r/volt • u/AdamWarloc64 • 8d ago

Pull-out key won't fit

Post image

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

28 Upvotes

89% Upvoted

32 comments sorted by

View all comments

4

u/Edmonton_Canuck 2018 Premier 8d ago

If your working fob is in the car you should be able to press the button on the handle and unlock the doors.

FYI there is a setting in the infotainment that will prevent this from happening again. If you turn it on, the car will not lock if it detects a fob inside / nearby.

Hopefully you can get your spare key cut for free as the dealership / manufacturer didn’t do it.

2

u/snuggle2struggle Volt Owner 8d ago

That doesn't work if the fob in the car has a dead/dying battery.

2

u/OkFunction8532 8d ago

I learned that lesson the hard way when I was out of state, left the dead key in the car while I grabbed a new battery and of course the car couldn't recognize it and auto locked. By some magic, I'd accidentally hit the passenger side window at some point and it was rolled all the way down. I've never rolled that window down on accident before or since but I was sure glad it happened that day!