Hello,
I just purchased a 2014 Chevy Volt and I love the car. Ive been doing research for several months and am excited to finally have all this technology and efficiency in my driveway.
There is one thing I struggle a bit with and I have seen a few other forum posts in research about it. Ive also noticed I need to make ten posts to see signatures, so I figured this would be a good time to ask my question and see if my solution is valid.
My previous vehicle was a 2008 Ford Fusion with keypad entry. As a runner I LOVED the ability to just lock my keys in my car as long as I remembered my code. This proved extremely useful with not only my normal street run training, but with my trail runs where I might get wet, muddy, as well as Spartan Races, Toughmudders, events where I would 100% of the time be totally immersed, or covered in mud and dirt.
With the Volt, I dont have a way to enter the vehicle with just a code, I HAVE to have the keyfob.
Another poster mentioned that the Camaro keys - 23257735 - are the same fit as for the Volt, and would work to enter the vehicle (but not start it).
I've ordered the keys and they are on the way. My goal is to get them cut the same so I can use them to enter the vehicle. I've read that if I lock the vehicle with the key, the alarm wont go off when I re-enter with just the key.
I intend to hide the Camaro key on the outside of the vehicle, and hide the fob in a metal box (to block the transmitter) inside the car.
I've tested the metal box theory and it does indeed block the fob signal. I will update this post once I get the keys and get them cut.
Ive gotten mixed signals on who can cut these keys. Most folks say dealer only, but a few said locksmiths may have the tool now to cut them. Any thoughts on who can cut Volt keys?
I just purchased a 2014 Chevy Volt and I love the car. Ive been doing research for several months and am excited to finally have all this technology and efficiency in my driveway.
There is one thing I struggle a bit with and I have seen a few other forum posts in research about it. Ive also noticed I need to make ten posts to see signatures, so I figured this would be a good time to ask my question and see if my solution is valid.
My previous vehicle was a 2008 Ford Fusion with keypad entry. As a runner I LOVED the ability to just lock my keys in my car as long as I remembered my code. This proved extremely useful with not only my normal street run training, but with my trail runs where I might get wet, muddy, as well as Spartan Races, Toughmudders, events where I would 100% of the time be totally immersed, or covered in mud and dirt.
With the Volt, I dont have a way to enter the vehicle with just a code, I HAVE to have the keyfob.
Another poster mentioned that the Camaro keys - 23257735 - are the same fit as for the Volt, and would work to enter the vehicle (but not start it).
I've ordered the keys and they are on the way. My goal is to get them cut the same so I can use them to enter the vehicle. I've read that if I lock the vehicle with the key, the alarm wont go off when I re-enter with just the key.
I intend to hide the Camaro key on the outside of the vehicle, and hide the fob in a metal box (to block the transmitter) inside the car.
I've tested the metal box theory and it does indeed block the fob signal. I will update this post once I get the keys and get them cut.
Ive gotten mixed signals on who can cut these keys. Most folks say dealer only, but a few said locksmiths may have the tool now to cut them. Any thoughts on who can cut Volt keys?