Need Help! Key is locked in the car cant find spare. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

AUDIOGUY · 02-11-2007, 06:54 AM

Excellent news! The towing company arrived and I knew the driver thru prior business. He advised that he has "broken into" a few Porsches in his day. The most difficult part of the operation was to drive the plastic wedge between the door glass and the inner-most weatherstrip of the top. This took about 5 minutes of careful manipulation. Once the door tool was into the cabin of the car, I guided him from the other side until he hooked the interior door handle. Once I saw the door handle moving, I knew it was a matter of time before we were in. My wife watched in horror from the other car thinking "this is going to be an awful day if they dont get in". A few more tries and the ex-con slash lockout assistance rep was in. The door popped open and I was able to click the rear trunk open and retrieve my keys...
Thru Geico insurance, no charge for this service by the way!!

On a positive note, the detailing job was excellent! I will post some pix shortly.

Thanks for the advice!

Chills · 02-11-2007, 09:05 AM

I'm glad all ended well for you.

Not long ago I accidentally locked the keys in the bonnet at Target. I was with my fiance and she gave me 'the look' then suggested we walk home to get the spare. It was about 6 miles and I knew she'd be too tired and it would take too much time so I called a cab. $15 and 30 minutes later we were back at the Porsche and got her open.

Point of the story: locking your keys in the car happens, and it sucks.

FrayAdjacent · 02-11-2007, 09:27 AM

I bet you have a shiny new spare key as a result of this?

Since your detailing guy did it, you can't take this personally, but I consider cars with keyless entry to be 'idiot-proof'... because you REALLY have to be, uhh... stupid... to lock your keys in the car. However, of course, the trunks to present a little of an exception... I think I set my key down in the rear trunk once already, and thought 'if I close this, I might not be able to get my key out!' Luckily the driver's door was open, as I was doing some cleaning in the car.

I still do need to get a spare key... or at least a complete new key with remote, so I can relegate my current well worn key to backup duty.

AUDIOGUY · 02-11-2007, 11:36 AM

Fray,
I am with you on that one... how the hell do you lock a key in the trunk of the car? The detailer claims that the car "locked itself" . If anyone has ever had their car do this, let me know. I believe that he probably hit the lock button trying to unlock the rear hatch. After the hatch opened, he was so proud of himself that he found the right button, he forgot that he had already locked the rest of the car. Duh.

I suppose that I will get a spare key some time soon.
He should clean the car again for me some time for free.

Chills · 02-11-2007, 12:23 PM

I don't know the exact details of why, but I've noticed that when I use the fob to open the bonnet or boot, then close either one without opening the car doors the car locks itself again. That's how I locked the key in the bonnet. *shrug*

70Sixter · 02-11-2007, 12:31 PM

I know thieves and vandals can get in with a sharp knife, But didn't know it was THAT easy to get in otherwise. Glad to know the technique. Sooooo sorry that sooooo many others know it also.

Wonder if slim jims work? Why bother I guess.

MNBoxster · 02-11-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AUDIOGUY

Fray,
I am with you on that one... how the hell do you lock a key in the trunk of the car? The detailer claims that the car "locked itself" . If anyone has ever had their car do this, let me know. I believe that he probably hit the lock button trying to unlock the rear hatch. After the hatch opened, he was so proud of himself that he found the right button, he forgot that he had already locked the rest of the car. Duh.

I suppose that I will get a spare key some time soon.
He should clean the car again for me some time for free.

Hi,

If the fob is used to unlock the doors, and the door isn't physically opened within 60sec., the whole system re-locks and re-arms. So, it's quite possible that the detailer was correct...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

AUDIOGUY · 02-11-2007, 04:10 PM

That's gotta be it Jim. I figured you would have an explanation. It is a "dumb smart" system. The good news is that it is possible and quite easy to "break into" the Boxster without causing any physical damage.

Paul · 02-11-2007, 04:25 PM

It's the same for all cars, locks are for honest people.

MNBoxster · 02-11-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AUDIOGUY

That's gotta be it Jim. I figured you would have an explanation. It is a "dumb smart" system. The good news is that it is possible and quite easy to "break into" the Boxster without causing any physical damage.

Well,

The Airwaves are getting crowded with electronic devices and the system has a Fail-Safe in case a Garage Door Opener, Airliner, or other Car Fob accidentally opens your car inadvertently. It re-locks and re-arms after 60sec. to keep you protected...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99