Journey Newbie Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Situation: I either left my key FOB in the car or I lost it ! What is happening now. When I press the button on the door handle ... I see the "Depress Brake and press Start" message light up on the dash. I get the feeling it wouldn't do that .... if the Key FOB wasn't in range. What do you think ? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Newbie Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) By pressing that button on the driver's handle ..... I see this message (from outside the car of course !) Would that mean that the Key FOB is in range ? (ie. inside the car somewhere ?) Mine is a 2015 R/T AWD. Edited November 21, 2015 by Journey Newbie dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenze Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 if the fob is in the car pushing the button on the outside handle with the door closed will not lock the car. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20journey11 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 If the fob is in the car, it will unlock the door and honk 3 times indicating the "key" has been left in the vehicle. If it stays locked, I'm guessing you may want to keep looking. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 take it to the dealer>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 You can lock your key inside after the 3rd time you lock it it will lock. And I think if you touch the handle sensor the Guage will always say that Journey Newbie and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) Why do you are what the display says when you are outside the vehicle? The question is whether the car thinks that a valid fob is inside . . . does the car start when you press the brake and press the button?As mentioned, if you try to lock the vehicle by pressing the lock button with a valid fob inside the horn will honk 3 times and the doors will unlock again - after three tries the vehicle WILL leave the doors locked.Leave the fob you know about a distance from the vehicle (like in your kitchen), climb into the car and try to start it. If it does atart then a valid fob is inside (or something is wrong). So if it does start, start looking. There really aren't many places for a fob to be. Edited November 21, 2015 by bramfrank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Newbie Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 And I think if you touch the handle sensor the Guage will always say that Can anyone verify this ? I'll know for sure my FOB is lost if this is true. I suspect it is. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 If the car is locked, your FOB is not inside. You should begin looking for your FOB. Get a key locator for your FOB in the future. Peace. dhh3 and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 The car will not lock with the remote inside. It's idiot proof on that respect. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) It WILL lock with the fob inside, but only after three warning unlockings. That makes it only idiot resistant, not idiot-proof. Edited November 21, 2015 by bramfrank jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) Both my salesmen told me that you can lock the fob inside after the 3rd try Edited November 21, 2015 by xcaliber81 dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 The manual says it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 I forgot that I left my keys with FOB yesterday, and tried to lock it with the black button. It would not lock. The horn made no sound and lights did not blink. Then I remembered that the keys were in the cup holder. Removed the keys and it locked. Are you sure that you don't have the key in one of your pockets? I usually put my keys in the ruler pocket of my carpenter jeans and for get that they are there. I have washed them 2 times now. Sometimes I set them on the work bench in my garage. Did you try to lock it 3 times? I can't imagine doing this, as I knew right away yesterday what was going on. Is the FOB under the car? Where is it parked? Did you get two FOBs when you bought the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 I forgot that I left my keys with FOB yesterday, and tried to lock it with the black button. It would not lock. The horn made no sound and lights did not blink. Then I remembered that the keys were in the cup holder. Removed the keys and it locked. Are you sure that you don't have the key in one of your pockets? I usually put my keys in the ruler pocket of my carpenter jeans and for get that they are there. I have washed them 2 times now. Sometimes I set them on the work bench in my garage. Did you try to lock it 3 times? I can't imagine doing this, as I knew right away yesterday what was going on. Is the FOB under the car? Where is it parked? Did you get two FOBs when you bought the car? Dave, I've been meaning to ask you- what setting do you use on your washing machine when you wash your FOB? Also how long do leave it in the drier? silenze, 11journeybama, dhh3 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 It WILL lock with the fob inside, but only after three warning unlockings. That makes it only idiot resistant, not idiot-proof. I usually learn the first time. dhh3 and 11journeybama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Dave, I've been meaning to ask you- what setting do you use on your washing machine when you wash your FOB? Also how long do leave it in the drier? Washer: regular fabrics, normal wash (fast), warm wash, warm dry. 10 minute pre-soak! Dryer: Normal fabrics, time dry (1 - 2 hours). If I find the keys in the bottom of the washer, I leave them on the top of the dryer while it is running. rolly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 No fabric softener?? Lol dhh3, rolly and jkeaton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 I usually learn the first time. this doesn't necessarily take you off of the idiot list... jkeaton, 11journeybama and dhh3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 No fabric softener?? Lol Forgot the Ultra Downey in the washer, and Bounce in the dryer - no static cling! jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Got a link for those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 They might retain water! jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindSquirrel Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Fob related: How far away from the fob will it let you drive? Does the vehicle just shut down after so far? Obviously if it stops you can't start it again to bring it back... Has anyone done the experiment? Or is it up to old Blindy? jkeaton and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probak118 Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 Been there done that ! Dropped off family to arena (how can a goalie forget his pads ?). Drove 3 miles home, luckily realized no key fob in pocket and did not shut off car, Bound to happen again. Undecided if this is a good or bad feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Been there done that ! Dropped off family to arena (how can a goalie forget his pads ?). Drove 3 miles home, luckily realized no key fob in pocket and did not shut off car, Bound to happen again. Undecided if this is a good or bad feature. Ha! That's a LOT of equipment to forget... Never had this happen to me, I tend to keep the keys on my person. No need to remove them from my pocket. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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