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scwolf10 · 10-03-2014, 07:13 PM

I am locked out of my Camaro. Both of my key fobs don't work and inserting key in key hole doesn't work either. I do have the Technostalgia taillights. I had to change ouy the fuse in the wire between the taillights and battery. What's the problem?

OUTATIME · 10-03-2014, 07:20 PM

Inserting the key in the key hole doesn't work? It's mechanical, so is it jammed when you turn it or something? Did you try the passenger side?

Vroom_vroom · 10-03-2014, 07:22 PM

I'm curious, I know there is a setting in the radio where you can turn off the key in the door.

Sent from the desert.

OUTATIME · 10-03-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vroom_vroom

I'm curious, I know there is a setting in the radio where you can turn off the key in the door.

Sent from the desert.

Wow, I'm shocked - never knew that was there. I'll try it.

wayne watson · 10-03-2014, 07:31 PM

i did the same thing once, it turned out i was at the wrong car

ChrisBlair · 10-03-2014, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scwolf10

I am locked out of my Camaro. Both of my key fobs don't work and inserting key in key hole doesn't work either. I do have the Technostalgia taillights. I had to change ouy the fuse in the wire between the taillights and battery. What's the problem?

Go in through the trunk

homewrecker · 10-03-2014, 07:45 PM

Wish I was there to see that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayne watson

i did the same thing once, it turned out i was at the wrong car

GVA 45TH 2SS · 10-03-2014, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OUTATIME

Inserting the key in the key hole doesn't work? It's mechanical, so is it jammed when you turn it or something? Did you try the passenger side?

There isn't one there.

scwolf10 · 10-03-2014, 07:58 PM

Can't get in the trunk, key doesn't work on the key hole. It turns but nothing happens. None of the buttons work on the key fob

GVA 45TH 2SS · 10-03-2014, 08:17 PM

The door lock cylinder turns freely
when either the wrong key is
used, or the correct key is not fully
inserted. The free turning door lock
feature prevents the lock from being
forced open.
To reset the lock, turn it to the
vertical position with the correct
key fully inserted. Remove the
key and insert it again.
If this does not reset the lock, turn
the key half-way around in the
cylinder and repeat

I thought this was cool.. I just tried it and there is no free wheeling lock on mine.
It just won't turn if its not fully seated..

OP make sure the key is clean, maybe flip it over.. the tumblers use both sides of the key. so may be there is dirt in one of the cuts

jshaf · 10-03-2014, 09:30 PM

guess you'll have to break the window, heard it is quite a work out to break one of the door windows

scwolf10 · 10-03-2014, 09:53 PM

So I made a stupid mistake. I was turning the key the wrong way. I didn't turn it to the left hard enough. Got my buddy to get me a jump. All good now except the left taillights stay on when I turn the car off. What's wrong now wit the left taillights. Why don't they turn off???

Angrybird 12 · 10-03-2014, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vroom_vroom

I'm curious, I know there is a setting in the radio where you can turn off the key in the door.

Sent from the desert.

Why would anyone want to do that? I don't think you are correct. Nothing in the owners manual about it either.

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 10-03-2014, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scwolf10

So I made a stupid mistake. I was turning the key the wrong way. I didn't turn it to the right hard enough. Got my buddy to get me a jump. All good now except the left taillights stay on when I turn the car off. What's wrong now wit the left taillights. Why don't they turn off???

did you cap off the "show mode" ground cable?

if you didn't it is likely grounding itself in the trunk, thus keeping them in show mode.

I cut the wire end off mine so no wire exposed, then sealed it with heat shrink, and mushed the heat shrink end so that it was sealed.

10-03-2014, 07:13 PM	#1
scwolf10 Drives: 2011 2LT Camaro V6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 32 View My Garage	locked out of camaro I am locked out of my Camaro. Both of my key fobs don't work and inserting key in key hole doesn't work either. I do have the Technostalgia taillights. I had to change ouy the fuse in the wire between the taillights and battery. What's the problem? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS V6 Performance Modifications: *Cold Air Inductions CAI* Exterior Modifications: *Roof Spoiler \| MGP Red Caliper Covers \| Black Billet Side Vent Inserts \| 35% Window Tinting \| SS Front Bumper (Replaced bumper after an accident)\| ADM Race Scoop* Interior Modifications: Camaro RS Floor Mats \| Camaro RS Door Sill Plates \| Victory Red Painted Door and Dash Panels \| Red LEDs

10-03-2014, 07:22 PM	#3
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	I'm curious, I know there is a setting in the radio where you can turn off the key in the door. Sent from the desert. __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

10-03-2014, 07:31 PM	#5
wayne watson Drives: 2014 camaro ss ,1967 chevelle ss, Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: loganville Posts: 1,209 View My Garage	i did the same thing once, it turned out i was at the wrong car __________________

10-03-2014, 07:58 PM	#9
scwolf10 Drives: 2011 2LT Camaro V6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 32 View My Garage	Can't get in the trunk, key doesn't work on the key hole. It turns but nothing happens. None of the buttons work on the key fob __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS V6 Performance Modifications: *Cold Air Inductions CAI* Exterior Modifications: *Roof Spoiler \| MGP Red Caliper Covers \| Black Billet Side Vent Inserts \| 35% Window Tinting \| SS Front Bumper (Replaced bumper after an accident)\| ADM Race Scoop* Interior Modifications: Camaro RS Floor Mats \| Camaro RS Door Sill Plates \| Victory Red Painted Door and Dash Panels \| Red LEDs

10-03-2014, 09:30 PM	#11
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	guess you'll have to break the window, heard it is quite a work out to break one of the door windows __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

10-03-2014, 07:20 PM	#2
OUTATIME Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 633	Inserting the key in the key hole doesn't work? It's mechanical, so is it jammed when you turn it or something? Did you try the passenger side?

10-03-2014, 08:17 PM	#10
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	The door lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong key is used, or the correct key is not fully inserted. The free turning door lock feature prevents the lock from being forced open. To reset the lock, turn it to the vertical position with the correct key fully inserted. Remove the key and insert it again. If this does not reset the lock, turn the key half-way around in the cylinder and repeat I thought this was cool.. I just tried it and there is no free wheeling lock on mine. It just won't turn if its not fully seated.. OP make sure the key is clean, maybe flip it over.. the tumblers use both sides of the key. so may be there is dirt in one of the cuts

10-03-2014, 09:53 PM	#12
scwolf10 Drives: 2011 2LT Camaro V6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 32 View My Garage	So I made a stupid mistake. I was turning the key the wrong way. I didn't turn it to the left hard enough. Got my buddy to get me a jump. All good now except the left taillights stay on when I turn the car off. What's wrong now wit the left taillights. Why don't they turn off??? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS V6 Performance Modifications: *Cold Air Inductions CAI* Exterior Modifications: *Roof Spoiler \| MGP Red Caliper Covers \| Black Billet Side Vent Inserts \| 35% Window Tinting \| SS Front Bumper (Replaced bumper after an accident)\| ADM Race Scoop* Interior Modifications: Camaro RS Floor Mats \| Camaro RS Door Sill Plates \| Victory Red Painted Door and Dash Panels \| Red LEDs Last edited by scwolf10; 10-04-2014 at 03:35 AM.