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ROBOSSRS · 07-07-2014, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by benji276289

I think GM has miraculously come up with a solution for which no problem really exists. No thank you, I will keep my switchblade.

Yes, GM has gone off the deep end on this one ! I will be keeping my switchblade. It's just like the Volvo I had.

Wizard1183 · 07-07-2014, 06:53 AM

I've not switched mine either and I won't ever be. They'll have to come forcibly pry them from me and that isn't going to happen either. Ridiculous! My knee has never hit the fob.

Wizard1183 · 07-07-2014, 06:59 AM

I've not switched mine either and I won't ever be. They'll have to come forcibly pry them from me and that isn't going to happen either. Ridiculous! My knee has never hit the fob.

Ryan1975 · 07-07-2014, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by benji276289

I think GM has miraculously come up with a solution for which no problem really exists. No thank you, I will keep my switchblade.

GM has suddenly made the business case for push butto start on all cars.

stoopid · 07-07-2014, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike YBTG

I've got my ear to the ground on this one, as soon as I get word about whether a key swap will be a requirement I'll let the forums know.

My dealer already offered to swap mine under the recall, and upon declining I just had to sign the work order waiving blah blah blah because it's a safety thing. I still have my fob and won't be bothered anymore about it.

ClawSS · 07-07-2014, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike YBTG

I'd bet 2016 Camaros will all have push button start and transponder keys like the Corvettes, except for COPO and z/28 versions.

Why not the z/28? Most real race cars have a toggle start momentary switch on a board. Why not give a z the same condition but a fancier button. I doubt there is much more to weight saving. Just MHO.

pickwithaustin · 07-07-2014, 08:06 AM

I understand GM's fear and their "need" to react to this situation by providing a solution (for potential future liability reasons), but I'm keeping my original switchblade key and will NOT be allowing it to be changed out. I'm glad I got in on this before the GM recall!

PalmerGA · 07-07-2014, 08:10 AM

I appreciate the videos, Mike, but what a crock of crap. Both you and the young lady had to contort your leg/knee to change the key position. It is still my belief that it is the poundage of crap people attach to their car keys that causes the problem - NOT the switchblade FOB. If they had FOBs that have no way to attach crap to it - problem solved.

Rcfiddy1 · 07-07-2014, 09:39 AM

Seems funny how some manufacturers use the entire fob as a key and it gets inserted completely into ignition slot to start the car. There you go no way to hit it, and no way to hang crap off it.

Evergreen6 · 07-07-2014, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I appreciate the videos, Mike, but what a crock of crap. Both you and the young lady had to contort your leg/knee to change the key position. It is still my belief that it is the poundage of crap people attach to their car keys that causes the problem - NOT the switchblade FOB. If they had FOBs that have no way to attach crap to it - problem solved.

The Camaro key recall is not the same recall as the Cobalt recall.

Believe whatever you like, but the issues are completely different. I guess I can understand your confusion, however, both recalls deal with the ignition switch, and both cars were manufactured by GM.

RobertRS · 07-07-2014, 10:06 AM

This video shows nothing that anybody that has been keeping up with this recall didn't already know. Key fob with key shank removed and fob left with chrome button to nowhere and empty slot on side. What is GM shipping the latest 2014's with from the factory? Gutted key fobs? How about the 2015's ? Will they come with a redesigned fob without inoperable buttons and empty slots? That's the news I want to hear and see.

102SS · 07-07-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

I want to see the new keys, as in for the Camaros that haven't been built with those key fobs... What will the 6th gen have?

We'll have to wait and see I guess. But those are the same keys we would get in return for the recall getting performed...

Push button keyless vicinity fob on the Gen 6.

trashmanssd · 07-07-2014, 10:20 AM

They can Switch mine when I trade it in a few years till then I like the switchblade.

ihada69L78 · 07-07-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RobertRS

This video shows nothing that anybody that has been keeping up with this recall didn't already know. Key fob with key shank removed and fob left with chrome button to nowhere and empty slot on side. What is GM shipping the latest 2014's with from the factory? Gutted key fobs? How about the 2015's ? Will they come with a redesigned fob without inoperable buttons and empty slots? That's the news I want to hear and see.

14's were built with switchblades and will have the blade removed before they are sold just like the OP's video. 15's are supposed to ship with the new separate key. My 15 is past due. I'll let you know for sure when it gets here.

07-07-2014, 06:53 AM	#16
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,231	I've not switched mine either and I won't ever be. They'll have to come forcibly pry them from me and that isn't going to happen either. Ridiculous! My knee has never hit the fob. __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

07-07-2014, 06:59 AM	#17
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,231	I've not switched mine either and I won't ever be. They'll have to come forcibly pry them from me and that isn't going to happen either. Ridiculous! My knee has never hit the fob. __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

07-07-2014, 08:06 AM	#21
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	I understand GM's fear and their "need" to react to this situation by providing a solution (for potential future liability reasons), but I'm keeping my original switchblade key and will NOT be allowing it to be changed out. I'm glad I got in on this before the GM recall! __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

07-07-2014, 08:10 AM	#22
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I appreciate the videos, Mike, but what a crock of crap. Both you and the young lady had to contort your leg/knee to change the key position. It is still my belief that it is the poundage of crap people attach to their car keys that causes the problem - NOT the switchblade FOB. If they had FOBs that have no way to attach crap to it - problem solved. __________________ 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)

07-07-2014, 09:39 AM	#23
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	Seems funny how some manufacturers use the entire fob as a key and it gets inserted completely into ignition slot to start the car. There you go no way to hit it, and no way to hang crap off it. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

07-07-2014, 10:06 AM	#25
RobertRS Drives: 2014 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 1,320	This video shows nothing that anybody that has been keeping up with this recall didn't already know. Key fob with key shank removed and fob left with chrome button to nowhere and empty slot on side. What is GM shipping the latest 2014's with from the factory? Gutted key fobs? How about the 2015's ? Will they come with a redesigned fob without inoperable buttons and empty slots? That's the news I want to hear and see.

07-07-2014, 10:20 AM	#27
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	They can Switch mine when I trade it in a few years till then I like the switchblade.