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So i went to the car wash yesterday .... and left the keys in the car as i suspect most of us would.
And the car locked itself with the remote/keys still inside.
I did chirp a warning that the doors were shut with the keys were inside BUT isnt this supposed to be smart enough not to lock itself in that situation ??
RACV had to wire its way in for me
Just a heads up folks !
Steve
What model car are you talking about?
If I'm the only one in my car and I must step out of my car, my keys come with me. No exceptions. Mainly due to being stupid and locking keys in, but the other worrying aspect is carjacking. While not common, it's a crime of opportunity where people leave their keys in the ignition while washing the car, filling up on petrol, putting groceries in the boot etc. Somebody sees the keys in while you're distracted and off they go. While this hasn't happened to me, apparently it's becoming more prevalent as car security has reached a point where stealing without the keys is more difficult.
Only took one incident of locking keys in the car for me to learn my lesson btw:P
I never ever leave the keys in the car. Even in my own garage with the bonnet up, everytime I turn it off, keys come out and in to my pocket. They're also never 'on show' in my house.
New VF SSV ...Quote:
Originally Posted by mattnsw
and if i keep my keys how does the car get moved in a car wash ?? ... and this was inside a building not exposed on the street
anyway i dont think the car should self lock with the remote inside ... maybe a signal glitch but there you go ... a PITA
Steve
I agree with you mate. It shouldn't lock if the keys are in the car. What a pain in the ass that will be. Im used to this feature on my nissan
Probably a run on from the US models that lock when moving off. It's a carjacking thing
It locked while waiting ... no movement ... just in line while others were being washed ;(Quote:
Originally Posted by macca_779
Was it running?Quote:
Originally Posted by sbmk1982
no ... in the line and offQuote:
Originally Posted by macca_779
Yeah wow that is off puttingQuote:
Originally Posted by sbmk1982
Had this happen to me in an R33 Skyline with a Fusion alarm. Pretty sure the car was still running too.
Luckily I was 2mins from home and had a spare set of keys with remote at home.
usually only happens if you open the car with remote but then do not put key in ignition... then self lock, lost of cars do this
doors unlock with proximity to the remote ... its button start not key .. stopped the car.... left the keys in ..... got out ... couldnt get back in
Forgive my ignorance but with proximity key in the car and being the car wasn't running. Wouldn't you just be able to touch the door handle sensor to unlock it?Quote:
Originally Posted by sbmk1982
Wife's accent does this too, maybe you can disable the auto lock function through the options menu?
thats the problem ... it "shouldnt" lock with the remote inside .. but it does. and it wouldnt reopen .. i did try the handle ;/
Not really because what would be the point then of locking your car when your inside to prevent car jacking since the car jacker could just touch the door sensor and get in if that was the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by macca_779
i think when you are inside the car you can make decisons .. like press the door lock button - that im sure overrides the remote - well i hope it would override the remote anyway !
is she scottish? ................................ ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by clubzls2
That's why I asked if it was runningQuote:
Originally Posted by offshore
Maybe some at the time had one of those scanners scanning for the codes the remote sends to unlock the car and it interfered with your key.
Is why I never buy the first of the latest & greatest Commy's! Another reason I luv this place as some other spinner try's em out first!
I remember back to the first VE's & the problems they had ffs! Is why I didn't buy one one until S2 was about to be released.
Sorry Steve but I did laugh when I read the first post :)
Has to be some way to prevent this happening...
There are many instances I can think of when the key might be left inside and a door gets closed..
I think you will find that you can change this in the menu in Mylink. Go into config. There are some settings which you can play with regarding passive locking and unlocking of vehicle. If I remember correctly, it is in there somewhere. Remember to change it with both keys or you will have the same problem with the key you don't change......Quote:
Originally Posted by sbmk1982
Same with me. The keys are up on the shelf, in my pocket, or the car is running.Quote:
Originally Posted by white lie
Was the accessories on? The car auto locks on the calais v when accessories are on and it isn't able to be opened from the outside due to car jacking, you've got to unlock it to let a passenger in.
Their may be an option in the settings, there a few passive unlocks selections.
But in saying this I've washed the car at home with the keys inside for over 30mins and it never locks.
I am dead opposite, lol.. I always leave keys in cars, even shopping the other day I jumped back in car and what do ya know, keys still in ignition. Must stop doing this.... Gunna bite me in the arse one day..Quote:
Originally Posted by VYBerlinaV8
Definitely may bite! I am sure I heard that if your keys are in the ignition and someone steals the car, as I saw on a Current Affair or something ages ago happened to someone at a petrol station when they went in to pay, then insurance won't pay up. Would be a very hard lesson to learn if true! :shock:
I would think that if the driver of a vehicle hasn't attempted to secure the vehicle in their absence then they would have been negligent, and thus insurance doesn't cover them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wonky
I always leave the key on the console some where when driving but never leave it in the car also my car keys are separate from my other keys just have the two black key fob thingys by them selves so could just leave the one im carrying in my pocket but its just habit having it in my hand when i leave the house. I reckon they wont have keys pretty soon just finger print sensor as soon as you touch the door thats it car is yours no one elses. Or car recognises you like my samsung tv knows its me when i walk into the room haha.
Picked my redline up today mate and left the keys in the car while it was in the garage and it didn't lock
Have a look at the new NRMA add on tv even if you leave your house open they will cover you,its idiots like this that put up prices.
i think maybe nrma are looking for more customers as they've recently rung me personally (im with them) to see if i wanted to upgrade my insurance etc etc. They have never done this before.
NRMA use to be OK, but now are a pack of @ssholes!! I hope they go broke!!