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IBM · 09-01-2011, 06:41 PM

So I was just about to wash the camaro. Go to the garage, the car is locked (strange). The key remote isn't working, so I manually unlock it, get in, nothing lights up. Thought to myself oh geez... try to start it, nothing. And now my key are stuck in the ignition! I tried everything to get them out - turning the wheel, etc. But they are STUCK. The kicker is, nothing has happened that should have made the battery die... no lisening to music witout the car on, no lights left on, idk why its like that. So now its sitting in the garage dirty with key in the ignition and i dunno what to do. Will the key budge if I get the battery charged up? Just need advice. Thanks.

Edit: sorry for typos, still getting used to my new phones keyboard which is very touchy.

BowlingSS · 09-01-2011, 06:44 PM

Call the roadside number to see if they can come out and get you going.

Bill

CWI · 09-01-2011, 08:38 PM

Pop the hood, check the voltage on the big red plastic covered battery terminal just behind the air filter. If it shows 12-14 volts, the battery is good but but have an electrical issue. Then call the dealer. If the battery is dead, call the dealer. The battery is covered on warranty also.

IBM · 09-01-2011, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWIweldace

Pop the hood, check the voltage on the big red plastic covered battery terminal just behind the air filter. If it shows 12-14 volts, the battery is good but but have an electrical issue. Then call the dealer. If the battery is dead, call the dealer. The battery is covered on warranty also.

Will it be in the same place on the v6 do you know, I took a quick look but didn't see anything you were talking about. But i'm really dumb when it comes to stuff like this :(

RichGreene · 09-01-2011, 09:19 PM

Youve got to open what looks like a spare tire cover, under your mat.

IBM · 09-01-2011, 09:20 PM

Nevermind, looked again and found it

IBM · 09-01-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichGreene

Youve got to open what looks like a spare tire cover, under your mat.

I know where the battery is and stuff. I'm just worried about the key stuck in the ignition. And i can't find the voltage checker right now, but i'll keep everyone updated. I have class tomorrow so I'm leaving it with my dad to decide what to do with it and find out whats wrong. He may have to call Roadside Assistance if the key still doesnt budge. Ill keep you all updated on the situation.

Blk-Ice · 09-02-2011, 12:46 AM

I had this same exact issue about 2 months ago. I called roadside and the guy came with a portable charger and it started right up. And I never had this problem since. My question though is why the battery did this in the first place.

ooojerry · 09-02-2011, 04:21 AM

Check your negative terminal on your battery. Mine came loose and my car wouldn't do anything. Re-tightened the connection and it started immediately. My key was also locked in the ignition.

SRFnSNO · 09-02-2011, 06:30 AM

The key locking in the ignition is a security thing.
When this happened to me had the car dragged on to a flatbed and taken to dealer. (Neutral selector switch is under the center console automatic)
Car battery would not jump or take a charge. Security.

They said mine had a higher than normal parasitic leak due to audio upgrades.
mine died in 1 week last winter. now have a battery tender wired, CTEK

VADR_H8R · 09-02-2011, 06:38 AM

I thought we had battery-rundown protection on our cars? I remember reading it on our window stickers. what exactly does that do?

MLL67RSSS · 09-02-2011, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VADR_H8R

I thought we had battery-rundown protection on our cars? I remember reading it on our window stickers. what exactly does that do?

If you leave your headlights, parking lights, or interior lights on the BCM will turn them off, I believe after 20 minutes.

WadeWilson · 09-02-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by IBM

So I was just about to wash the camaro. Go to the garage, the car is locked (strange). The key remote isn't working, so I manually unlock it, get in, nothing lights up. Thought to myself oh geez... try to start it, nothing. And now my key are stuck in the ignition! I tried everything to get them out - turning the wheel, etc. But they are STUCK. The kicker is, nothing has happened that should have made the battery die... no lisening to music witout the car on, no lights left on, idk why its like that. So now its sitting in the garage dirty with key in the ignition and i dunno what to do. Will the key budge if I get the battery charged up? Just need advice. Thanks.

Edit: sorry for typos, still getting used to my new phones keyboard which is very touchy.

Happened to me two weeks ago. Had to plug this in and give it some juice so I could remove my key.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=L1

Ended up buying a new battery because mine wouldn't hold a charge. I've since purchased a battery tender.

IBM · 09-02-2011, 12:32 PM

Charging the battery now to see where that gets me. beats me why the battery died though.

09-01-2011, 06:41 PM	#1
IBM Drives: '11 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 1,050	battery dead??? So I was just about to wash the camaro. Go to the garage, the car is locked (strange). The key remote isn't working, so I manually unlock it, get in, nothing lights up. Thought to myself oh geez... try to start it, nothing. And now my key are stuck in the ignition! I tried everything to get them out - turning the wheel, etc. But they are STUCK. The kicker is, nothing has happened that should have made the battery die... no lisening to music witout the car on, no lights left on, idk why its like that. So now its sitting in the garage dirty with key in the ignition and i dunno what to do. Will the key budge if I get the battery charged up? Just need advice. Thanks. Edit: sorry for typos, still getting used to my new phones keyboard which is very touchy. __________________

09-01-2011, 06:44 PM	#2
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	Call the roadside number to see if they can come out and get you going. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

09-01-2011, 08:38 PM	#3
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	Pop the hood, check the voltage on the big red plastic covered battery terminal just behind the air filter. If it shows 12-14 volts, the battery is good but but have an electrical issue. Then call the dealer. If the battery is dead, call the dealer. The battery is covered on warranty also. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

09-01-2011, 09:20 PM	#6
IBM Drives: '11 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 1,050	Nevermind, looked again and found it __________________

09-02-2011, 12:46 AM	#8
Blk-Ice 750HP of Twisted Reaper! Drives: Blk 2SS/Blk Carb Fibr NS-1 stripes Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA & NC Posts: 2,244 View My Garage	I had this same exact issue about 2 months ago. I called roadside and the guy came with a portable charger and it started right up. And I never had this problem since. My question though is why the battery did this in the first place. __________________ *Fear the LMR Twisted Reaper Brotherhood!*

09-01-2011, 09:19 PM	#5
RichGreene Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1SS M6 Green 1993 Custom Eldo Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	Youve got to open what looks like a spare tire cover, under your mat.

09-02-2011, 04:21 AM	#9
ooojerry Drives: FAST Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 156	Check your negative terminal on your battery. Mine came loose and my car wouldn't do anything. Re-tightened the connection and it started immediately. My key was also locked in the ignition. __________________

09-02-2011, 06:30 AM	#10
SRFnSNO Drives: Blown & Flamed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jerzy Posts: 654 View My Garage	The key locking in the ignition is a security thing. When this happened to me had the car dragged on to a flatbed and taken to dealer. (Neutral selector switch is under the center console automatic) Car battery would not jump or take a charge. Security. They said mine had a higher than normal parasitic leak due to audio upgrades. mine died in 1 week last winter. now have a battery tender wired, CTEK

09-02-2011, 06:38 AM	#11
VADR_H8R Drives: 2011 camaro 1ss synergy green Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: greensburg Posts: 444	I thought we had battery-rundown protection on our cars? I remember reading it on our window stickers. what exactly does that do?

09-02-2011, 12:32 PM	#14
IBM Drives: '11 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 1,050	Charging the battery now to see where that gets me. beats me why the battery died though. __________________

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