emergency unlock / spare key?

[jojojones]

Every vehicle I have ever owned had a spare key protected in something and zip tied under the rear bumper. I got a used 17 yukon xl with the 2 large key fobs. I know I can remove the key from one and put that under the truck but that just gets me inside and does not start the truck. How to do this?

I could hide the spare fob that the key was taken from inside the truck but then the truck will detect it's presence. I suppose I could remove the battery from it or maybe put it inside one of those ezpass bags to block the signal???

Yes I have onstar and that would be the first way I would attempt since going under the truck in nice clothes tends to ruin your day...also I was with a buddy who was locked out in a parking garage and no onstar there.

Am I missing something?

any suggestions?

tia

 

[blakester]

I also am curious to your solution. Where I live, I can't rely on "onstar."

 

[Qlassic418]

Maybe hide a key fob and the battery out of it

 

[jojojones]

yes I should test that to see if it looses it's pairing with the truck over time.

 

[dbbd1]

Hide the fob in the truck but put it in a rf blocking sleeve.

 

[dbbd1]

This one even states fobs...


https://smile.amazon.com/Blocker-Bl...d=1515108795&sr=8-11&keywords=rf+blocking+bag

 

[Doubeleive]

or do like I did and put in a alarm with cellular module, if i'm that far out that there is no cell service and cant get it guess what? a window doesn't cost that much

 

[GIZZ]

My Chev is old and doesnt have push button start. I know on other brands in order to start the fob has to be by drivers seat area or console, they have a very short range. There are also dummy keys with really small heads that may fit in your wallet, if you're lucky they charge you for the key cut only. Then hide remote in truck.

 

[jojojones]

does a window actually cost less than an emergency locksmith?

 

[dbbd1]

does a window actually cost less than an emergency locksmith?

That depends on whether or not you can actually call one...

 

[HiHoeSilver]

That depends on whether or not you can actually call one...

Or what it takes for him to get to you.

 

[blakester]

Yeah - I live in Wyoming . I hunt, fish, hike. 30 miles from house and there is no onstar, cell service , or way to get a lock smith. And I like to be prepared.

 

[Tahoe14]

I thought onstar was satellite based. Have you ever pushed the blue button when you were in the secluded location just to see what happens.

 

[blakester]

I haven't! It is certainly possible that I am not aware of its capabilities. Technology...

 

[jojojones]

thanks for the responses...

 

[MechEng813]

I bought a faraday pouch. http://a.co/cQtyTtm
Inside I keep an extra smart fob (battery removed), small flat blade screw driver and spare batteries.

The whole thing is buried deep inside one of my seats and tethered with some paracord. The pouch prevents the truck from sensing the smartfob and allowing it to start.

I keep a spare valet key blade hidden under the chassis but can also use the OnStar app on my phone to get inside the truck.

Pull the paracord, install the battery and get moving.
FYI you can also take a fob with a dead battery, put it in the programing slot inside center console and it will start the vehicle.

 

[clogan2]

I zip tied a spare key under the vehicle, and then put a spare fob inside an Altoids tin box that I lined with metal a/c duct tape. I store the Altoids box inside the console. Since the fob is inside the metal tape-lined Altoids box, the vehicle doesnt detect it.

Works like a charm. Total cost: zero. (I had the tape in my shop, and got the Altoids box outta the trash.)

 

[jojojones]

darn...I missed that altoids tip and already ordered https://goo.gl/mGtSSb and will zip tie the key under the vehicle. After being locked out 20 years ago I vowed to never let it happen again...thanks for all the tips.

 

[clogan2]

darn...I missed that altoids tip and already ordered https://goo.gl/mGtSSb and will zip tie the key under the vehicle. After being locked out 20 years ago I vowed to never let it happen again...thanks for all the tips.

The Altoids tin alone is not robust enough to block the sensors...has to be lined inside and out with the metal duct tape. A Faraday bag would have been simpler and easier, but the wife says I'm a cheapskate (I prefer "thrifty").

 

[blakester]

Excellent- Great info!