Reversing key recall

[i007spectre]

I cant find that roll pin anywhere.

[CAM....ZL1]

dealer asked me if I wanted mine switched and I said no, nothing to sign.
On another note not related to a key fob, but did anyone come across one
of these.

[alini]

I tried to get my knee to hit the key and shut the car off while in the driveway.....I couldnt do it. I dont see how this was a cause of peoples accidents. I question how many keys they had attached to weight them down

[Heaven_is_inferno_orange]

When we purchased our 12' ZL1 in November the recall had already been done on it. I just went to my parts dept guys at work and had them order me 2 brand new fobs and they came as the switchblade setup. No modding required.

[Steel02001]

Originally Posted by Heaven_is_inferno_orange

When we purchased our 12' ZL1 in November the recall had already been done on it. I just went to my parts dept guys at work and had them order me 2 brand new fobs and they came as the switchblade setup. No modding required.

How recent was this?

[370zyzfr1]

I took my fobs back in and had them redo it back from the recall to original switchable. No problem.

[ihada69L78]

Originally Posted by Steel02001

How recent was this?

A locksmith had the switchblade blanks in stock. He cut it and installed in in my key fob for under $30.00.

[xghzxgh]

I will NEVER let mine get switched. I like the switchblade

[mar10]

Originally Posted by ihada69L78

A locksmith had the switchblade blanks in stock. He cut it and installed in in my key fob for under $30.00.

I'm in a bind on this. I just bought a 2010 SS that had the recall done. It only had one key fob and the lock button is falling out so they crudely taped it in place.
So I can't just cut up one of my good keys and put it in there. I started looking for options that don't involve paying over $100 for a key. The best option I found so far is to buy a switchblade and fob on ebay then have it cut and hope that in able to program it using the method of starting the car with a current key then restarting it with the new key. So today I decided to see if I can find someone to cut the key for me. I went to the hardware store and they said they couldn't. So I went to the local locksmith. He immediately recognized that the recall had been done and said he would not cut a new switch blade to reverse the recall because he did not want to be responsible if something happens. He wouldn't even do it on a blank key for me to switch in on my own. But he said he would order me a new keyless fob and program it for the low cost of $75. I told him no thanks. Hopefully I can find somewhere willing to do it.

[Loveride]

I wasn't sure if the recall key would be the same as the fob key if I tore it apart until I found this post. It took me about 20 minutes to remove the key and install it back into the fob. I had to find something to use for the roll pin as the dealer kept it when they removed the key from the fob. Then I used some locktite super glue to help it stay in place and it worked perfect! I also kept the other recall key intact to use when I have to go in for service.

[tdconner]

If I mail my keys to someone (one at a time), is anyone on here really good at the job / willing to do for me?

I don't have the grinder and don't feel handy enough to do this.....

Send me PM if your willing to do this for me Recall fix drives me crazy

[Ladykiller]

I could do it. Simple grinder and razor on the plastic.

[nivek]

All you have to do is pry the plastic part of the key apart. The metal of the key fits perfectly into the fob....no modification at all. Then, get a small piece of metal to wedge into the hole to keep it from sliding back out. I used a finish nail.

[angryBits]

I'm going to try this tonight! I suspect the pin had better sit tightly. If it comes out, you may lose your key inside the ignition!

The way I sit, my knee would never hit the fob if it were setup as the switchblade, but with it as is, the fob ends up sitting on my knee and when i lift off the gas it ends up pinching the fob against my knee and the key and i have to angle my knee out to let off the gas.

Way more dangerous like they gave it to me than it would have been in the switchblade form.