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CatiaJockey · 07-04-2009, 08:17 AM

Has anyone noticed that when you're turning the key to start your Camaro you can let go as soon as the starter engages and it will continue until the engine starts even though you backed off with just a short bump? It works just like the push button start does but with a key.

2010cantwait · 07-04-2009, 08:27 AM

Yeah, all Chevys have been like this for years.

CatiaJockey · 07-04-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010cantwait

Yeah, all Chevys have been like this for years.

Well guess what...... its new to me and probably others here also. How many "years" has it been this way? I have a 98 truck and its not like that?

2010SSRS · 07-04-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CatiaJockey

Has anyone noticed that when you're turning the key to start your Camaro you can let go as soon as the starter engages and it will continue until the engine starts even though you backed off with just a short bump? It works just like the push button start does but with a key.

yeah.....but a push button setup with a keyfob transmitter woulda been sweet!

marticus24 · 07-04-2009, 08:49 AM

My '07 grand prix was like that too. It also won't grind the starter if it's already started and you try to turn the key again.

CatiaJockey · 07-04-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by marticus24

My '07 grand prix was like that too. It also won't grind the starter if it's already started and you try to turn the key again.

Thats news to me also! Thanks for a positive contribution.

SicSix6 · 07-04-2009, 09:02 AM

My G6 does it too.

IROCanSS · 07-04-2009, 09:06 AM

08 Tahoe is like that

69er · 07-04-2009, 09:13 AM

I saw it in the owner's manual.

SSOOCH · 07-04-2009, 09:14 AM

02 Monte Carlo SS and 08 HHR SS were like that as well.

nascarnate326 · 07-04-2009, 09:16 AM

My GP does the same thing, is there a block out or something after the motor is running? Computer controlled?

firestone_ss · 07-04-2009, 10:38 AM

yea its called one touch start

binlow84 · 07-04-2009, 11:18 AM

Hmmm, we have an '05 Cavalier, '06 Vibe and '07 Cobalt and I'm pretty sure none of them do it.... The Vibe could be because of the whole Toyota thing (just a rebadged, facelifted Matrix after all) but the Cobalt...? Maybe I just haven't tried it with the Cobalt, but I know for a fact the Cav doesn't do it. It also grinds when accidentally turning the key when it's already running.....

BadSS · 07-04-2009, 11:52 AM

yep, as soon as you hit the key the computer takes over and you can let off the key. It will also only allow it to crank so long before cutting the starter out to prevent damage. It also prevents engagement of the starter if the vehicle is running.

07-04-2009, 08:17 AM	#1
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	Cranking the Camaro Has anyone noticed that when you're turning the key to start your Camaro you can let go as soon as the starter engages and it will continue until the engine starts even though you backed off with just a short bump? It works just like the push button start does but with a key. __________________

07-04-2009, 08:27 AM	#2
2010cantwait not waiting anymore Drives: vehicles Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa,Illinois Posts: 159	Yeah, all Chevys have been like this for years. __________________ 2010 Camaros are COOL #NDMPQK ordered 10/15/08 Delivered 6-03-09 VIN 11518

07-04-2009, 09:02 AM	#7
SicSix6 The Demon Photographer Drives: 2010 1SS IOM Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 752 View My Garage	My G6 does it too. __________________ 1SS IOM LS3, GM 4-pack guages, SLP SS Front Emblem, Roto-Fab CAI, Solo Performance Mach X Exhaust, Barton Industries Short Throw Shifter

07-04-2009, 09:14 AM	#10
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	02 Monte Carlo SS and 08 HHR SS were like that as well. __________________

07-04-2009, 09:16 AM	#11
nascarnate326 Team Green Drives: 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olivet, MI Posts: 288	My GP does the same thing, is there a block out or something after the motor is running? Computer controlled? __________________ '98 Camaro Z28 M6 -Toy '07 HHR LT - DD

07-04-2009, 08:49 AM	#5
marticus24 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 604	My '07 grand prix was like that too. It also won't grind the starter if it's already started and you try to turn the key again.

07-04-2009, 09:06 AM	#8
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	08 Tahoe is like that

07-04-2009, 09:13 AM	#9
69er Drives: 69 Z/28 , 83 Z/28 (L69), 10 2SS CGM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico Posts: 281	I saw it in the owner's manual.

07-04-2009, 10:38 AM	#12
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	yea its called one touch start

07-04-2009, 11:18 AM	#13
binlow84 Drives: '10 Camaro, IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis metro, Illinois Posts: 350 View My Garage	Hmmm, we have an '05 Cavalier, '06 Vibe and '07 Cobalt and I'm pretty sure none of them do it.... The Vibe could be because of the whole Toyota thing (just a rebadged, facelifted Matrix after all) but the Cobalt...? Maybe I just haven't tried it with the Cobalt, but I know for a fact the Cav doesn't do it. It also grinds when accidentally turning the key when it's already running.....

07-04-2009, 11:52 AM	#14
BadSS Drives: 08 GMC Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Somewhere in TX Posts: 92	yep, as soon as you hit the key the computer takes over and you can let off the key. It will also only allow it to crank so long before cutting the starter out to prevent damage. It also prevents engagement of the starter if the vehicle is running.

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