key fob hack to leave in car?

[Breezy]

We were thrilled to find the car has a physical key that we can put in swimming trunks or kayak bag (for example). Normally we'd lock valuables (including our older car's fob) out of sight in car. The dealer didn't know of any way to override that the Clarity won't lock with the key fob inside other than to disconnect the car battery. Anyone figure this out? It would be great to have a single use override to invoke as needed.

 

[JJim]

disconnect the car battery

Take the key fob's battery out instead?

 

[JJim]

Or you will need this
https://www.amazon.ca/SHISHUO-Car-K...or+key+fob&dpPl=1&dpID=61QQzhgNCkL&ref=plSrch

 

[neal adkins]

I was able to lock my key fob inside the car. Just disconnect the manual key from the fob and put the manual key in the door handle and turn it to lock.

 

[ryd994]

Try a metal canry box.
Metal box should be able to shield any RF

 

[GrayRed]

You can use one of those signal blocking pouches/enclosures mentioned above.

You can also wrap the key in a couple of layers of heavy duty aluminum foil, extra heavy duty aluminum foil, or Reynolds Pitmaster’s Super Strength Aluminum Foil. If you keep some heavy duty aluminum foil folded in the car (keep in a baggie), it's there for one of those quick spur of the moment excursions (like maybe a quick hike after work on a great weather day ).

Fwiw, although the aluminum foil could be used multiple times, I suggest avoiding that. Pin holes can happen.

If you want added security, there are lockable metal boxes that be secured, by a cable, under the seat/etc. So, even if someone were to break into the car, they'd have find the key for the security box to steal the car.
Imho, if I'm going on a long hike and getting back late, I like knowing that my car will be there when I get back.

 

[Breezy]

I was able to lock my key fob inside the car. Just disconnect the manual key from the fob and put the manual key in the door handle and turn it to lock.

Yep, this works and is the easiest solution. Thank you!

 

[Breezy]

You can use one of those signal blocking pouches/enclosures mentioned above.

You can also wrap the key in a couple of layers of heavy duty aluminum foil, extra heavy duty aluminum foil, or Reynolds Pitmaster’s Super Strength Aluminum Foil. If you keep some heavy duty aluminum foil folded in the car (keep in a baggie), it's there for one of those quick spur of the moment excursions (like maybe a quick hike after work on a great weather day ).

Fwiw, although the aluminum foil could be used multiple times, I suggest avoiding that. Pin holes can happen.

If you want added security, there are lockable metal boxes that be secured, by a cable, under the seat/etc. So, even if someone were to break into the car, they'd have find the key for the security box to steal the car.
Imho, if I'm going on a long hike and getting back late, I like knowing that my car will be there when I get back.

Good solution for added security since someone can drive the car with the fob. In meantime I'll keep a bit of foil (or an ezpass pouch?) in car so that if someone breaks in, it won't work to push Start.

 

[britanyweel]

You can try another method. Just disconnect your key fob, and then lock the car manually. You can also try to extract the battery from your car, but this would be a big deal to do. Some older car types, permit you lock the key fobs inside your car, without any problems. I did this some years ago, and the car doors blocked. Because of this I went to https://www.carkeyduplication.com/cut-by-vin/, and there I had my other car fobs programmed to my car. This way I was able to open the doors. So I believe I answered your question, and I hope you will understand the principles of car key fobs.

 

[Arctiic]

You can also try to extract the battery from your car, but this would be a big deal to do.

Not that I would prefer this method, but they do sell quick-release terminals.