Two Extra Keys From Factory a Steal!

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Longboard

Discussion Starter · Jan 20, 2015

I got them, it was like $75 for a total of four all with PATS chip and FOB.
I wanted a key only w/o chip or fob to carry as a thin light spare since I plan on deliberately locking the key in the van for certain events and rely instead on the keyless entry system working properly. I'd carry or hide the simple one just in case the keypad fails or is vandalized.
Dealer has the laser key cutter but can only do completes....$245 each!
Locksmith with laser cutter can do it.....for $100 door opening key only. But for $30 he'll throw one in if a real one is made by him for $250!
He said his laser cutter cost $10,000, I think he got screwed. The dealer said they paid $8000 for theirs.
I'll just trust that my keypad never fails me. It does pry right off with a razor though, it's just stuck on with adhesive.

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JP4

· #2 · Jan 20, 2015

Yeah, that was an option that the dealer checked while I was sitting there without even asking me. He said "trust me, these are really a good deal". Looks like he was right.
Here's an idea. Could you put a second keyless entry pad on the van keyed to the same code? Then you'd have a backup way to get in and those keyless pads aren't very expensive.

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Longboard

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 20, 2015

JP4 said:
Here's an idea. Could you put a second keyless entry pad on the van keyed to the same code? Then you'd have a backup way to get in and those keyless pads aren't very expensive.

Great idea! I could even make it hidden for back up use only. Way cheaper than the $100 non- chipped key.

JP4

· #4 · Jan 20, 2015

You could stick it to your wrist so you'd never lose it! Kind of like Steve Austin

willy1959

· #5 · Jan 21, 2015

this day and age, our phones cant be blue toothed in to pop the door? lol

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VanMan

· #6 · Jan 21, 2015

I think this is really going to happen:

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Longboard

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jan 21, 2015

Remember when Palm Pilots had the IR capability and could easily open cars using it rather than RF?

twmalonehunter

· #8 · Jan 21, 2015

JP4 said:
Yeah, that was an option that the dealer checked while I was sitting there without even asking me. He said "trust me, these are really a good deal". Looks like he was right.
Here's an idea. Could you put a second keyless entry pad on the van keyed to the same code? Then you'd have a backup way to get in and those keyless pads aren't very expensive.

Yes, I plan on adding a keypad to both the rear door and back door, for convenience.

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orton

· #9 · Jan 21, 2015

It is close to Easter. Do a little hunting for a place to hide the egg. There are a couple of excellent places to hide one of your 4 keys on van.

Longboard

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jan 21, 2015 (Edited)

I like that multiple key pad idea. But having a hidden real key outside the vehicle may be important still.....what if the battery goes dead for some reason! How you gonna open the hood to jump the thing?
I'll probably hide one inside in case I lose the key and the exterior hidden one is gone.

orton

· #11 · Jan 21, 2015

Longboard said:
I like that multiple key pad idea. But having a hidden real key outside the vehicle may be important still....what if the battery goes dead for some reason! How you gonna open the hood to jump the thing?
I'll probably hide one inside in case I lose the key and the exterior hidden one is gone.

Take a look at the top front of the driver's door. A place for an egg.

Longboard

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jan 21, 2015

orton said:
Take a look at the top front of the driver's door. A place for an egg.

I'm assuming you're talking about inside the vehicle. I'll have plenty of stuff inside with great hiding spots. But you see a spot OUTSIDE the door? I can't look now.

orton

· #13 · Jan 21, 2015

Longboard said:
I'm assuming you're talking about inside the vehicle. I'll have plenty of stuff inside with great hiding spots. But you see a spot OUTSIDE the door? I can't look now.

Inside at top front. I hate to go back to the house to get a key to open or close the windows. Prefer manual windows.
PM me for the location outside.

Longboard

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jan 21, 2015

orton said:
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PM me for the location outside.

Incoming......

VanMan

· #15 · Jan 21, 2015

Is it OK if we guess?, or will that blow his hiding spot, I can think of one at least

Ok, make it a contest, PM Orton, and he can post we have a winner, with out saying the location (he can send to longboard)

Damaskinos_of_Athens

· #16 · Jan 21, 2015

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If find it surprising when looking at lot vans when the really cheap and useful options are not present - the lack of which can be a deal killer.

If you are already spending 30-50K, the dealer should understand that you will probably really want those extras for a few hundred more.
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onetwo

· #17 · Jan 21, 2015

Great forum here, and some great info.

after seeing this thread, I seriously pondered adding this option to my order.

its a good deal, but I think we will be fine with the standard 2 keys and fobs.

Longboard

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jan 21, 2015

Until you lose one or drop it down a grate! $250 to replace vs $40 each for the third and fourth at time of purchase.

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onetwo

· #19 · Jan 21, 2015

Longboard said:
Until you lose one or drop it down a grate! $250 to replace vs $40 each for the third and fourth at time of purchase.

We own a fleet of vans, I've been driving my current van for 13 years. Never lost or needed to use the spare key. Not sure why I need another 2 extra for a total of 3 spares.

Guess I will take my chances.....

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Longboard

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jan 22, 2015 (Edited)

"Check Owners guide "Locks and Security" for maximum remote entry transmitters allowed, and proper key positions"

Since I already have five including the keypad I better figure this one out before purchasing one for the slider and rear.

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