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SupportGeek · 10-14-2015, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by heymatt

Which is funny, because I just had a loaner from my dealer. A 2015 Malibu that came with a switchblade key.
They want the Camaro key back because it's not safe. But send a car out as a loaner with an "unsafe" key? WTF?

Yea, I had the same thing, 2015 Malibu rental WITH a switchblade, mind boggling...

dweith · 10-15-2015, 12:33 AM

I had 5 for my 2013 2LS pre recall and they could only get 4 keys and 4 fobs to pair with the car with the recall supplied keys.

The dealer was kind enough to give me the other 2 keys and fobs ordered for the recall as spares to pair later if needed.

NYCamOwner · 10-15-2015, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heymatt

Which is funny, because I just had a loaner from my dealer. A 2015 Malibu that came with a switchblade key.
They want the Camaro key back because it's not safe. But send a car out as a loaner with an "unsafe" key? WTF?

It's all about "position"!!!!

PalmerGA · 10-15-2015, 05:55 AM

At least three. Oh... and always check the couch cushions for anything that is missing.

Aug · 10-15-2015, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heymatt

Which is funny, because I just had a loaner from my dealer. A 2015 Malibu that came with a switchblade key.
They want the Camaro key back because it's not safe. But send a car out as a loaner with an "unsafe" key? WTF?

Worse than that: when I bought my Camaro, the key recall already had been done, but I wanted an additional spare key. So I went to the Chevy parts department to order a fob and separate key, was told the separate key was not available, however, the could order switchblade fobs for me (surprisingly inexpensive too). So, why can they sell this when they are recalling them, ridiculous. Every time I give the key to the service department they tell me I need the recall, and I say look it up, the the recall has been done.

camguynj · 10-15-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dweith

I had 5 for my 2013 2LS pre recall and they could only get 4 keys and 4 fobs to pair with the car with the recall supplied keys.

The dealer was kind enough to give me the other 2 keys and fobs ordered for the recall as spares to pair later if needed.

Why did they try to pair more than just the 2 replacement keys? 3 of your pre-recall switchblade keys should have con't to work without having to be re-paired.

Are you saying you now have 4 switchblade keys that work and 2 recall key&fobs that don't work
or do you have 6 keys in total that work ( 2 recalls and 4 switchblades)?

heymatt · 10-15-2015, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCamOwner

It's all about "position"!!!!

Shoot, the Malibu key was closer to my knee than in my Camaro.

13BRM2SSRS · 10-18-2015, 10:09 AM

My wife has an 11 Equinox with switchblade key - no recall on it. For my 13 I told my service writer my knee is nowhere near the key fob so I don't want the key recall done, he said many other people have told him the same thing!

KR4545 · 10-18-2015, 03:00 PM

When I got my Camaro last September the dealer gave me one switchblade key and one "child safe" key. I'm just now realizing that the child safe key doesn't fit, because the laminated tag on it says "06 Impala". I never even picked up that key since I stuck it on top of the fridge a year ago that's how much I like the switchblade better!

I'm so glad I read this and then tried it out of curiosity, it would suck to find this out the day I loose the switchblade key.

camguynj · 10-18-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by custommx3

Anyone know the maximum number of keys that can be paired? I lost a key, replaced it, the found it 6 months later in the couch. All 3 seem to work.

10 keys per vehicle ...per Owners manual

jshaf · 10-18-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

10 keys per vehicle ...per Owners manual

I knew it was something like that, 8 or 10 came to mind. more than enough

10-15-2015, 05:55 AM	#18
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	At least three. Oh... and always check the couch cushions for anything that is missing. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

10-18-2015, 10:09 AM	#22
13BRM2SSRS Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS Vert L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 631 View My Garage	My wife has an 11 Equinox with switchblade key - no recall on it. For my 13 I told my service writer my knee is nowhere near the key fob so I don't want the key recall done, he said many other people have told him the same thing! __________________ Black GFX / Dynatech Supermaxx LT Headers / FR Black Chrome ZL1 Replicas 275/315 / RDP Tune / CAI / VMAX TB / MBRP SS Catback / Gtechniq CSL & EXOV3 / VTC / RX Catch Can / Valentine 1 / Halo DRL / LED Fogs

10-18-2015, 03:00 PM	#23
KR4545 Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC area Posts: 304	When I got my Camaro last September the dealer gave me one switchblade key and one "child safe" key. I'm just now realizing that the child safe key doesn't fit, because the laminated tag on it says "06 Impala". I never even picked up that key since I stuck it on top of the fridge a year ago that's how much I like the switchblade better! I'm so glad I read this and then tried it out of curiosity, it would suck to find this out the day I loose the switchblade key. __________________

10-15-2015, 12:33 AM	#16
dweith Drives: 2013 2LS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 21	I had 5 for my 2013 2LS pre recall and they could only get 4 keys and 4 fobs to pair with the car with the recall supplied keys. The dealer was kind enough to give me the other 2 keys and fobs ordered for the recall as spares to pair later if needed.