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Numchuk · 09-03-2011, 04:29 PM

didnt know which board to post in so i thought general should be a good starting place,
anyways, my keys feel like theyre stuck or jus moving real slow, the button jams a little, but other than that its not too hard to describe, maybe somethings blocking it or stuck in there?>
help?
do i hafta take it apart to see whats wrong? and do i need any tools to do this?
PLEASE HELP asap
thanks :p

SpendyWendy · 09-03-2011, 04:36 PM

Did you purchase your car from a dealer? I would start there before taking anything apart. When I took delivery of my car I had one key that would not stay shut - the dealership ordered me a new one - so now I have 3 keys.

Numchuk · 09-03-2011, 04:43 PM

i have a spare, but i want to see if i can fix this firts haha
would i take it to the dealer and have them fix it for me? or do they not fix that kinda thing?
i have a brand new spare, but i just dont want to use it now, its not an emergency, it just bugs

Cam2011 · 09-03-2011, 05:47 PM

I would try and blow it out with some compressed air first, and if that works even a little put some graphite in there and blow it out again after cycling it a few times. Don't use WD40 or anything of the sort as it will attract dust and you'll be even worse off. Best thing may be to take it back to the dealer and have them either swap, or fix it for you.

Numchuk · 09-03-2011, 06:33 PM

i tried dustoff but still no luck, the mechanic/shop at the dealer is closed after 2pm, and they dont come back till monday, so till then ill hafta wait with a slow/stuck key :/

Angrybird 12 · 09-03-2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numchuk

didnt know which board to post in so i thought general should be a good starting place,
anyways, my keys feel like theyre stuck or jus moving real slow, the button jams a little, but other than that its not too hard to describe, maybe somethings blocking it or stuck in there?>
help?
do i hafta take it apart to see whats wrong? and do i need any tools to do this?
PLEASE HELP asap
thanks :p

I would say it is probably covered under warranty. Let the dealer fix or replace it, if you fiddle with it they may not replace it.

Cam2011 · 09-03-2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numchuk

i tried dustoff but still no luck, the mechanic/shop at the dealer is closed after 2pm, and they dont come back till monday, so till then ill hafta wait with a slow/stuck key :/

Just use the spare one, it's the exact thing, only that one works fine (I imagine). When they fix or replace your broken one just make that your spare.

Numchuk · 09-03-2011, 07:33 PM

ya thats true, ill let em fix it :/

mike25 · 09-03-2011, 07:36 PM

Its under spring tension. If you take it apart you will see the spring. take the key apart, twist the spring several times and put under load, then put key back together...its a bit tricky but youl get it after a few tries.

It has two small little metal rods that stick out on each side of the spring. one goes into the key fob and locks down between the retainer tabs, the other goes in the small key (very small once you take it apart- just the key that goes in the ignition and the pivoting connection is all the key is made up of.) which also has a retaining tab for the spring. Twist the key around several times, while both ends of the spring are secured in the holders, and then put key back together. Resolved

P.s.- when taking apart, be careful or it will fly apart- take apart slowly!!

Numchuk · 09-03-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike25

Its under spring tension. If you take it apart you will see the spring. take the key apart, twist the spring several times and put under load, then put key back together...its a bit tricky but youl get it after a few tries.

would u mind posting a vid or step by step on how to? or shall i just use spare

RichGreene · 09-03-2011, 07:52 PM

HAHAHA A Video ? Just bang it on the table a couple times on the table like I did. Id be damned if I was going to the dealer over it.

mike25 · 09-03-2011, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numchuk

would u mind posting a vid or step by step on how to? or shall i just use spare

If i still had my old camaro i would..waiting on the new one. :(

Biggest thing is just not letting it fly apart- its spring loaded and will if your not careful. Other wise just take note of everything while pulling apart.

Steve Dallas · 09-03-2011, 08:00 PM

WD-40?

09-03-2011, 04:29 PM	#1
Numchuk Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 50 View My Garage	switchblade key stuck/slow didnt know which board to post in so i thought general should be a good starting place, anyways, my keys feel like theyre stuck or jus moving real slow, the button jams a little, but other than that its not too hard to describe, maybe somethings blocking it or stuck in there?> help? do i hafta take it apart to see whats wrong? and do i need any tools to do this? PLEASE HELP asap thanks :p

09-03-2011, 07:36 PM	#9
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	Its under spring tension. If you take it apart you will see the spring. take the key apart, twist the spring several times and put under load, then put key back together...its a bit tricky but youl get it after a few tries. It has two small little metal rods that stick out on each side of the spring. one goes into the key fob and locks down between the retainer tabs, the other goes in the small key (very small once you take it apart- just the key that goes in the ignition and the pivoting connection is all the key is made up of.) which also has a retaining tab for the spring. Twist the key around several times, while both ends of the spring are secured in the holders, and then put key back together. Resolved P.s.- when taking apart, be careful or it will fly apart- take apart slowly!! __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam Last edited by mike25; 09-03-2011 at 07:54 PM.

09-03-2011, 08:00 PM	#13
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	WD-40? __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

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09-03-2011, 04:36 PM	#2
SpendyWendy Drives: 2011 SW 2SS/RS M6 Delivered 5/20/11 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona - where we drive with oven mitts on Posts: 179	Did you purchase your car from a dealer? I would start there before taking anything apart. When I took delivery of my car I had one key that would not stay shut - the dealership ordered me a new one - so now I have 3 keys.

09-03-2011, 04:43 PM	#3
Numchuk Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 50 View My Garage	i have a spare, but i want to see if i can fix this firts haha would i take it to the dealer and have them fix it for me? or do they not fix that kinda thing? i have a brand new spare, but i just dont want to use it now, its not an emergency, it just bugs

09-03-2011, 05:47 PM	#4
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	I would try and blow it out with some compressed air first, and if that works even a little put some graphite in there and blow it out again after cycling it a few times. Don't use WD40 or anything of the sort as it will attract dust and you'll be even worse off. Best thing may be to take it back to the dealer and have them either swap, or fix it for you.

09-03-2011, 06:33 PM	#5
Numchuk Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 50 View My Garage	i tried dustoff but still no luck, the mechanic/shop at the dealer is closed after 2pm, and they dont come back till monday, so till then ill hafta wait with a slow/stuck key :/

09-03-2011, 07:33 PM	#8
Numchuk Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 50 View My Garage	ya thats true, ill let em fix it :/

09-03-2011, 07:52 PM	#11
RichGreene Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1SS M6 Green 1993 Custom Eldo Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	HAHAHA A Video ? Just bang it on the table a couple times on the table like I did. Id be damned if I was going to the dealer over it.