Key Pad/Number Pad lock/unlock

[18Cruiser]

One feature I have used on other vehicles is a key pad entry to lock keys in car while hiking. Has anyone found and installed a satisfactory after market key pad or number pad for keyless entry?

 

[UCrazyKid]

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[18Cruiser]

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I have used those in the past, but doubt that it is large enough for the key fob.

 

[Skeet]

I have used those in the past, but doubt that it is large enough for the key fob.

...and depending upon where you place it, the truck could be unlocked and driven if the fob is within range.

 

[JS22STL]

https://www.amazon.com/X80-American-Flag-Fanny-Pack/dp/B00DXF28SQ

 

[Chocolate]

You could take just the key off your keyring and loop it to your belt loop. That way you have your key without carrying a bunch of junk around.

 

[Chocolate]

S Biner

https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-S-Biner-Spring-Carabiners/dp/B001HN6CW4/

 

[OregonLC]

I have used those in the past, but doubt that it is large enough for the key fob.

Hiding the fob would be pointless anyway as the truck would think you were next to it and unlock the doors for anyone.

But that brings up a good point: on the 200 is the chip in the fob or in the key? Can you have a spare cut that will allow the vehicle to start without the fob electronic bits? A cut key will open the doors and get you going as long as the immobilizer will recognize it.

 

[TonyP]

You can always pull the battery from the fob and it probably won't be recognized by the vehicle.

You can open (using the key) and start a vehicle with a dead fob battery.

 

[OregonLC]

Good point. You could even store a spare fob batt in the cabin. Just seal up the unit in a couple of layers of vacuum seal bags to protect it from the elements. Might even want to throw a small silica desiccant in there with it to prevent any moisture from condensing in the winter.

 

[Roy Park]

Seems everyone has an option for OP except for the option he was looking for. Hahaha. And yet no one has suggested the obvious. Maybe don’t go hiking. Problem solved.

 

[TonyP]

Another option is wrapping the fob in foil before hiding it (or a faraday bag if you're fancy). That'll shield it from being noticed by the vehicle.

 

[OregonLC]

Yeah, but it would arc off my foil hat when I'm talking to aliens...

 

[JS22STL]

Sounds like he's going to have to buy a Ford.

 

[NMNORSSE]

LX buyers get a credit card sized ekey. Rumor is they can be programmed to work with your LC...

 

[18Cruiser]

LX buyers get a credit card sized ekey. Rumor is they can be programmed to work with your LC...

Could work. I will look into it.

Thanks