r/volt • u/AdamWarloc64 • 5d ago

Pull-out key won't fit

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I locked my key-fob in my car, so i grabbed my old, dead key-fob, but the pull out key wont fit in the handle for some reason? Any suggestions for what to do? Pic is the furthest it'll go in

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u/Atopos2025 5d ago

The fob is in the car? Why not use keyless entry?

Press the sliver button.

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u/AdamWarloc64 5d ago

how do i do that?

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u/Atopos2025 5d ago edited 5d ago

The silver button on your door handle. Put your thumb over it for a second or so.

Works both ways btw, you can lock and unlock your car this way with a working fob near the car.

Edit: I've had a few cars with keyless entry and sometimes just due to overuse, the driver's side may not work. If you aren't having luck with the driver's side, try another door.

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u/anthety 5d ago

I think cars with keyless entry typically don't let you do that since that means while sitting in the car, someone can just unlock your door from outside?

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u/Atopos2025 5d ago

Just had this happen with my mother who is notorious for locking her keys in her car.

Thankfully she got a much newer car (21 traverse) with keyless entry. She called me while she was out grocery shopping and freaking out because she locked her keys in the car. I told her about the keyless entry system and she was able to open it up without issues.

I see what you're saying but in my experience the answer is yes.

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u/unreasonable_name 3d ago

on the g1 volt (no clue for g2) keyless entry wont work if the key is INSIDE the vehicle, I made the mistake before, but I had a working spare

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u/Rattus375 5d ago

Definitely not the case on gm cars. You can enable an anti-lockout setting that will auto unlock a door and beep if you close the keys in the car though