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Stephen12ZL1 · 05-01-2015, 03:12 PM

just reversed one of my keys today to the switchblade. It was very easy because of this thread.

angryBits · 05-01-2015, 07:48 PM

I did mine too, but I still need a retaining pin :/

goomba619 · 05-01-2015, 11:48 PM

Does this apply to 2015s as well? In other words both the "key" and the separate FOB have a chip?

Couldn't I simply order a replacement key and copy it then stick the "new" key into the FOB and still have the old original key untouched?

brian-nicola · 05-01-2015, 11:59 PM

I bought another blank fob, punched out the key blank carefully and saved the pin
Ground out the cut key from the plastic
Put the key into my original fob, used the saved pin and drove it in.

Or you can have a locksmith cut a new key on a replacement fob, the follow these instructions to reprogram
http://www.***********.com/pdfs/Camaro-key-recall.pdf

angryBits · 05-03-2015, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian-nicola

I bought another blank fob, punched out the key blank carefully and saved the pin
Ground out the cut key from the plastic
Put the key into my original fob, used the saved pin and drove it in.

Or you can have a locksmith cut a new key on a replacement fob, the follow these instructions to reprogram
http://www.***********.com/pdfs/Camaro-key-recall.pdf

They sell the replacement key on amazon for $36, but I really just want the pin haha.

ZiG · 05-03-2015, 09:17 PM

Go to any hardware store?

angryBits · 05-04-2015, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZiG

Go to any hardware store?

I tried my local hardware store, I just got funny looks... I'll try again.

ZiG · 05-04-2015, 12:24 AM

You got funny looks asking for a 1/16" roll pin? I'd be giving them funny looks on the way to a real hardware store..

nivek · 05-04-2015, 09:37 AM

Yes. My 2015 came with a key and the fob. I just pried the plastic off the key and inserted it into the fob. Took all of 5 minutes to do both keys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goomba619

Does this apply to 2015s as well? In other words both the "key" and the separate FOB have a chip?

Couldn't I simply order a replacement key and copy it then stick the "new" key into the FOB and still have the old original key untouched?

honjcd · 05-04-2015, 09:54 AM

I will NEVER let mine get switched. I like the switchblade

angryBits · 05-04-2015, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZiG

You got funny looks asking for a 1/16" roll pin? I'd be giving them funny looks on the way to a real hardware store..

It could have been my fault. I didn't call it any specific name. I asked if they carried the pin used to hold the key in place of a switchblade style key. I showed them the key... Ohwell...

dogggs02 · 05-09-2015, 03:44 AM

Harbor freight has the roll pins in an assortment for about $5

fongjvf · 05-09-2015, 12:33 PM

My Z was in for oil change and dealer asked if i wanted to Opt out of the recall. To which I responded YES! Didn't know we could do that, but my service writer drives a Z also and said he likes the switchblade better too.

ems-pilot · 05-18-2015, 04:58 AM

Here is something really stupid...a co-worker just bought the new 2015 Jeep Renegade and it comes standard with the switchblade key fob.

WTF!?

05-01-2015, 03:12 PM	#71
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,812	just reversed one of my keys today to the switchblade. It was very easy because of this thread. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

05-01-2015, 07:48 PM	#72
angryBits Drives: ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 1,093	I did mine too, but I still need a retaining pin :/ __________________ Current: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Mods: MPS4s Tires \| Borla Atak \| CF Steering Wheel Previous: 2018 ZL1 1LE M6 \| 2017 Z06 Z07 M7 \| 2017 GS A8 \| 2015 ZL1 M6 \| 2013 GT500

05-03-2015, 09:17 PM	#76
ZiG Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 173	Go to any hardware store? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Rotofab CAI/scoop/washer - FE4 conversion - Pfadt ZL swaybars - BMR endlinks - Hurst short shifter - RKSport spoiler

05-04-2015, 12:24 AM	#78
ZiG Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 173	You got funny looks asking for a 1/16" roll pin? I'd be giving them funny looks on the way to a real hardware store.. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Rotofab CAI/scoop/washer - FE4 conversion - Pfadt ZL swaybars - BMR endlinks - Hurst short shifter - RKSport spoiler

05-01-2015, 11:48 PM	#73
goomba619 Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 33	Does this apply to 2015s as well? In other words both the "key" and the separate FOB have a chip? Couldn't I simply order a replacement key and copy it then stick the "new" key into the FOB and still have the old original key untouched?

05-01-2015, 11:59 PM	#74
brian-nicola Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nanaimo, BC Canada Posts: 241	I bought another blank fob, punched out the key blank carefully and saved the pin Ground out the cut key from the plastic Put the key into my original fob, used the saved pin and drove it in. Or you can have a locksmith cut a new key on a replacement fob, the follow these instructions to reprogram http://www.***********.com/pdfs/Camaro-key-recall.pdf

05-04-2015, 09:54 AM	#80
honjcd Drives: ford Join Date: May 2015 Location: uk Posts: 3	I will NEVER let mine get switched. I like the switchblade

05-09-2015, 03:44 AM	#82
dogggs02 Drives: n/a Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: n/a Posts: 16 View My Garage	Harbor freight has the roll pins in an assortment for about $5

05-09-2015, 12:33 PM	#83
fongjvf Drives: ford Join Date: May 2015 Location: uk Posts: 5	My Z was in for oil change and dealer asked if i wanted to Opt out of the recall. To which I responded YES! Didn't know we could do that, but my service writer drives a Z also and said he likes the switchblade better too.

05-18-2015, 04:58 AM	#84
ems-pilot Drives: 2016 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 47	Here is something really stupid...a co-worker just bought the new 2015 Jeep Renegade and it comes standard with the switchblade key fob. WTF!?