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crateish · 07-15-2014, 12:55 PM

My warranty is about to run out and I have to take my 45th in for service. One of my switchblade keys broke, so now I only have one working one, which I will have to use to get the car there.

It sounds here like I do not have to surrender the intact key for their wonderful solution to the recall.

Is that true?

Can I assume that they will not replace the fob on the broken key, and will automatically stick the blade into a cheap plastic head?

Any other solution to fix my broken fob?

BellamyGirl71 · 07-15-2014, 01:01 PM

I don't know if you would have to do that, as from what I've read if you already have the key before the recall you can opt out of the recall. On the other side of this, you can buy just the replacement blanks on ebay for around $8 w/free shipping. Or the whole thing for around $25. Good luck! I hate the new keys, so I've been looking at putting the blade back in.

Squillo · 07-15-2014, 01:05 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Oem-Chev...3ce6fd&vxp=mtr

You're welcome.

SSJ455 · 07-15-2014, 01:50 PM

Can anyone who makes keys cut the blade?

87GNX · 07-15-2014, 02:03 PM

Local hardware stores (Ace) usually cut keys

Squillo · 07-15-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SSJ455

Can anyone who makes keys cut the blade?

You can re-use the existing blade. It has a pin that you can remove and then just place it back in the new key.

i2disturbedSS · 07-15-2014, 02:44 PM

Happen to me also. Cheap ass key...
Anyways short story you can still use that broken key. Just put the actual key part in and turn it with the fob. I had to do this cuz I was away from home. But you still can get another one with the link above.

Kopterman · 07-15-2014, 03:32 PM

Get some JB Weld and glue that sucker back together!

Caddyroger · 07-15-2014, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87GNX

Local hardware stores (Ace) usually cut keys

They probably do not have the laser cutting machine needed to cut the key.

crateish · 07-16-2014, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS

Happen to me also. Cheap ass key...
Anyways short story you can still use that broken key. Just put the actual key part in and turn it with the fob. I had to do this cuz I was away from home. But you still can get another one with the link above.

Cheap Chinese metal, most likely. Democrats in Congress are working on a plan to block illegal cheap metal sales. Hopefully they will be successful.

Natebrod · 07-16-2014, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by crateish

Cheap Chinese metal, most likely. Democrats in Congress are working on a plan to block illegal cheap metal sales. Hopefully they will be successful.

What so now congress makes nearly impossible to produce metal in the states because of the EPA and now they are going to disallow the sales metal made else where? And don't get me wrong I hate china as much as the next guy but I don't not need the government to make decisions for me. I hope that they are not successful. It's about time our government take a huge step back and stop making new laws and maybe get rid of some instead.

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Bowtie-Bri · 07-16-2014, 08:10 AM

Link saved to my watch list if this ever happens to me. Thanks!

Mean Green Z28 · 07-16-2014, 11:06 AM

my local GM dealer has the laser cutter required to cut these keys! Call around and ask a couple dealers if they have the machine, it's pretty expensive, so not many dealers buy it.

GreaseMonkey · 07-16-2014, 12:49 PM

I think cadillac dealerships usually carry them , The one I went to in houston did .

07-15-2014, 12:55 PM	#1
crateish Drives: 45th Anniversary 2LT/RS Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 534	Broken Key My warranty is about to run out and I have to take my 45th in for service. One of my switchblade keys broke, so now I only have one working one, which I will have to use to get the car there. It sounds here like I do not have to surrender the intact key for their wonderful solution to the recall. Is that true? Can I assume that they will not replace the fob on the broken key, and will automatically stick the blade into a cheap plastic head? Any other solution to fix my broken fob? __________________

07-15-2014, 01:50 PM	#4
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07-15-2014, 02:44 PM	#7
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,927	Happen to me also. Cheap ass key... Anyways short story you can still use that broken key. Just put the actual key part in and turn it with the fob. I had to do this cuz I was away from home. But you still can get another one with the link above. __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

07-16-2014, 08:10 AM	#12
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07-16-2014, 11:06 AM	#13
Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 941 View My Garage	my local GM dealer has the laser cutter required to cut these keys! Call around and ask a couple dealers if they have the machine, it's pretty expensive, so not many dealers buy it. __________________ 2010 2SS - CAI Intake, ADM Scoop, RotoFab Washer relo. LT Headers and off-road pipes, X-pipe, Muffler Deletes, ZL1 Spoiler, Technostalgia Tail-lights '98 T/A (Sold) - Forged 6.0ltr, MS3, P&P'd Heads/Valves, 90MM FAST/TB, Headers, 3" Y-pipe, 4" Mufflex Catback. Koni Adjustables w/GC coilovers (550/175), Strano Sway Bars '94 Z28 (Sold) ... LS1 swap (basically same setup as the T/A), TH350/3500 stall ... swapped it all into the T/A -- >> Some of my Projects My Fquick Page

07-15-2014, 01:01 PM	#2
BellamyGirl71 Drives: 2014 Red Hot Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 22	I don't know if you would have to do that, as from what I've read if you already have the key before the recall you can opt out of the recall. On the other side of this, you can buy just the replacement blanks on ebay for around $8 w/free shipping. Or the whole thing for around $25. Good luck! I hate the new keys, so I've been looking at putting the blade back in.

07-15-2014, 01:05 PM	#3
Squillo Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS BRM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,174	http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Oem-Chev...3ce6fd&vxp=mtr You're welcome.

07-15-2014, 02:03 PM	#5
87GNX Drives: Alot Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norcalifas Posts: 1,337	Local hardware stores (Ace) usually cut keys

07-15-2014, 03:32 PM	#8
Kopterman Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NH Posts: 794 View My Garage	Get some JB Weld and glue that sucker back together!

07-16-2014, 12:49 PM	#14
GreaseMonkey Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Pflugerville,Texas / Houston,Texas Posts: 161	I think cadillac dealerships usually carry them , The one I went to in houston did .