Here is where and how I hid my key on my C6:

Using "small" velcro with the sticky tape on the back, cut a small amount of both the velvet and hook (Velcro). Place the "hooks" on the car. I put the hooks on the flat surface because the hooks do not bend very well. Place the velvet on the key fob, wrapping the velvet around the edges of the key fob. I cut the excess off with scissors.

With the hood closed run your hand along and under the edge of your hood. You will find a relatively large area between any body moldings so not to squeeze the key when you close the hood. It took me a few cycles of "feeling up the hood" then opening it just to check the location. It takes only a couple of minutes.

With the velvet already stuck on the key, attach the hooks to the velvet then gently (with the hood closed) stick the key to the under-side of the hood. Just make sure it is back far enough so it is not visible when standing towards the back of the car. As you will notice my key is very close to the edge of the hood making retrieving the key a snap.

I added a second, small piece of velvet to the hood so the metal tip of the key doesn't rattle against the hood when I'm off-roading.

Sorry about the crappy link to my photos but I haven't taken the time to learn how to embed a photo in my posts. And every time I search for the thread with this explanation I can't find it! Crimony!

http://s631.photobucket.com/albums/u...rrent=Key1.jpg

Dick

 

I keep one in my pocket while driving and my older son has the second. will probably loose one attached to car.

 

You know, I can't remember the last time I took the time to hide a key on a vehicle for the same reason you state. But with the (small) risk of the FOB not detected I figure this may be a little insurance until I have a bit more confidence with my car. I've had it only a few months so I may be a bit cautious.

Plus I think there is a good chance that either my wife or daughter (not I... ) will close the door with their FOB inside. They are both versed how to open the car using this key.

Dick

 

FOB is ALWAYS in my pocket. If I ever need the key, I will just pull it out of the FOB and use it. No need to hide one on the car. You did not say what year Vette you had, but the 08 and up FOBS have the key hid in the FOB.

 

So its the old "key hidden in the FOB" trick, eh? :o

I have an 2006, A6. Two FOB's and two keys. I will keep the second key in my garage.

Dick

 

From what I understand the 08 and up FOB's can be made to work with the eariler models. I don't know the details, but a search here on the forum should provide all the info you need. That is if this is something you are interested in.

 

Gotta love the newer fobs..

 

Where do you hide your house key and what's your address?

 

He'll know better about the house when he can't find his car some day!

 

Ya... And "IF" someone with an 08, locks the fob in the car... you just go get the key in....the fob?...not so good... Key out of the fob is better... in wallet... Women have purses... lock in car...no pockets... guess they need OnStar...

 

I have one in my wallet.

 

FOB never leaves my pocket. I lock the car with the FOB in my pocket. Don't leave home without it

 

Old school magnetic Hide a Key box on the frame rail.

 

key in wallet, wallet always with me

 

 

good point

 

I cut the plastic off my 2nd key and keep the now thin key in my wallet.

 

I don't. All the thieves in the world have figured out every place to look. jmo.

 

One fob, with key, hidden in my pocket. 2nd fob, with key, hidden in my desk at home. No problem with someone finding either of them.

 

Seems to me this location my very well be close enough for the car to detect the FOB. All someone needs to do is get in and drive away!