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03/09/2025 8:11 pm
Just yesterday.
John Bono
North Jersey
04/09/2025 6:04 am
Looking back on it, before 'Keyless Entry' it seems so long ago but it really wasn't. BIG improvement!!
04/09/2025 7:13 am
It's been about 20 years for me.
04/09/2025 8:20 am
The Keyless Entry is only good until your FOB quits working. It's happened to me, NOT FUN! Had to contact the dealer to get a new one. Now this is about 8 years ago, so don't know if it's different now, but it was a headache when it happened.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
04/09/2025 9:28 am
Another reminder of simpler times for car owners. Back when an owner usually knew what they were looking at and what the problem might be when they popped the hood. Back when it didn't cost $150 to have your car "diagnosed" just to figure out what the issue was. Back before most repair issues led back to the dealer for super expensive service instead of to your trusted neighborhood mechanic. I miss those times.
04/09/2025 11:19 am
...most vehicles today can operate with your cell phone. Who needs $175 - $400 key fobs? 😏
04/09/2025 1:02 pm
for my 72 Corvette coupe: 1 for the doors and ignition and one for the alarm-switch between the rear-bumpers.
04/09/2025 1:16 pm
Good memories - I had a new '72 Stingray but mine was the convertible model. And yep, the standard-looking key lock to arm and disarm the alarm was in the middle of the the rear-facing back deck between bumperettes. And correct me if wrong, but I think the round key also worked the locking glove box.for my 72 Corvette coupe: 1 for the doors and ignition and one for the alarm-switch between the rear-bumpers.
What I like about the 'smart keys' on keyless entry, is that they actually DO have a key in them. I have one for a 2005 Mercedes and one for a new Caddy. If the owner allows the battery to die (they usually last 3-5 years) you can use the key. On the Caddy, it opens the door and then the dead-battery-fob is placed in a recessed area in the console, where the car 'reads' it and allows the push button start.
And Chris, once again, is totally correct; with the MyCadillac app, your phone can open and lock and remotely start the car. It does not have ability to open all the windows at once, like the fob but that is rarely used. I can also dovetail that app with my Starkey app on my phone and say the words, "open", "Lock" or "Start" and my hearing aids send the appropriate signal to the Cadillac app to achieve that result. (I still prefer the old days though - just a little. HA!)
04/09/2025 3:27 pm
@chris Yup, my latest ride has a phone app that can control about everything. It can even locate the car when I forget where I parked. 
04/09/2025 5:29 pm
On my ‘79 Corvette the round key unlocks the door but turn it to the left and it sets the alarm.for my 72 Corvette coupe: 1 for the doors and ignition and one for the alarm-switch between the rear-bumpers.
The 2 key system has always been just fine with me.
David Vandermeer
Corinth, Texas
04/09/2025 5:37 pm
My 61 Vette has one key for the doors, ignition, glove compartment between the seat backs and trunk. Alarm....huh?
04/09/2025 8:49 pm
@bob-jackman Did someone re-key some locks? I thought all 1961 Corvettes were delivered with TWO keys (one round-head & one square-head ). I've never heard of any 1960's GM car using just one key. 🤔 🤔 🤔
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05/09/2025 6:28 am
@bob-jackman Came standard on the 1970 model Bob. And, man, it was raucous!
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