Lost all my keys

SteveBad · 10-09-2013, 07:34 PM

This leads to a question I have always had. How would you hide an "intelligent" key in the Z?

Last year, while we were in Moab, Utah, my G/F lost the intelligent key to her Toyota. I got that sinking feeling that I should have hidden a spare in the car. I made many calls locally and realized just how screwed we were.

A day later, the key turned up (kicked way under the hotel bed). WHEW!

But I have learned the lesson. Now, I have the spare "mechanical" key hidden on the exterior, and the spare "intelligent" part hidden inside, with the key's battery removed and hidden inside as well.

Life was so much simpler in the good old days.

YzGyz · 10-09-2013, 09:17 PM

I lost one of my keys too.. I'm friggin scared of loosing my last one.. I can't find that other one!! I might have to just dish out the $$ and buy another one.

Arrvaxx · 10-09-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by YzGyz

I lost one of my keys too.. I'm friggin scared of loosing my last one.. I can't find that other one!! I might have to just dish out the $$ and buy another one.

I think it is cheaper to do that than get everything redone, no?

Mt Tam I am · 10-09-2013, 11:05 PM

I stopped losing my keys after I put a basket next to the front door. Every time I unlock the front door, and before I turn off the alarm, I drop the keys into said basket and they are there when I leave the next day too.

No more hunting and no more washing them either.

YzGyz · 10-09-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

I think it is cheaper to do that than get everything redone, no?

I would think so. They will rape u because they can. I mean, what other option will I or anyonw have if I have no keys? Towing to the dealer would be a grip, then to have them hack the computer sofware and then program a key would cost a azz rape amount i would think.

I'm trying to find me an intelikey. I'm not sure if I can do it with only 1 key. I heard that sometimes they require 2 keys for them to be able to reprogram another key. Sounds like BS but eh.. idk I also heard that they just simply charge a 1/2 labor fee or 1hr labor fee for the 10 minute reprogram job. I guess I will find out soon enough.

As for the metal plate thing with the programing ##.. I ran to my car and searched everywere when I read that post. I don't see one anywhere.. DOH!!

Wonka2581 · 10-10-2013, 12:14 AM

I dont know what Nissan wants for a new key, but my wife just got a 2013 Daytona Charger R/T and they told her not to misplace her keys because they charge $700.00 for a new key and programming. When I found that out my jaw hit the damn floor

Good luck....

onzedge · 10-10-2013, 09:58 AM

I lost all my marbles.

Arrvaxx · 10-10-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by YzGyz

I would think so. They will rape u because they can. I mean, what other option will I or anyonw have if I have no keys? Towing to the dealer would be a grip, then to have them hack the computer sofware and then program a key would cost a azz rape amount i would think.

I'm trying to find me an intelikey. I'm not sure if I can do it with only 1 key. I heard that sometimes they require 2 keys for them to be able to reprogram another key. Sounds like BS but eh.. idk I also heard that they just simply charge a 1/2 labor fee or 1hr labor fee for the 10 minute reprogram job. I guess I will find out soon enough.

As for the metal plate thing with the programing ##.. I ran to my car and searched everywere when I read that post. I don't see one anywhere.. DOH!!

If you have the key you may be able to get a new metal thingie. Not sure.

Tribalpinoy91 · 10-10-2013, 10:07 AM

If you lost one key, understandable i guess.
Lose both? C'mon man. Your worse than my little sister.

But like someone said before, opt for the flatbed.

Chuck33079 · 10-10-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribalpinoy91

If you lost one key, understandable i guess.
Lose both? C'mon man. Your worse than my little sister.

But like someone said before, opt for the flatbed.

He only had one key since he bought it used and they only had one to give him.

kenchan · 10-10-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I stopped losing my keys after I put a basket next to the front door. Every time I unlock the front door, and before I turn off the alarm, I drop the keys into said basket and they are there when I leave the next day too.

No more hunting and no more washing them either.

... kick door in, run off with keys in basket near door while it takes cops 2min to get to your house.

EndyKwon · 10-10-2013, 01:58 PM

You should start patting your pockets before you leave anywhere, I always pat my pockets to see if I have the 3 most important things: Cellphone, Wallet, Keys.

When I have cargo pants, I do an exquisite dance in front of restaurants/house/school/work/girlfriend to see if I have the above 3 items.

jburke26 · 10-11-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Akrobatik

I got the car used so it only came with one key. I kept telling myself to make another key, but my ADD always kicked in and forgot. Now i forgot where the hell i put them.

they must be here because i wouldn't of gotten home without them.

I feel like a *******.

I do have AAA

Did this involve coming home drunk?

kidkotic2001 · 10-11-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

OMG I had that fear last week! I always put my key in the little pocket of my jeans. One day I forgot that the night before I had worn jeans and driven. Seached the house and couldn't find the key then suddenly my eye caught the laundry room door and I realized that I had washed my jeans that morning! Haha.

Luckily, after frantically seaching the jeans and washer I realized I had left my keys in the car because I had been working on it.

Shut up! I'm old.

I have washed my key before and nothing happens, I have done it more than once. Key works every time.

Mt Tam I am · 10-12-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

... kick door in, run off with keys in basket near door while it takes cops 2min to get to your house.

This.

This is why I use a decoy basket.

10-09-2013, 07:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 248	This leads to a question I have always had. How would you hide an "intelligent" key in the Z? Last year, while we were in Moab, Utah, my G/F lost the intelligent key to her Toyota. I got that sinking feeling that I should have hidden a spare in the car. I made many calls locally and realized just how screwed we were. A day later, the key turned up (kicked way under the hotel bed). WHEW! But I have learned the lesson. Now, I have the spare "mechanical" key hidden on the exterior, and the spare "intelligent" part hidden inside, with the key's battery removed and hidden inside as well. Life was so much simpler in the good old days. BeemaaZ likes this. __________________ "Take the cannollis..."

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I stopped losing my keys after I put a basket next to the front door. Every time I unlock the front door, and before I turn off the alarm, I drop the keys into said basket and they are there when I leave the next day too. No more hunting and no more washing them either. 4r3s likes this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I dont know what Nissan wants for a new key, but my wife just got a 2013 Daytona Charger R/T and they told her not to misplace her keys because they charge $700.00 for a new key and programming. When I found that out my jaw hit the damn floor Good luck.... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 427 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 13	You should start patting your pockets before you leave anywhere, I always pat my pockets to see if I have the 3 most important things: Cellphone, Wallet, Keys. When I have cargo pants, I do an exquisite dance in front of restaurants/house/school/work/girlfriend to see if I have the above 3 items. wheee! and Ghostvette like this.

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YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	I lost one of my keys too.. I'm friggin scared of loosing my last one.. I can't find that other one!! I might have to just dish out the $$ and buy another one.

10-10-2013, 10:07 AM	#24 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 14	If you lost one key, understandable i guess. Lose both? C'mon man. Your worse than my little sister. But like someone said before, opt for the flatbed.

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