smart key holder

clifford · 04-21-2006, 11:28 PM

Does anyone have a recommendation on a holder for the smart key? I feel that it may get scratched if I do not have it in something to protect it.
Thanks

Bill Merchant · 04-22-2006, 02:07 AM

I keep mine in my pocket. The cloth "bag" of the pocket seems to protect it just fine. And it makes it easy to get into the car and start it.

clifford · 04-22-2006, 09:52 AM

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I keep mine in my pocket. The cloth "bag" of the pocket seems to protect it just fine. And it makes it easy to get into the car and start it.
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Thank you for your reply!

I also keep mine in my pocket but I also need to carry other stuff in my pocket. So the need for some sort of bag that is not too large. I believe Lexus makes something for this but I am not totally sure.
thanks again

aaf709 · 04-22-2006, 10:44 AM

I keep mine on a key chain that's clipped to my beltloop. I have seen some posts looking for the same item. IIRC the Lexus one didn't work.

Springtime · 04-22-2006, 11:23 AM

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I keep mine in my pocket. The cloth "bag" of the pocket seems to protect it just fine. And it makes it easy to get into the car and start it.
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Bill,

Just had to ask - all those who keep their key in their pocket - anyone forget to remove the key and have it go through the wash cycle?

My key stays in the side pocket of my handbag. If for some reason I am going someplace without my purse I place it in my coat pocket and make sure I return it to the handbag when I return.

Another question - how do you identify your key vs someone else's key? For example, if you go to the gym to exercise, many places have peg boards where you can hang your key while working out. I am just a little concerned that someone might grab the wrong key. I am thinking of putting racing strips on mine.

Springtime

lisamarie · 04-22-2006, 11:58 AM

You can get a fob cover at Remotetotes.com. One of our moderators, tag, recommended this on a previous thread, and said to order the large size. It comes in black and several other colors.

exhuman · 04-22-2006, 12:06 PM

I have to take this smart key related thread and use it to confess to one of the stupidest human tricks i've ever performed.

A couple days ago I went on a 2.5 mile (each way) hike that had a 1200 ft altitude gain. For me, quite a climb. I took a picture of the sign at the top to send to a friend as evidence. Put my keys on the sign to show it was me there. Made the 2.5 mile descent. Realized my keys were not with me. Came to the conclusion that i had to re-climb even tho my legs wouldn't like it. Keys were where i left them. So my 2.5 miles up hill challenge became a 10 mile roundtrip with 2400 ft altitude increase for my morning to not forget.

Kids, please don't try this without adult supervision.

If you find a bag to hold your keys in try to keep them less than 2.5 miles from your body.

Charles Suitt · 04-22-2006, 12:24 PM

<_< Hi Springtime...

NOT TO WORRY... The fob is very durable, there have been posts here where the fob has survived a wash cycle in a pocket without incident. The battery is in a compartment whose cover is secured by four tiny Phillips screws and an "O" ring and is virtually waterproof. I would NOT recommend washing the fob as a habit.

If you see an exact duplicate fob, only way I can think to identify your is to take both near (mine works within ~25-30 feet) your Prius and trigger the "lock" button and see if the parking lights flash. I keep mine on a ring with those little grockery-store, insurance, etc. tags which pretty much makes it unique to me.

Bill Merchant · 04-23-2006, 03:30 AM

I've never washed mine, Springtime, but like Charles says, others have with no deleterious effect. Also, like Charles again, my house and office keys (would that they could be SKS too!) distinguish my fob. Keep your fob with you when you work out!

exhuman, my feet and knees feel for you!

Paradox · 04-23-2006, 10:12 AM

I couldn't beleive it the other day but I did just that Springtime! Forgot to take the darned keys out of my pocket and in fact washed them, and not for a regular cycle. It was a load of work pants and I had the washer on this sanitary sycle it has... It's a front load and I think the sanitary heats the water up extra hot and it goes for almost 2 hours! Well, I was SHOCKED that in fact the remote still works fine... Strong little thing.

04-22-2006, 12:06 PM	#7
exhuman Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 149 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have to take this smart key related thread and use it to confess to one of the stupidest human tricks i've ever performed. A couple days ago I went on a 2.5 mile (each way) hike that had a 1200 ft altitude gain. For me, quite a climb. I took a picture of the sign at the top to send to a friend as evidence. Put my keys on the sign to show it was me there. Made the 2.5 mile descent. Realized my keys were not with me. Came to the conclusion that i had to re-climb even tho my legs wouldn't like it. Keys were where i left them. So my 2.5 miles up hill challenge became a 10 mile roundtrip with 2400 ft altitude increase for my morning to not forget. Kids, please don't try this without adult supervision. If you find a bag to hold your keys in try to keep them less than 2.5 miles from your body. __________________ 2005 Tideland BC (Pkg #6) Purchased 03/31/05.

04-22-2006, 12:24 PM	#8
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,622 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	<_< Hi Springtime... NOT TO WORRY... The fob is very durable, there have been posts here where the fob has survived a wash cycle in a pocket without incident. The battery is in a compartment whose cover is secured by four tiny Phillips screws and an "O" ring and is virtually waterproof. I would NOT recommend washing the fob as a habit. If you see an exact duplicate fob, only way I can think to identify your is to take both near (mine works within ~25-30 feet) your Prius and trigger the "lock" button and see if the parking lights flash. I keep mine on a ring with those little grockery-store, insurance, etc. tags which pretty much makes it unique to me. __________________ Charles Suitt Dallas Texas 2007 Touring Edition (Former Prius: 2004)

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04-21-2006, 11:28 PM	#1
clifford Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 125 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Does anyone have a recommendation on a holder for the smart key? I feel that it may get scratched if I do not have it in something to protect it. Thanks

04-22-2006, 02:07 AM	#2
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,964 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 53	I keep mine in my pocket. The cloth "bag" of the pocket seems to protect it just fine. And it makes it easy to get into the car and start it.

04-22-2006, 10:44 AM	#4
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,838 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I keep mine on a key chain that's clipped to my beltloop. I have seen some posts looking for the same item. IIRC the Lexus one didn't work.

04-22-2006, 11:58 AM	#6
lisamarie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayette County, PA (50 miles SE of Pittsburgh) Posts: 66 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	You can get a fob cover at Remotetotes.com. One of our moderators, tag, recommended this on a previous thread, and said to order the large size. It comes in black and several other colors.

04-23-2006, 03:30 AM	#9
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,964 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 53	I've never washed mine, Springtime, but like Charles says, others have with no deleterious effect. Also, like Charles again, my house and office keys (would that they could be SKS too!) distinguish my fob. Keep your fob with you when you work out! exhuman, my feet and knees feel for you!

04-23-2006, 10:12 AM	#10
Paradox BourbonEnthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY Posts: 212 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	I couldn't beleive it the other day but I did just that Springtime! Forgot to take the darned keys out of my pocket and in fact washed them, and not for a regular cycle. It was a load of work pants and I had the washer on this sanitary sycle it has... It's a front load and I think the sanitary heats the water up extra hot and it goes for almost 2 hours! Well, I was SHOCKED that in fact the remote still works fine... Strong little thing.