locked out with keys in it fun

mdifilippo · Sep 12, 2017

I managed to do this with my Jeep Cherokee, pushbutton start; went to go kayaking so I threw the key in the center console and locked the door. All previous tests of this told me no problem, when I put my hand on the handle it'll unluck like it always does. Well for whatever reason this was not the case. Thankfully my brother's place was only about a 10 minute walk, was able to call Uconnect and despite my trial being up they did an emergency unlock at no cost.

I like the idea of keeping a door only key somewhere on the vehicle, maybe under the body in a magnetic case or somewhere in the bed.

Ratket · Sep 12, 2017

^^ I also have one stashed on my truck somewhere... I just need to remember where I put it.

Pull Ya · Sep 13, 2017

A little off track--forgive me I'm old--In the late 70's I worked for a real ahole. Locked his keys in his car while at work. Had to call a locksmith--charged him $100 to come unlock the car. Boss bought a magnetic key holder and an extra key and bragged to everyone that he would never have to worry about not having an extra key again. I asked hm where he put the "hidden key" and he smiled and said----under the hood. I couldn't bring myself to tell him where the hood release was----- :naughty:

Jay

Rupert · Sep 13, 2017

Ratket said:
Next time take 10 minutes and activate ur uconnect app on ur phone- and unlock it with ur phone- just a thought.

you kids and your tech...

I have enough apps etc.

I like the spare key idea better

I helped build the old school ...that's why!

baum · Sep 13, 2017

HAHA spare key in the wallet or hidden in the magnetic holder under the truck somewhere.

kad · Sep 13, 2017

For both my vehicles I have a normal, old fashioned metal key which I keep in my wallet. It won't start the truck, but it will open the door!

-K

rcarbaugh · Sep 14, 2017

I used to repo for a living. There are some cars and trucks that will not unlock when you press the unlock bottom on the door. This is only after the doors have been locked and you have exited the vehicle. Toyota and Lexus are the worst.

steve s. · Sep 24, 2017

Smart idea on the door key spare. I will do that this week. But has anyone considered ordering a pre-programmed spare fob from the dealer, to hide under the frame in a hide-a-key box? Not sure if this is even doable, and might be pricey.

Thanks.

steve s.

JPT · Sep 24, 2017

steve s. said:
Smart idea on the door key spare. I will do that this week. But has anyone considered ordering a pre-programmed spare fob from the dealer, to hide under the frame in a hide-a-key box? Not sure if this is even doable, and might be pricey.

Thanks.

steve s.

They are transponder fobs, so if someone was to hotwire (or on the push start, just push the button) they would be able to get away with the truck (not exactly sure of the range of the fob, but I it may be possible).

H1Chester · Sep 24, 2017

JPT said:
They are transponder fobs, so if someone was to hotwire (or on the push start, just push the button) they would be able to get away with the truck (not exactly sure of the range of the fob, but I it may be possible).

A couple of months ago my in laws were visiting and drove away my wife's Grand Cherokee with NO key FOB in the car. I am not sure how it happened, but somehow the car was started and in the shuffle the keys were left in the house. They literally drove 10 minutes away and then realized that they didn't have the key...

tncruiser · Sep 25, 2017

on every vehicle I own I have a key hidden somewhere
easiest way is to duct tape 1 to the backside of the license plate it will never fall off and a good screw driver only costs a dime
brianj

Rupert · Sep 25, 2017

1.99 magnetic key hider.. double sticky tape in case the slide cover somehow comes off.

all you smart asses take note:

I am only accepting positive comments for the remainder of my life.

iam_canadian22 · Sep 26, 2017

JPT said:
They are transponder fobs, so if someone was to hotwire (or on the push start, just push the button) they would be able to get away with the truck (not exactly sure of the range of the fob, but I it may be possible).

Once started you can drive until you run out gas without the fob, assuming you can stand that annoying chime for that long

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Murphy Slaw · Oct 2, 2017

I keep the door key from my second fob in a different pants pocket.

Tim7139 · Oct 2, 2017

Is trusting your wife with her own key heresy?

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