what to do with a key while surfing?

[NYPrius1]

Originally Posted by Bruno_S

The Fusion Hybrid has a combination lock on the door. It also has another amazing technology: the lights turn on or off according to the available sun light. Hopefully Toyota will catch up to this amazing technology called "Auto-lights".

This is something I really miss. combination lock on the door. I had it in My Mercury Gran Marquis 1985 & 1991.

While at the beach I always put the keys under the seat, locked the car and than entered the code upon return. This feature is only on Ford & Lincoln cars ( I think )

I wish all cars had this.

[Bob_Stan]

Originally Posted by wave_slider

No reason for you to put it in a case or anything. Just remove the metal key, surf, rinse the key off with fresh water, open the door. You would leave the key fob in the car and use the mechanical key to lock the door. I haven't received my Gen III yet, but I am going to find out if they can make a copy of the laser cut mechanical key at my parts dept.

Dry your key well before re-inserting it back into the key fob!!!

The only problem with that approach is that if someone broke into the car - they could simply drive it away.

[efusco]

Originally Posted by Bob_Stan

The only problem with that approach is that if someone broke into the car - they could simply drive it away.

I guess, but that requires quite a combination of events.
There's always some risk, but if the fob is hidden, the car is locked, the chances of 1) Someone breaking in, 2) finding the fob, 3)Knowing what it is he found, and 4) deciding that it would be a good idea to steal the car instead of just grabbing the GPS or whatever they were after in the first place seems pretty dang remote.

[TonyPSchaefer]

Does the 2010 have the same difficulty locating the fob in the cargo hold?

[wave_slider]

Originally Posted by efusco

I guess, but that requires quite a combination of events.
There's always some risk, but if the fob is hidden, the car is locked, the chances of 1) Someone breaking in, 2) finding the fob, 3)Knowing what it is he found, and 4) deciding that it would be a good idea to steal the car instead of just grabbing the GPS or whatever they were after in the first place seems pretty dang remote.

I agree with Efusco. First of all, never leave items visible. Especially, bags or packages. It seems that in the majority of break-ins, a thief will spot something easily obtainable, and break-in for that item.

If you are going surfing take they mechanical key out before you leave your home and attach it to your suit. You could put the key in the center console, under the seat, or wherever you plan to leave it before you stop your car at the beach. By doing so, you won't attract any attention as you hide the key. Don't have my Prius yet, but I've been doing this for a long time with my regular keys.

[greylar]

Originally Posted by efusco

I guess, but that requires quite a combination of events.
There's always some risk, but if the fob is hidden, the car is locked, the chances of 1) Someone breaking in, 2) finding the fob, 3)Knowing what it is he found, and 4) deciding that it would be a good idea to steal the car instead of just grabbing the GPS or whatever they were after in the first place seems pretty dang remote.

You're right kind of remote but they don't need to actually find the FOB just push the power button and realize the car starts.

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[efusco]

Originally Posted by greylar

You're right kind of remote but they don't need to actually find the FOB just push the power button and realize the car starts.

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Sure they do...if you turn of the SKS, which you should if you're gonna leave the fob in the car.

[greylar]

Originally Posted by efusco

Sure they do...if you turn of the SKS, which you should if you're gonna leave the fob in the car.

I know you can do that in the GII but I don't think you can in his GIII

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[efusco]

Originally Posted by greylar

I know you can do that in the GII but I don't think you can in his GIII

G

Ah, I seem to remember something about that. Ok, then you'll need a Faraday cage to put the fob in...that'll help hide it anyway if you use something like an Altoids box. Unless the thief has bad breath....

[greylar]

Originally Posted by efusco

ah, i seem to remember something about that. Ok, then you'll need a faraday cage to put the fob in...that'll help hide it anyway if you use something like an altoids box. Unless the thief has bad breath....

lol