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ihaveacamaro · 06-10-2012, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I just feel good I'm not alone.

Of course you may remember I did it with the car running AND in gear with the wheels spinning.

LOL I DO remember that!

Remind me how the wheels are spinning though? Was something on the accelerator pedal?

PQ · 06-10-2012, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

LOL I DO remember that!

Remind me how the wheels are spinning though? Was something on the accelerator pedal?

Nope. I had to check the drive shaft for the noise before I swapped it out. It was just in drive and idling. I forgot that as soon as you put it in drive and the wheels turn the doors auto-lock.

Dave McFly · 06-10-2012, 01:54 AM

this is exactly the reason I have a spare key just for unlocking my door in my wallet from what I have seen I know 5th gen Camaros at least have a driver's side keyhole in the door

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Blake_GM · 06-10-2012, 01:57 AM

This is why I keep OnStar. I think their advertised prices are ridiculous, however.

So, I just call in and voice my opinion on the matter and since I've had the car (not including the 6 free months), I've gotten all my minutes extended and I have the top of the line directions package for $13 a month. A minimal fee for peace of mind, IMO.

skellz · 06-10-2012, 01:57 AM

onstar offers alot more then that GMPP such as being towed anywhere you want to go not just the dealership....also offers phone and email updates for your car...offers phone app to unlock lock remote start etc...

ihaveacamaro · 06-10-2012, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by skellz

onstar offers alot more then that GMPP such as being towed anywhere you want to go not just the dealership....also offers phone and email updates for your car...offers phone app to unlock lock remote start etc...

1) You're right it does offer a lot more than GMPP. I am thinking about resubscribing.

But...

2) But no phone app for me regardless, because the app doesn't work with 2010s

3) I can get free towing for 100 miles of my location with GMPP

joe h · 06-10-2012, 02:31 AM

fyi, it is about $350 to replace a driver side window. So you want to weigh all other options before swinging a hammer, because cleaning glass that is embedded in everything can be a real pita.

But I also feel on star is the last route to go, way too many cheaper options available. Progressive is suppose to have the best road side assistance, even verizon wireless has a mediocre road side assistance that can be used for any car your phone is in(10 miles of towing is a joke, however).

Nessal · 06-10-2012, 03:11 AM

I thought our cars has a 5 year 100k warranty?

Angrybird 12 · 06-10-2012, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

When you open the door by force, aka locksmith, the car will actually not send the electrical signals to the trunk. The trunk button doesn't work, so that's why he (and I) had to climb through and use the inside release.

PQ, you know this isn't the first time something has happened to me... nor will it be the last.

... I may just steal YOUR thunder

So then did the horn start blowing when the door was opened that way?

DeAdMiKe187 · 06-10-2012, 03:49 AM

Should have just called OnStar right there, paid for 1 month, and had them unlock the doors. But yeah, I understand your point - you paid for the extended warranty and you figured it should cover that.

Angrybird 12 · 06-10-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DeAdMiKe187

Should have just called OnStar right there, paid for 1 month, and had them unlock the doors. But yeah, I understand your point - you paid for the extended warranty and you figured it should cover that.

Yeah I know when I signed back up for OnStar after mine ran out they actually gave me the first 3 months free. Then you can call and cancel and they will give you 3 more free months lol.

MS3DALE · 06-10-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Nessal

I thought our cars has a 5 year 100k warranty?

Powertrain is 5yr/100k......almost everything else is 3/36,although there are exceptions (IE-certain emissions items are 8/80)

MS3DALE · 06-10-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Hmm fyi the retail price on a new cut key and fob only costs $50 if you have remote start, $40 if you don't. If you find a dealer asking for more then that don't pay it.

Exactly,and I even sell "dummy" mechanical keys that will only open the door for $8

yotaman96 · 06-10-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Hmm fyi the retail price on a new cut key and fob only costs $50 if you have remote start, $40 if you don't. If you find a dealer asking for more then that don't pay it.

That's what I was going to say. Only issue would have been having to wait a couple of days to get it.

06-10-2012, 01:54 AM	#31
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	this is exactly the reason I have a spare key just for unlocking my door in my wallet from what I have seen I know 5th gen Camaros at least have a driver's side keyhole in the door . __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

06-10-2012, 01:57 AM	#32
Blake_GM Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS in IBM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MO, USA Posts: 381 View My Garage	This is why I keep OnStar. I think their advertised prices are ridiculous, however. So, I just call in and voice my opinion on the matter and since I've had the car (not including the 6 free months), I've gotten all my minutes extended and I have the top of the line directions package for $13 a month. A minimal fee for peace of mind, IMO.

06-10-2012, 01:57 AM	#33
skellz Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 268	onstar offers alot more then that GMPP such as being towed anywhere you want to go not just the dealership....also offers phone and email updates for your car...offers phone app to unlock lock remote start etc...

06-10-2012, 02:31 AM	#35
joe h Drives: victory red 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: bismarck, nd Posts: 125	fyi, it is about $350 to replace a driver side window. So you want to weigh all other options before swinging a hammer, because cleaning glass that is embedded in everything can be a real pita. But I also feel on star is the last route to go, way too many cheaper options available. Progressive is suppose to have the best road side assistance, even verizon wireless has a mediocre road side assistance that can be used for any car your phone is in(10 miles of towing is a joke, however).

06-10-2012, 03:11 AM	#36
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	I thought our cars has a 5 year 100k warranty?

06-10-2012, 03:49 AM	#38
DeAdMiKe187 Drives: Black 2012 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 210	Should have just called OnStar right there, paid for 1 month, and had them unlock the doors. But yeah, I understand your point - you paid for the extended warranty and you figured it should cover that.