06-29-2013, 12:43 PM | #1 |
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need to lock key in car
So after traveling family is going to leave our x3 at the airport for us in short term parking for an hour or two. We need them to lock the key in the 2013 x3. I can't figure out a way to do this.
Obviously, I'll have the other with me when we arrive. Any ideas? Thanks. |
06-29-2013, 01:15 PM | #2 |
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Just take the manual key out of the main key and lock the car manually and just place the key in one of the exhausts or place it on the inside of one of the tires or on top of one of the wheels, just somewhere people wouldn't think of searching
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06-29-2013, 01:25 PM | #3 |
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Very risky in a public car park .... IF someone did discover the key ...... I think the insurance would be invalidated for the theft ! ....
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06-29-2013, 02:29 PM | #5 |
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Edit - its easy - lock the doors with a passenger door open,. drop key in side pocket then lose the door - the alarm will then arm and the doors will lock ..... works over here in UK.
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06-29-2013, 05:58 PM | #8 |
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Good answer!!
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06-29-2013, 06:45 PM | #10 | |
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You can retrieve the fob from the first party later. Just tell them to lock the car and keep the key they used. |
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06-29-2013, 07:41 PM | #12 | |
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I tried the locking the car with passenger door open. It locks the doors, until you shut the door with the key inside and the lights flash and doors unlock. Thanks for the help today folks. Amazing to never lock your keys in your car huh? |
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06-30-2013, 01:21 AM | #13 | |
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If no keyless entry - 2 methods to lock remote control in vehicle: a) lock all doors with remote control, open hatch with dedicated hatch button (press twice on remote) - store key /remote somewhere in cargo area - then manually close boot/hatch OR b) leave keys in vehicle, sit inside and close all doors with dedicated button on centre console, open one door by pulling on inside handle twice, exit and close said door. Hope this helps. Last edited by Jan van Zyl; 06-30-2013 at 01:26 AM.. Reason: With 2'nd method - press button on doorsill inwards all the way when closing the door... |
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06-30-2013, 03:57 AM | #14 | |
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It does work - if you use the boot door. So open the boot, lock the car all the doors lock. put key in boot and shut boot. it will work inside if the key is inside the passenger area - so long as the "sensor" does not detect it, so placing it under some stuff in the door storage works too.
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Wrapping the key fob in foil should do the trick.
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So, in the US, if someone does something stupid, short of outright damaging your vehicle, you will be covered. |
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07-03-2013, 10:05 PM | #20 |
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maybe take the key to security and hve them safeguard it until you get there? I would opt for opening the hood and putting the key on the air cleaner and then locking and closing the hood, or open the gas door , lock car and then close gas door. I believe it will lock. the hood is the best one, you can open it from the inside, no one will look for it there and its too much trouble to search for it. all the others, top of tire, tailpipe are all obvious hiding places.
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