02-11-2007, 09:05 AM
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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.
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02-11-2007, 09:27 AM
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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.
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02-11-2007, 11:36 AM
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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.
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02-11-2007, 12:23 PM
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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*
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02-11-2007, 12:31 PM
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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.
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02-11-2007, 02:40 PM
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Quote:
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.
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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
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02-11-2007, 04:10 PM
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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.
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02-11-2007, 04:25 PM
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It's the same for all cars, locks are for honest people.
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02-11-2007, 05:21 PM
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It could have been worse
You actually got lucky.
Almost the same happened to me last year when I was at Porscheplatz parking at the American LeMans race in Laguna Seca.
I opened the rear trunk to throw in my jacket (it was a nice and sunny day). Unfortunately I also threw in the keys...
I closed the trunk and the car auto-locked itself after 30 seconds.
In my case after AAA had opened the doors I was still out of luck as the car had sensed that it was "broken into" and disabled ALL buttons. So I could NOT open the rear trunk and get to the keys. (And the alarm was blaring to everyone's annoyance). Did I mention that I also locked my wallet and my cell phone in the trunk?
Long story short: I finally found a very nice Porsche owner (Gerry from Santa Barbara) to drive me from Laguna to my home in San Carlos (where I had my spare key) and back to Laguna.
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02-11-2007, 08:12 PM
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Quote:
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.
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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
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03-17-2007, 02:31 PM
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Keys Locked in Boxster Front Storage (Bonnett?)
My first post and already, I have done something really dumb!! I locked my keys in the front storage area and I do not have a spare. I just bought the car a week ago and had a spare key on my list, but did not get it done. Anyway, a locksmith was able to get the door open, but the neither the front or rear lid will open.
It is an '03. Is there any way I can get the switches to work (some kind of reset) or is there some sort of emergency release or access? The lights, stereo and locks all work fine.
Thanks for any help you can offer. One day I'll tell the whole story so you can all laugh your butts off.
clamem
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