[Longboard]

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.

 

[JP4]

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.

 

[Longboard]

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]

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

 

[willy1959]

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

 

[VanMan]

I think this is really going to happen:

 

[Longboard]

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

 

[twmalonehunter]

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.

 

[orton]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

s.
PM me for the location outside.

Incoming......

 

[VanMan]

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]

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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.
.

 

[onetwo]

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]

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.

 

[onetwo]

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.....

 

[Longboard]

"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.