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Extra FOB

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by MPGnutcase, Jul 12, 2013.

  1. MPGnutcase

    MPGnutcase Active Member

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    Ok so when you go I a long road trip how many keys or FOB's do you take? My brother-in-law told me he always takes the second set in case he losses one set!! Not sure if I have EVER lose my keys ever, what does everyone think? :rolleyes:
     
    #1 MPGnutcase, Jul 12, 2013
  2. bisco

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    i've never lost my keys, but i always take the second set when we head to florida in the winter.
     
    #2 bisco, Jul 12, 2013
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    If your family's folklore doesn't include any stories about lost or locked-inside-the-car keys while traveling far from home, then you probably don't need to carry an extra.

    My family has several such stories, starting with mom & dad's honeymoon.
     
    #3 fuzzy1, Jul 12, 2013
  4. RobH

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    I definitely believe in having a backup key inside the car. If you lose your fob on a Friday night, you've lost use of the car until a dealer/locksmith can work on it on Monday. Now consider that it could be a holiday weekend and you're 500 miles from home. A tow truck operator can usually get you into a locked car, but only a dealer/locksmith can provide a new fob for the ignition.

    A fob with the battery removed could be stored with the spare tire. Hardly convenient, but a lot better than checking into a motel and having someone FedEx the other fob from home...
     
    #4 RobH, Jul 12, 2013
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    When I go on road trips my traveling companion has the second fob, this way he can get into car when I'm not around if need be.
     
    #5 retired4999, Jul 12, 2013
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