge? Call them and see if they'll give you a three months for free deal. I would think the safe a secure package for three months would be less than calling a tow truck if you don't have roadside assistance. Breaking windows seems like a very bad idea to me.

Sorry to hear about being locked out of your vehicle ZZZ. Unfortunately without connecting through the Blue OnStar Button there is no way for us to connect to the vehicle to send the signals. It doesn’t have a connection through your VIN it's the unit itself that we need to activate. Hopefully you can find a locksmith that can unlock it without any damages. If you need any assistance locating a locksmith OnStar can locate one in your area for you.

-Jessica, OnStar Advisor
Social Media Team

Roll_the_Dice · 11-20-2012, 11:02 AM

A friend of mine recently locked his keys in his Camaro and OnStar had lapsed. He called GM roadside assistance. With the VIN, they cut him a new key and brought it to him. I don't think they charged for the service or the key.

ZZZ · 11-20-2012, 11:09 AM

Found the key

Ringo64 · 11-20-2012, 11:11 AM

Since no one has said it yet... the keys are in the last place you'll look!!

But seriously that is a horrible feeling. I have pretty much OCD with my keys, if I'm at home they're either in one of two spots: in my pockets or on the hook.

Also I was real surprised to find out the Camaro doesn't have something similar to what my G6 has. If you pushed the lock button on the door of the car it chimed and wouldn't lock till 15 secs after you shut all doors. Not that I have locked my keys in but it was nice because I had 15 sec if I forgot something.

Roll_the_Dice · 11-20-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ZZZ

Found the key

Congrats!

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Originally Posted by Ringo64

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But seriously that is a horrible feeling. I have pretty much OCD with my keys, if I'm at home they're either in one of two spots: in my pockets or on the hook.

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Same here....I can't stand not knowing where my keys or wallet is! I have a hook for all vehicles...

MyIBMssRS · 11-20-2012, 11:20 AM

How did the door lock with the spare sitting on the passenger seat? I thought the doors won't lock if a transponder is in the vehicle?

Ringo64 · 11-20-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MyIBMssRS

How did the door lock with the spare sitting on the passenger seat? I thought the doors won't lock if a transponder is in the vehicle?

I have hit the door lock button multiple times while the transponder was in my hand and still technically "in the car" but I had the door open, that may have negated it.

Tysen · 11-20-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TooCool5

I remember A C5 member had the police unlock his Camaro at a show by sliding
a slim jim under the drivers door glass all the way to the unlock button on the
console and unlocking it.
Of course this does not work on cars with the unlock buttons on the door.

Damn, that requires some skill, lol.

ZZZ · 11-20-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MyIBMssRS

How did the door lock with the spare sitting on the passenger seat? I thought the doors won't lock if a transponder is in the vehicle?

Not true I have been locking my vehicle with no issues with a spare inside of it.

Not sure what gave you that idea but it works fine with another key in the vehicle.

bb040 · 11-20-2012, 12:11 PM

speaking as a pro who has broken a few windows brake the door window it is the cheapest to replace...i just love parents who lock their cars in the summer with their baby's in them..my last one was a lexis..... mom was more worried about me braking her window then saving her baby's life

11-20-2012, 10:57 AM	#32
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11-20-2012, 11:02 AM	#34
Roll_the_Dice Drives: 2012 Summit White Camaro 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,179 View My Garage	A friend of mine recently locked his keys in his Camaro and OnStar had lapsed. He called GM roadside assistance. With the VIN, they cut him a new key and brought it to him. I don't think they charged for the service or the key. __________________ Cars Owned: 2010 BMW 328xi LeMans Blue 2012 Camaro 2LT Convertible Summit White M6 2003 Audi A4 Convertible Silver Auto (sold) 1999 Ford F150 (sold) 2008 Porsche 911 Convertible Atlas Gray M6 (sold) 2007 Corvette Lemans Blue M6 (sold) 2004 BMW 645 ci Convertible Black Metallic (sold) 2000 Dodge Dakota sport Navy (sold) 1999 Porsche Boxster Black Metallic M5 (sold) 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena Titanium F1 (sold) 1992 BMW 325i 2 door Alpine white (sold) 1990 Nissan 240SX Burgundy M6 (sold) 1979 Celica Blue M5 (sold) 1974 Mustang II Ghia Green (sold)

11-20-2012, 11:11 AM	#36
Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	Since no one has said it yet... the keys are in the last place you'll look!! But seriously that is a horrible feeling. I have pretty much OCD with my keys, if I'm at home they're either in one of two spots: in my pockets or on the hook. Also I was real surprised to find out the Camaro doesn't have something similar to what my G6 has. If you pushed the lock button on the door of the car it chimed and wouldn't lock till 15 secs after you shut all doors. Not that I have locked my keys in but it was nice because I had 15 sec if I forgot something. __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd

11-20-2012, 12:11 PM	#42
bb040 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS red jewl tintcoat Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cordova,TN Posts: 747 View My Garage	speaking as a pro who has broken a few windows brake the door window it is the cheapest to replace...i just love parents who lock their cars in the summer with their baby's in them..my last one was a lexis..... mom was more worried about me braking her window then saving her baby's life __________________

11-20-2012, 10:36 AM	#29
Soulrÿche Drives: 2lt Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: So CAl Posts: 87 View My Garage	fyi. i always lock the car withthe key thingy. thats in my hand. unless you lost -lost the key nothing else is safe. and get a set of keys or the other set to mom or someone else. /gl

11-20-2012, 11:09 AM	#35
ZZZ Drives: 10 SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 165	Found the key

11-20-2012, 11:20 AM	#38
MyIBMssRS Drives: 10 IBM SS RS/14 1500 Z71 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 1,577	How did the door lock with the spare sitting on the passenger seat? I thought the doors won't lock if a transponder is in the vehicle?