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bilydean · 06-13-2014, 03:59 PM

Does this mean if we need a replacement switchblade fob we can't get it anymore?

Dean

Mrdownsouth · 06-13-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by benji276289

Hey have you guys head there is a recall on Camaros?

Did u read any of this thread, or are u just trying to be a smart a$$?

cornerspeed92 · 06-13-2014, 04:09 PM

I just went out and tried, there is no way i can possible do this. I cant get my knee within 3" of it.

strych9 · 06-13-2014, 04:09 PM

I hate to break it to you guys, but because this is a safety recall, the dealer is absolutely obligated to perform this recall if they have the vehicle in their possession. Failure for them to do this is breaking federal law. They won't stick their necks out to please any of you. It's non-negotiable.

Right now, they can't perform these recalls because they do not have the paperwork, and possibly even parts, to perform the recall. Once they do, if you take your car to a dealer for ANY REASON AT ALL, they are obligated to perform the recall. Does that mean they'll come to your house to search for "unsafe" keys? Hell no. If you have one stashed, there you go. Problem is, the recall may involve replacing the ignition tumbler as well, and then your old keys won't work anyway.

Chatter is useless until we see the official recall. Keep your panties on in the meantime.

2010SSRSM6 · 06-13-2014, 04:09 PM

Sounds like a geat reason to go to the Corvette style push button start to me! Come on GM! Give us push button start!

If only.........

Manbearpig · 06-13-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

I just went out and tried, there is no way i can possible do this. I cant get my knee within 3" of it.

GM is probably just covering bases with the key switch, the media loves to blow things out of proportion and people freak out when they see "recall".

bobby35ny · 06-13-2014, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bone Stock

Of course, this could have been all avoided if the Camaro had a push-button starter like many of the other current model cars in the marketplace...

I said that in 2010 when I got my first Camaro, LOL
-bobby

stymie · 06-13-2014, 04:14 PM

I have a NISSAN Altima 3.5SR coupe to run errands with & the ZL1 for grins. I've never had an issue knocking the switchblade key fob out of run position with my knee, but I have adjusted my analog fan speed dial a few times

I'm not totally sold on the Altima's push button start feature. As you approach the car, I suppose someone could hop in & drive off if you were within range. On some cars, all someone would have to do to enter the vehicle from the rear would be to sweep their foot under your rear bumper. I try to block out & instantly repress things like start/stop technologies, driverless, automaton GOOGLE-mobiles & collision avoidance interfaces. All a carjacker would have to do to stop your car would be to walk out in front of it & the brakes would kick in.

I suppose that a GOOGLE-mobile would have merit for some folks in a sobriety checkpoint.

You'd have to be pretty short & scrunched up on the steering wheel to nudge the fob on the Camaro. For me it's pretty much a non-issue.

GONIF · 06-13-2014, 04:14 PM

I hope they give me the option to keep the 2 I have and sign a waiver .

ssrs2lt · 06-13-2014, 04:16 PM

yeah its sensitive, I've never tried on my car lol..

goinggone14 · 06-13-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by strych9

I hate to break it to you guys, but because this is a safety recall, the dealer is absolutely obligated to perform this recall if they have the vehicle in their possession. Failure for them to do this is breaking federal law. They won't stick their necks out to please any of you. It's non-negotiable.

Right now, they can't perform these recalls because they do not have the paperwork, and possibly even parts, to perform the recall. Once they do, if you take your car to a dealer for ANY REASON AT ALL, they are obligated to perform the recall. Does that mean they'll come to your house to search for "unsafe" keys? Hell no. If you have one stashed, there you go. Problem is, the recall may involve replacing the ignition tumbler as well, and then your old keys won't work anyway.

Chatter is useless until we see the official recall. Keep your panties on in the meantime.

