Post by: 300rum on May 27, 2021, 06:25:38 AM
Is there a way to hide a Fob somewhere under the vehicle where it won't allow access to the vehicle? Maybe wire a key under the vehicle and have a Fob in the vehicle with the battery out? Is there something I can put the Fob in (faraday cage?) so the wireless transmission can't get out?
I have 2 gm vehicles that start with a Fob. They have a "key" that slides out of the Fob that can be used manually but it needs the Fob to start.
What do you do???
Post by: Mossy on May 27, 2021, 07:06:34 AM
Post by: jackelope on May 27, 2021, 08:16:21 AM
Post by: jackelope on May 27, 2021, 08:21:31 AM
You could stash a blade key somewhere outside of the vehicle, or you could keep a blade key on yourself somewhere.
Note...
I have replaced dozens of keys over the years that were lost because they were stashed inside one of those little magnetic hide-a-key boxes under the vehicle somewhere and they rattled loose and fell out on the road somewhere. I wouldn't trust them.
Post by: Alchase on May 27, 2021, 08:26:22 AM
I bought one of Ebay, took it to the Nissan dealer and had them program it for me.
Post by: KFhunter on May 27, 2021, 08:35:25 AM
Post by: jackelope on May 27, 2021, 09:19:05 AM
Post by: Igor on May 27, 2021, 11:02:32 AM
The other thing with this is.... do GM vehicles have keypads on the doors like Fords do? Just give whoever the code if so. There's got to be a way to lock the fob inside the vehicle. (owner's manual)
My wife has a 2020 GMC Acadia AT4.......no key.......no keyhole......no keypad. You must have the fob on your person for things to work. My guess is that the new GMC trucks are the same way.
Post by: frazierw on May 27, 2021, 11:11:04 AM
The other thing with this is.... do GM vehicles have keypads on the doors like Fords do? Just give whoever the code if so. There's got to be a way to lock the fob inside the vehicle. (owner's manual)
My wife has a 2020 GMC Acadia AT4.......no key.......no keyhole......no keypad. You must have the fob on your person for things to work. My guess is that the new GMC trucks are the same way.
Have you tried opening the FOB?
Post by: jackelope on May 27, 2021, 11:16:13 AM
Post by: timberfaller on May 27, 2021, 11:21:29 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 27, 2021, 11:22:43 AM
The other thing with this is.... do GM vehicles have keypads on the doors like Fords do? Just give whoever the code if so. There's got to be a way to lock the fob inside the vehicle. (owner's manual)
My wife has a 2020 GMC Acadia AT4.......no key.......no keyhole......no keypad. You must have the fob on your person for things to work. My guess is that the new GMC trucks are the same way.
From the owners manual 😉
Post by: Igor on May 27, 2021, 11:43:08 AM
There has got to be a key and There’s got to be a keyhole somewhere. Our Fusions have a cover that pops off the outside door handle exposing the keyhole. Otherwise How does GM expect people to get in their cars if the fob craps out or if the car battery goes dead?
The stuff I learn by being a HuntWa member is simply mind-boggling. There is indeed a small funky-looking "key" that is part of the fob. It ain't easy to get apart. Once removed, there is actually a place to insert it in a small slot under the exterior door handle. We bought this AT4 new in January 2020, and have never had occasion to worry about a real "key". Amazingly, the dealership where we bought the Acadia never showed us this feature.
I think I owe someone here an IPA, or two !!!
Post by: Stein on May 27, 2021, 12:05:45 PM
You can buy the keys and fobs online much cheaper and most walk in locksmith shops can program them for you for a fraction of the dealer cost.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 27, 2021, 12:15:49 PM
Post by: 300rum on May 27, 2021, 02:14:46 PM
I know about the blade key in the Fob but that just unlocks the doors in the GM. I want to have a spare Fob (push button start, fob is needed to start the vehicles).
Basically if I am out somewhere, lose the Fob (no cell service), I want to be able to get in and go.
Someone must know if I can wire a fob (without the battery in it) underneath the truck? Will some kind of faraday cage keep the signal from getting to trucks brain so the doors won't unlock/start for someone else?
Post by: Stein on May 27, 2021, 02:41:17 PM
Granted I don't have one, but this is what the internet says.
https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/general-motors-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/
I also have a simple key on my neck lanyard along with a button compass, whistle and lighter.
Post by: 300rum on May 28, 2021, 06:31:04 AM
If the battery is out of the FOB, my understanding is that it won't start unless the FOB is in the super secret spot. Thus, you could hide a FOB without battery in the vehicle (out of the rain/snow/salt/dust) and then hide a key below (or hide the FOB below hoping it will survive). Use key to open door, retrieve backup FOB, put it in the super secret spot and start truck?
Granted I don't have one, but this is what the internet says.
https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/general-motors-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/
I also have a simple key on my neck lanyard along with a button compass, whistle and lighter.
Post by: dyhardhuntr on May 28, 2021, 09:44:54 AM
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Post by: Stein on May 28, 2021, 09:55:35 AM
Post by: Widgeondeke on May 28, 2021, 11:24:44 AM
The other thing with this is.... do GM vehicles have keypads on the doors like Fords do? Just give whoever the code if so. There's got to be a way to lock the fob inside the vehicle. (owner's manual)
This works GREAT! I would lock the "key" in the truck and the group knows my code to open the doors :tup:
Post by: jackelope on May 28, 2021, 11:39:00 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 28, 2021, 12:03:54 PM
Post by: Mossy on May 28, 2021, 11:03:29 PM
Then call the tow truck because the FORD breaks down on you!!
Original.....I suppose someone had to say it though
Post by: 300rum on May 29, 2021, 06:42:43 AM
My buddy uses the faraday cage with great results. He uses it when fishing. He takes the key out of the fob and stashes it and then puts the fob in the faraday cage and hides it in the truck. The guy that shuttles his truck down river knows the situation ahead of time. Never an issue. Been doing it for years.
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Post by: 300rum on May 29, 2021, 06:46:35 AM
https://www.amazon.com/Blocking-ONEVER-Protection-Anti-Tracking-Anti-Spying/dp/B07BQM75MH/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=cell+phone+faraday+cage&qid=1622295777&sr=8-6