On 1/4/2014 10:51 AM, Steve wrote:
> On or about Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:30:28 -0500, Smarty
> > wrote or did cause to be written:
>
> ...
>> I did not realize that the Z06 fob was different. Neither my C5 or C6
>> fobs can store the key, although I have seen / owned other fobs
>> (Porsche, Acura, Lexus) which use this internal design which now shows
>> up on the C7.
>>
>>
> All 2005-2007 C6's had an external key. All 2008-2013 C6's had an
> internal key. The 2007 user's manual showed the new FOB design with
> the internal key but GM had issues with it so they stayed with the
> external key through the entire '07 model year.
>
> I prefer the external key detached and kept safely at home. You almost
> never need it and the last thing you want when you do manage to lock
> the FOB inside the car is for the key to be there also.
Steve, you make an excellent point which I had never considered. I am
now thinking of separating the internal key from the fob and leaving it
in a safe place outside the vehicle. I am just the very type of
forgetful geezer to lock my fob in the car, despite beeping and tooting
and flashing lights.