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Angrybird 12 · 06-25-2014, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubscamaro

They should do what audi and mercedes did. Audi you can even charge the fob while driving in the port (you need it in your pocket or in the car to drive) and mercedes has no metal key at all, besides the hidden one not many people even know they have. Mercedes uses a sensor at the tip of the fob to tell the ignition it is the proper key and you turn it just like any other fob, and you're on your way.

How long would cars be sitting on the lot and at the factory waiting for that complicated fix?

Mean Green Z28 · 06-25-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Hmm I see aftermarket opportunity to make a little screwdriver that will go in place of the flip out key part, that could prove handy....

or a USB flash drive! ... trademark/pattented! lol

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Angrybird 12 · 06-25-2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubscamaro

Also, don't most chevy sedans now have the same exact key fob? Switch blade? I wonder when they will be recalled.

Well our Spark has one!

MSSTRSS · 06-25-2014, 10:41 AM

If I even decide to do anything about it, all I'm
Going to do since I used to work at my local dealer when I was in the trade and I know the tech that would be doing this repair, I'm just going to get him to cut me the key so I have a spare for my wallet no charge and leave my remote alone... Problem solved

14sw1le · 06-25-2014, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MSSTRSS

Here is page 5/5 of the dealer bulletin

Is this sent out to the dealers yet ? If so do you know when they will be able to lift the stop sale ? been waiting on this car since the begging of April.

MSSTRSS · 06-25-2014, 10:45 AM

My girlfriend works at a dealer up here in Canada and they received this notice this morning, hence why I have the photos

45thCamaro · 06-25-2014, 11:07 AM

Put a flip out flashlight in the fob. Or why not just leave the key and give you the extra. Or make it so it will only open the door.

Firefighter · 06-25-2014, 11:11 AM

No thanks... I'll opt out on that deal.

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Ernest T · 06-25-2014, 11:13 AM

The equinox they gave me to drive has the exact same switchblade key, but a wonky angled ignition switch.

You think they'd just put a nonfunctional key into the empty slot fill it in.

Low Saturn · 06-25-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Hmm I see aftermarket opportunity to make a little screwdriver that will go in place of the flip out key part, that could prove handy....

Or even better. An aftermarket company could make a key that fits in there that can start your car.

It would eliminate the need for a separatekey and fob.

Now that's innovative.

45thCamaro · 06-25-2014, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Saturn

Or even better. An aftermarket company could make a key that fits in there that can start your car.

It would eliminate the need for a separatekey and fob.

Now that's innovative.

Or how about a house key....no wait, that might get recalled as well.

GONIF · 06-25-2014, 11:21 AM

They took the CHEAP WAY OUT . I'm KEEPING MINE THE WAY IT IS.

SSMY1LE · 06-25-2014, 11:24 AM

I have a few ideas of stuff to add to the fob:

Hannibal · 06-25-2014, 11:24 AM

Wouldn't this new setup hang lower than the current one and in fact INCREASE the chances of hitting the key and yanking the position of the ignition?

This is a solution looking for a problem...

06-25-2014, 10:41 AM	#32
MSSTRSS Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rockton, Ontario Posts: 29	If I even decide to do anything about it, all I'm Going to do since I used to work at my local dealer when I was in the trade and I know the tech that would be doing this repair, I'm just going to get him to cut me the key so I have a spare for my wallet no charge and leave my remote alone... Problem solved __________________ 2012 2SS/RS Convertable. LS3 6 Speed Manual Factory 21' Wheel Upgrade, Factory Ground Effect Upgrade, Factory Engine Cover Upgrade, Corsa Exhaust

06-25-2014, 10:45 AM	#34
MSSTRSS Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rockton, Ontario Posts: 29	My girlfriend works at a dealer up here in Canada and they received this notice this morning, hence why I have the photos __________________ 2012 2SS/RS Convertable. LS3 6 Speed Manual Factory 21' Wheel Upgrade, Factory Ground Effect Upgrade, Factory Engine Cover Upgrade, Corsa Exhaust

06-25-2014, 11:11 AM	#36
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	No thanks... I'll opt out on that deal. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

06-25-2014, 11:21 AM	#40
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	They took the CHEAP WAY OUT . I'm KEEPING MINE THE WAY IT IS. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

06-25-2014, 11:24 AM	#41
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	I have a few ideas of stuff to add to the fob: __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

06-25-2014, 11:07 AM	#35
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	Put a flip out flashlight in the fob. Or why not just leave the key and give you the extra. Or make it so it will only open the door.

06-25-2014, 11:13 AM	#37
Ernest T Drives: 2014 RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salado TX Posts: 320 View My Garage	The equinox they gave me to drive has the exact same switchblade key, but a wonky angled ignition switch. You think they'd just put a nonfunctional key into the empty slot fill it in.

06-25-2014, 11:24 AM	#42
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	Wouldn't this new setup hang lower than the current one and in fact INCREASE the chances of hitting the key and yanking the position of the ignition? This is a solution looking for a problem...