How do you open the Camaro if the Key Fob Battery dies

matthew9440 · 06-09-2016, 09:54 AM

I was at the dealership the other day and I was looking at the 6th gen Camaro. It had the passive door unlock button on the handle. I didn't see a key hole though. If the car battery were to die, or the key fob battery, how would you get into the car? Is there a key hole that unlocks the trunk like the Corvette's have?

FenwickHockey65 · 06-09-2016, 09:55 AM

Didn't another member have the cover over the keyhole pop off his handle recently?

matthew9440 · 06-09-2016, 09:56 AM

OH! That would make sense? I'll have to take a look at this!

Jmetc89 · 06-09-2016, 10:15 AM

Ther is a small hole under the door handle. You pull out the valet key thingy from the fob and open it that way

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DeliveryMan · 06-09-2016, 10:16 AM

There is a key inside the KeyFob, then you pop off the one part of the door handle.
It may be in the manual.

MovieGuy · 06-09-2016, 10:17 AM

I will use the app from Onstar I downloaded. That's good for 5 years unless I subscribe to Onstar basic when the time is up.

GM Lifer · 06-09-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Didn't another member have the cover over the keyhole pop off his handle recently?

Yup. Me!

GM Lifer · 06-09-2016, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthew9440

I was at the dealership the other day and I was looking at the 6th gen Camaro. It had the passive door unlock button on the handle. I didn't see a key hole though. If the car battery were to die, or the key fob battery, how would you get into the car? Is there a key hole that unlocks the trunk like the Corvette's have?

Watch this video: http://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/...dead-fob-help/

Heavymetal454 · 06-09-2016, 11:50 AM

Is it also true that this cover has a tendency to break when performed numerous times? I wouldn't expect to be doing it routinely but be aware that the cover is held on with some rather small surface areas which if worn will fail to retain the cover as intended. If it becomes necessary to remove it getting the original to stay on my be more challenging than you would imagine. Proceed cautiously.

Glen e · 06-09-2016, 12:12 PM

I can't see having to do it more than a few times the life of the car. If you are, you need to revise your storing and parking procedures.

Baldman · 06-09-2016, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GM Lifer

Watch this video: http://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/...dead-fob-help/

Thank You for the videos. I have a 2015 Impala and I read this in the manual but didn't think it was much of a big deal but I guess it is.

GM Lifer · 06-09-2016, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavymetal454

Is it also true that this cover has a tendency to break when performed numerous times? I wouldn't expect to be doing it routinely but be aware that the cover is held on with some rather small surface areas which if worn will fail to retain the cover as intended. If it becomes necessary to remove it getting the original to stay on my be more challenging than you would imagine. Proceed cautiously.

Yes, true. Mine actually ARRIVED broken. See this thread: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=455089

The good news is I have a new, freshly painted cover and figured out an easier, safer way to install it. View this:
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=455569

MovieGuy · 06-09-2016, 01:54 PM

Am I the only one who downloaded the app to my phone? Anything plastic will break, and you don't even have to use it very much, it becomes brittle over time, especially when exposed to the weather. If your fob won't open your door, instead of wearing that little piece out, or potentially breaking it, pull up the app on your phone and unlock the door.

https://www.onstar.com/us/en/service...html?source=ct

fastball · 06-09-2016, 02:08 PM

No worries. If the car won't unlock with the fob it will just transform into Bumble Bee and carry you home.

06-09-2016, 09:54 AM	#1
matthew9440 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DuBois, PA Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	How do you open the Camaro if the Key Fob Battery dies I was at the dealership the other day and I was looking at the 6th gen Camaro. It had the passive door unlock button on the handle. I didn't see a key hole though. If the car battery were to die, or the key fob battery, how would you get into the car? Is there a key hole that unlocks the trunk like the Corvette's have? __________________

06-09-2016, 09:55 AM	#2
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06-09-2016, 09:56 AM	#3
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06-09-2016, 10:17 AM	#6
MovieGuy Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Topeka KS Posts: 892	I will use the app from Onstar I downloaded. That's good for 5 years unless I subscribe to Onstar basic when the time is up. __________________ Life after retirement

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Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I can't see having to do it more than a few times the life of the car. If you are, you need to revise your storing and parking procedures. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 06-09-2016 at 12:24 PM.

06-09-2016, 10:15 AM	#4
Jmetc89 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 114 View My Garage	Ther is a small hole under the door handle. You pull out the valet key thingy from the fob and open it that way Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-09-2016, 10:16 AM	#5
DeliveryMan Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 241	There is a key inside the KeyFob, then you pop off the one part of the door handle. It may be in the manual.

06-09-2016, 11:50 AM	#9
Heavymetal454 Account Suspended Drives: '69 RS Pro Street Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 939	Is it also true that this cover has a tendency to break when performed numerous times? I wouldn't expect to be doing it routinely but be aware that the cover is held on with some rather small surface areas which if worn will fail to retain the cover as intended. If it becomes necessary to remove it getting the original to stay on my be more challenging than you would imagine. Proceed cautiously.

06-09-2016, 01:54 PM	#13
MovieGuy Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Topeka KS Posts: 892	Am I the only one who downloaded the app to my phone? Anything plastic will break, and you don't even have to use it very much, it becomes brittle over time, especially when exposed to the weather. If your fob won't open your door, instead of wearing that little piece out, or potentially breaking it, pull up the app on your phone and unlock the door. https://www.onstar.com/us/en/service...html?source=ct __________________ Life after retirement

06-09-2016, 02:08 PM	#14
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	No worries. If the car won't unlock with the fob it will just transform into Bumble Bee and carry you home.

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