Well I finally pulled the bone-headed maneuver that I knew I would one day.

Yesterday when walking back to car after my work-out I pulled my key chain-fob out which was conveniently located in a side pocket of my gym bag over my shoulder. I pushed the rear hatch button (instead of doors button first) and for some reason I dropped the keys and fob right back into that bag pocket which just felt good at the time. (???)

I raised the rear glass and placed the bag into the rear of the car. It was right at the millisecond that the hatch was re-latching that I knew something didn't feel right. Yep I knew instantly after it closed that those keys where in the bag and the car was still locked.

So I walked around tried the doors and all I got was the 3 horn chirps from my Window Valet to get the flock away from the car. Hahaha. (I love that side feature).

So anyway my planning paid right off. I have always kept a spare key hidden under vehicles for times like this. Been doing that for over 20 years and if my memory serves me that was the 3rd time I have ever had to retrieve the spare key.

If you don't already have one I would strongly recommend you going to your local Chevy dealer and get and extra key. Don't bother with a locksmith or hardware store. Been there done that....they don't keep those blanks.

And so it goes.

 

Thats the reason I keep OnStar.

 

I did the same thing in mine..............ONCE.

 

I've keep a spare key under my cars for many years and have used it once.

 

You only need it if you don't have it!

Another addition is to get one more fob, program it, wrap in aluminum foil (to avoid it "working" accidentally) and hide somewhere inside the car. Then you can lose everything, but still unlock the car, retrieve the fob, and drive home.

No one seems to know if the fob will retain its programming for a long time with the battery removed, hence the wrapping in aluminum foil to prevent the signal from getting out.

Yes, a thief could somehow find the hidden key, unlock the car, find the hidden fob, and steal your car. You could also be hit by a meteor...

 

I'm disappointed by forum members who try to pass themselves off as Corvette fans, but haven't even bothered to have a fob implanted so they can never be locked out of their cars.

 

Its the extra key that avoids, "those socially embarasing, un- excusable, empty headed, feelings of imputence, pointing fingers, rib jabbing, butt of the joke, why me, foolishness, the dog hates me, she left me, blank stare, helplessness, mind to mush, Homer Simpson, senior moment, bad credit, never on time, compromizing position, late fileing, under performing, accident prone, asking for directions, rumor initiating, men in white coats, a three year old can do it, one hand tied, expired licensed, nobody home upstairs..............feelings we all find ourselves in"!

 

I did the exact same thing...:o

As for the spare key, just make a copy of the dummy key and then put that under the car, and if need be, unlock the car as if the battery died by using that key slot up under the license plate.

 

 

The meteor would happen first!

 

There is one word to sum that up "Doofus"

 

 

I just have a habit of keeping the fob in left pocket and key in right pocket. Whatever works best for you.

 

The Doc is looking for a retirement job...