Bonehead Locked Out
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Burning Brakes
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From: Saint George, UT
Bonehead Locked Out
I did not know this could happen so I will share with other unsuspecting members. Last night, I left the office late. Tired, and looking forward to my nightly appointment with Jack Daniel's, I tossed my key fob into my briefcase instead of my pocket as I hastily prepared to head for home. I opened the rear hatch of the car to deposit a package that had come in the mail and I also put my briefcase in before closing the hatch. Then, I could not open the doors or the rear hatch, despite the key fob being located within the car; in the cargo area.
So, beware! This bonehead found a way to blow $40 in cab fare (to get the spare key fob from home) and delay my most important appointment by an hour or so.
So, beware! This bonehead found a way to blow $40 in cab fare (to get the spare key fob from home) and delay my most important appointment by an hour or so.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wilkes-Barre Pa
I already learned my lesson about leaving the fob in the car. But in my case it was in the cup holder.
Nothing like that sick feeling when you press the door release button and nothing happens.
Nothing like that sick feeling when you press the door release button and nothing happens.
Melting Slicks
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From: Beverly Hills, MI
I always toss my briefcase (toss gently) into the passengers seat AFTER I get in the car. Good reminder. Just keep the darn FOB in your pocket is what I'm learning. Thanks for the heads-up. 
Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas NV
Sorry for your mishap... this event (fob in hatch area, owner locked out) gets posted here about once/week!
Is it actually stated somewhere in the owner's manual that having your keys inside the car prevents the doors from locking? Seems like a lot of people are surprised that they actually can be locked out if they put the keys in the trunk and close the hatch.
At least you had a spare fob, even if it did cost you $40!
Cheers,
Kent
Is it actually stated somewhere in the owner's manual that having your keys inside the car prevents the doors from locking? Seems like a lot of people are surprised that they actually can be locked out if they put the keys in the trunk and close the hatch.
At least you had a spare fob, even if it did cost you $40!
Cheers,
Kent
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The solution is to remember the line from Apocalypse Now, "Never get out of the boat." Just change that to "Never take it out of the pocket."
Race Director
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Sorry to hear that. Did you know that if you get someone one the phone with the other fob and you put you phone next to the car, the doors will unlock and you can get in. It works.
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Last edited by Kent1999; Jul 8, 2009 at 07:28 PM.
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Safety Car
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
Keep a extra hatch key in your wallet or hidden under the car. Costs about $7. Tell your locksmith to use a Saturn key blank B106 (it's the flat one).
Also, make sure you know how to open the hatch with the key! It might take a firm twist if you've never done it before.
Also, make sure you know how to open the hatch with the key! It might take a firm twist if you've never done it before.
Le Mans Master
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From: Mission Viejo CA
I did that too, but I left the key fob in my golf bag. Threw it in the trunk, closed the hatch, and went to open the driver door...it's a sinking feeling when you realize what you just did. Thankfully a call to OnStar bailed me out in minutes.