Where's this law you're talking about? You're saying some pretty significant things about this, you better have something to back it up other than "it just makes sense".

bluBlud · 06-13-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LAWMAN

GM is so gun shy right now,if there is any possible way that something may go wrong with any of their cars down the road,they are taking care of the POSSIBLE issue now, I think this would be a GREAT time to just install push button start on all of them,then I would have this recall done,

The same thing happened to a buddy in his old Audi TT (car shut off when he bumped the key)... don't recall a recall, ha ha! Anyway, I agree that GM being under the microscope is a factor in this.

nashstat · 06-13-2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by goinggone14

Where's this law you're talking about? You're saying some pretty significant things about this, you better have something to back it up other than "it just makes sense".

If I remember the law correctly, all vehicle repairs/recalls performed by the dealers have to be done with authorization from their owners...

You also have to sign a form with the dealer saying that your car is in the shop for some repair work...

Simply don't sign that form. I am going for an oil change in a few weeks, I will clearly state that no recall work be performed... else I can go to a private dude to change my oil... I will leave the choice to them.

rscheff3 · 06-13-2014, 04:29 PM

So every VW, Audi, or any other car with a switchblade key since ever will now be recalled because some bozos can't figure out how to travel down the road without turning the car off by PHYSICALLY ROTATING THE KEY TO OFF?

Seriously? You know what else is dangerous? The ability to turn the key to off with your hand. Actually the ability to drive is dangerous. We're clearly not mature enough to handle it. Take the cars away.

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06-13-2014, 03:59 PM	#407
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cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	I just went out and tried, there is no way i can possible do this. I cant get my knee within 3" of it. __________________

06-13-2014, 04:09 PM	#410
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	I hate to break it to you guys, but because this is a safety recall, the dealer is absolutely obligated to perform this recall if they have the vehicle in their possession. Failure for them to do this is breaking federal law. They won't stick their necks out to please any of you. It's non-negotiable. Right now, they can't perform these recalls because they do not have the paperwork, and possibly even parts, to perform the recall. Once they do, if you take your car to a dealer for ANY REASON AT ALL, they are obligated to perform the recall. Does that mean they'll come to your house to search for "unsafe" keys? Hell no. If you have one stashed, there you go. Problem is, the recall may involve replacing the ignition tumbler as well, and then your old keys won't work anyway. Chatter is useless until we see the official recall. Keep your panties on in the meantime. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

06-13-2014, 04:09 PM	#411
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	Sounds like a geat reason to go to the Corvette style push button start to me! Come on GM! Give us push button start! If only......... __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

06-13-2014, 04:14 PM	#414
stymie Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: KC, MO Posts: 438	I have a NISSAN Altima 3.5SR coupe to run errands with & the ZL1 for grins. I've never had an issue knocking the switchblade key fob out of run position with my knee, but I have adjusted my analog fan speed dial a few times I'm not totally sold on the Altima's push button start feature. As you approach the car, I suppose someone could hop in & drive off if you were within range. On some cars, all someone would have to do to enter the vehicle from the rear would be to sweep their foot under your rear bumper. I try to block out & instantly repress things like start/stop technologies, driverless, automaton GOOGLE-mobiles & collision avoidance interfaces. All a carjacker would have to do to stop your car would be to walk out in front of it & the brakes would kick in. I suppose that a GOOGLE-mobile would have merit for some folks in a sobriety checkpoint. You'd have to be pretty short & scrunched up on the steering wheel to nudge the fob on the Camaro. For me it's pretty much a non-issue.

06-13-2014, 04:14 PM	#415
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	I hope they give me the option to keep the 2 I have and sign a waiver . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

06-13-2014, 04:16 PM	#416
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	yeah its sensitive, I've never tried on my car lol..

06-13-2014, 04:29 PM	#420
rscheff3 Drives: 10 Camaro 2SS, 97 Wrangler Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 38	So every VW, Audi, or any other car with a switchblade key since ever will now be recalled because some bozos can't figure out how to travel down the road without turning the car off by PHYSICALLY ROTATING THE KEY TO OFF? Seriously? You know what else is dangerous? The ability to turn the key to off with your hand. Actually the ability to drive is dangerous. We're clearly not mature enough to handle it. Take the cars away.