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Use of a non-key in modern cars.
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micky
May 6, 2012, 12:07:21 AM5/6/12
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Not a question so far, but a "helpful-hint".
I have a new-to-me 2000 Toyota Solara. When I wanted a copy of my car
key cut on a standard non-electronic blank, the old guy at Home Depot
gave me a hard time. I wasn't sure why I wanted one, but I was sure
I did. (Maybe two.)
Finally in arguing with him, I came up with that a) it would enable me
to get into the car or trunk, and b) I might end up hiding a
full-function key there. .
Today I came up with a third and better reason. I lost my cell phone
and want to go back to using my previous cell phone, which has been
sitting without a sim card in my trunk with its car charger since last
August, since it will still work to call 911.
I figured I had to charge it before I went to AT&T to get a new sim
card (since the current one is lost along with the current phone.)
Lo and behold, the battery still showed three bars, after 6 months of
sitting.
But had it needed charging, I don't think the cigarette ligthters work
when the ignitiion is OFF. (I plan to rewire at least one lighter
socket) I would have to turn the key to ACC. I've disconnected
the key-in-ignition switch, so it's possible for me to lock the car
doors with the key in the ignition. I don't know if I could set the
alarm with the key in ACC., but even if I could, I don't like leaving
my car alone with the key in it, doors locked or not.
BUT! I can take the non-electronic key, turn it to ACC, charge the
phone, and lock the car with the real key or the remote, and even if
someone breaks in, he won't be able to start the car.
Everyone should have a key like that. .
I have a new-to-me 2000 Toyota Solara. When I wanted a copy of my car
key cut on a standard non-electronic blank, the old guy at Home Depot
gave me a hard time. I wasn't sure why I wanted one, but I was sure
I did. (Maybe two.)
Finally in arguing with him, I came up with that a) it would enable me
to get into the car or trunk, and b) I might end up hiding a
full-function key there. .
Today I came up with a third and better reason. I lost my cell phone
and want to go back to using my previous cell phone, which has been
sitting without a sim card in my trunk with its car charger since last
August, since it will still work to call 911.
I figured I had to charge it before I went to AT&T to get a new sim
card (since the current one is lost along with the current phone.)
Lo and behold, the battery still showed three bars, after 6 months of
sitting.
But had it needed charging, I don't think the cigarette ligthters work
when the ignitiion is OFF. (I plan to rewire at least one lighter
socket) I would have to turn the key to ACC. I've disconnected
the key-in-ignition switch, so it's possible for me to lock the car
doors with the key in the ignition. I don't know if I could set the
alarm with the key in ACC., but even if I could, I don't like leaving
my car alone with the key in it, doors locked or not.
BUT! I can take the non-electronic key, turn it to ACC, charge the
phone, and lock the car with the real key or the remote, and even if
someone breaks in, he won't be able to start the car.
Everyone should have a key like that. .
jim beam
May 7, 2012, 10:34:45 PM5/7/12
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nomina rutrum rutrum
MG
May 8, 2012, 5:00:43 PM5/8/12
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"jim beam" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
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wilso
May 8, 2012, 10:51:06 PM5/8/12
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valet key. There has to be a cheaper way.
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ckoz...@snet.net
May 9, 2012, 7:38:28 AM5/9/12
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Outside vendors(Home Depot, Tru value, Mom & Pop hardware sfores) are PROHIBITED from copying "chipped" keys like the one that came with that Solara. Solly Cholly - gotta cough up half a day's pay at the dealer. :(
ckoz...@snet.net
May 9, 2012, 7:41:52 AM5/9/12
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Outside vendors(Home Depot, Tru Value, Mom & Pop hardware stores) are PROHIBITED from copying "chipped" keys like the one that came with that Solara. Solly Cholly! Gotta cough up half a day's pay at the dealer for one. :(
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