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brianko · 06-26-2011, 12:35 PM

So I get out of my car at the post office the other day, shut the door, turn around to walk off and feel something funny in my hand. I look down, and lo and behold, my key fob has self-destructed in my hand. Two plastic halves, a circuit board, the key itself, spring and button. Surprise surprise!

Fiddled around with it until all the guts were reinstalled and the (cheap) plastic case was snapped back together.

Wonder if this is covered under the "bumper-to-bumper" warranty? I guess if the tech can't replicate it, it won't be fixed. I'm thinking about just gluing the two halves together (but leaving the battery door free).

Anyone else with a self-destructing key fob?

Jshadow · 06-26-2011, 12:41 PM

Pics or it didn't happen!

Bo Tie 1 · 06-26-2011, 12:46 PM

Wow! Sorry to hear about that. I was wondering how long these Fobs would last. Mine keeps opening in my pocket. I guess it`s just a matter of time.
Mine is only four months old though. How long have you had yours? :(

shockandawe · 06-26-2011, 12:56 PM

Did you mod the fob?

oldfriend · 06-26-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shockandawe

Did you mod the fob?

He probably did not mod it , but he most likely went bull riding with the fod on him!!!

brianko · 06-26-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo Tie 1

Mine is only four months old though. How long have you had yours? :(

It's probably a year old now. And no, it's not modded! (What kind of mods can you do to a fob?)

Tricky's SS · 06-26-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brianko

It's probably a year old now. And no, it's not modded! (What kind of mods can you do to a fob?)

Don't Lie, you put in a stronger spring. Warranty Denied !!!

Alfieboy · 06-26-2011, 01:53 PM

had mines 2 years now..no issues....

lightner75 · 06-26-2011, 02:45 PM

actually it is covered under your warranty.

same thing happened to me and dealer replaced it for free under warranty..

SlingShot · 06-26-2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianko

Wonder if this is covered under the "bumper-to-bumper" warranty? I guess if the tech can't replicate it, it won't be fixed. I'm thinking about just gluing the two halves together (but leaving the battery door free).

Anyone else with a self-destructing key fob?

Had the same thing happen to me, and YES it is covered under warranty.

The Stig · 06-26-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tricky's SS

Don't Lie, you put in a stronger spring. Warranty Denied !!!

Man, he outed you in front of everybody. That's got to hurt.

CraziGuy · 06-26-2011, 02:57 PM

I have heard about this before from another member here.

MEDISIN · 06-26-2011, 02:59 PM

You're pants are too tight...problem solved.

/close_thread

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-28-2011, 04:05 PM

I would agree with lightner75 and SlingShot on this one. Your fob should be covered under you new vehicle warranty. I would suggest letting your dealership know about the issue and see what they have to say about the issue. Possibly showing them how easy it is for the key to come apart would help your case in this regard. I hope you're able to get this issue resolved. Let us know how it goes for you.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

06-26-2011, 12:35 PM	#1
brianko Never enough time Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 6-spd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 71	Self-destructing key fob So I get out of my car at the post office the other day, shut the door, turn around to walk off and feel something funny in my hand. I look down, and lo and behold, my key fob has self-destructed in my hand. Two plastic halves, a circuit board, the key itself, spring and button. Surprise surprise! Fiddled around with it until all the guts were reinstalled and the (cheap) plastic case was snapped back together. Wonder if this is covered under the "bumper-to-bumper" warranty? I guess if the tech can't replicate it, it won't be fixed. I'm thinking about just gluing the two halves together (but leaving the battery door free). Anyone else with a self-destructing key fob?

06-26-2011, 12:41 PM	#2
Jshadow 31B MP Drives: 2010 1SS CGM Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 597	Pics or it didn't happen! __________________ 2016 Red Hot 2SS soon....

06-26-2011, 02:45 PM	#9
lightner75 LoneStar Camaro Drives: 2010 cyber gray 2ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: dfw Posts: 534	actually it is covered under your warranty. same thing happened to me and dealer replaced it for free under warranty.. __________________

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Bo Tie 1 Drives: 11 Camaro SS,05 Vette Z51,76 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 370	Wow! Sorry to hear about that. I was wondering how long these Fobs would last. Mine keeps opening in my pocket. I guess it`s just a matter of time. Mine is only four months old though. How long have you had yours? :(

06-26-2011, 12:56 PM	#4
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	Did you mod the fob?

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Alfieboy Madman Drives: 2017 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RICHMOND VA Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	had mines 2 years now..no issues....

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MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 1,505 View My Garage	You're pants are too tight...problem solved. /close_thread

06-28-2011, 04:05 PM	#14
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	I would agree with lightner75 and SlingShot on this one. Your fob should be covered under you new vehicle warranty. I would suggest letting your dealership know about the issue and see what they have to say about the issue. Possibly showing them how easy it is for the key to come apart would help your case in this regard. I hope you're able to get this issue resolved. Let us know how it goes for you. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service