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Melkor · 06-13-2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jdyorkster

GM will have to pry my switchblade FOB from my cold dead hands. I’m just hoping it’s not right after I’ve totaled my car because I inadvertently kicked it with my knee. That would be really really embarrassing.

JnLLovett · 06-13-2014, 12:51 PM

This sux because I think they will have to change the ignition switch as well. The switchblade key it laser cut through the middle of the key. A traditional key and ignition would use pins and followers to fall into place to start the car when the key is inserted. I am by no means an expert on this, and I'm fairly new to Chevy's. Does anyone else think this is so, because I am in the same boat here and really like my key. I did try to look up some of the recent key fobs that they are using such as the 2015 Tahoe and Yukon and they look nice, but still not as good as what we have. I also like the all in one system to not have keys jutting out of my pockets and stabbing me in the leg. Maybe we should boycott and have them install push button start ignitions on all the Camaros. I know that is just a mighty high wish

2qwik2katch · 06-13-2014, 12:51 PM

Sorry I am not going to get this fixed. I like my flip out key fob too much, and I am short. No way my knees have ever or will hit the key.

90503 · 06-13-2014, 12:52 PM

Took mine in to the dealer....Got it back already....Here's the safe re-call fix to this dangerous problem...

1500 × 1000 - digitaltrends.com

rebelyell22 · 06-13-2014, 12:54 PM

I'm assuming they will use these. Yuck...

Melkor · 06-13-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

I'm assuming they will use these. Yuck...

OH MY GAWD!!!!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 06-13-2014, 12:57 PM

Poll added, expected results to come.

Au201 · 06-13-2014, 12:58 PM

Aw man I like my switchblade key. It's a conversation piece at dinner! Lol. And it occupies me when I'm bored

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alexbarabas · 06-13-2014, 01:00 PM

Do we get to keep our current FOBs? An extra key or two would be cool.

JR 1 · 06-13-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmyh

thank god. Personally, I hate the switchblade. It's too bulky in the pocket. I would LOVE to have a separate key and remote.

Believe me, I am all for the option that requires carrying around the least bulk. Currently I carry just my fob with nothing else on it.

So explain to me how carrying a separate key and fob is less bulky than carrying a fob with the key built in?

cornerspeed92 · 06-13-2014, 01:04 PM

Maybe this well explain the issue?
http://jalopnik.com/this-is-how-hard...n-i-1590538077

JR 1 · 06-13-2014, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebelyell22

I'm assuming they will use these. Yuck...

Do you know can you just use the ignition key with that set up? If the fob is just for keyless entry and you could just use the key that wouldn't be quite so bad. If the transmitter needed to start the car is in the fob that would really suck.

jcamaro37f · 06-13-2014, 01:06 PM

This really irks me..left BMW because I hated the issues.. now the recalls for GM...come on now.. I paid 42k for my camaro, I'd like a better than what 90s Geo Metro has. (no offense to any owner of this artifact). I do miss push button in my BMW and it disdains me that a 15k Kia has one.

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JnLLovett · 06-13-2014, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebelyell22

I'm assuming they will use these. Yuck...

I agree with you, that key will save them money, but im already looking online for a push button start with remote key fob.

Da**it GM

View Poll Results: Do you plan to get this recall if you had a choice?
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06-13-2014, 12:54 PM	#243
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	I'm assuming they will use these. Yuck... Attached Images __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

06-13-2014, 12:57 PM	#245
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Poll added, expected results to come. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

06-13-2014, 01:04 PM	#249
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	Maybe this well explain the issue? http://jalopnik.com/this-is-how-hard...n-i-1590538077 __________________

06-13-2014, 01:06 PM	#251
jcamaro37f Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 270 View My Garage	This really irks me..left BMW because I hated the issues.. now the recalls for GM...come on now.. I paid 42k for my camaro, I'd like a better than what 90s Geo Metro has. (no offense to any owner of this artifact). I do miss push button in my BMW and it disdains me that a 15k Kia has one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ I speak 5.56

06-13-2014, 12:51 PM	#240
JnLLovett Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red Join Date: May 2014 Location: Greenwood SC Posts: 33	This sux because I think they will have to change the ignition switch as well. The switchblade key it laser cut through the middle of the key. A traditional key and ignition would use pins and followers to fall into place to start the car when the key is inserted. I am by no means an expert on this, and I'm fairly new to Chevy's. Does anyone else think this is so, because I am in the same boat here and really like my key. I did try to look up some of the recent key fobs that they are using such as the 2015 Tahoe and Yukon and they look nice, but still not as good as what we have. I also like the all in one system to not have keys jutting out of my pockets and stabbing me in the leg. Maybe we should boycott and have them install push button start ignitions on all the Camaros. I know that is just a mighty high wish

06-13-2014, 12:51 PM	#241
2qwik2katch Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Tx Posts: 81 View My Garage	Sorry I am not going to get this fixed. I like my flip out key fob too much, and I am short. No way my knees have ever or will hit the key.

06-13-2014, 12:52 PM	#242
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,419	Took mine in to the dealer....Got it back already....Here's the safe re-call fix to this dangerous problem... 1500 × 1000 - digitaltrends.com

06-13-2014, 12:58 PM	#246
Au201 Drives: Black V6 auto 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hampton Roads, Virginia Posts: 100	Aw man I like my switchblade key. It's a conversation piece at dinner! Lol. And it occupies me when I'm bored Sent from my bragging iPhone using an app that encourages it.

06-13-2014, 01:00 PM	#247
alexbarabas Drives: 2011 1SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 99	Do we get to keep our current FOBs? An extra key or two would be cool.