Electronic keys problem
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Electronic keys problem
2008 LS 460---- have two sets of keys. This is a first for us with this type of key.
How does LEXUS deal with the issue of BOTH KEYS being in the car....or one key being locked in the truck in wife's purse.....
or
HOW TO KEEP THE CAR running and locked while you leave----to leave the car/ air conditioner running while your dog is in the car and you can not leave him in the hot Florida weather.
Have done all of these things was never a problem with the old key system. Even Cadillacs could recognize DRIVER #1 and #2 drivers for their memory seats and steering wheel settings etc.
Seems Lexus knows about this and does not have a solution that I have heard of yet. The local dealer is no help.
Seems my 2000 Cadillac Deville had more bells n whistles than this 2008 LS 460...a little disappointed in this regard.
Anybody have any solutions?
How does LEXUS deal with the issue of BOTH KEYS being in the car....or one key being locked in the truck in wife's purse.....
or
HOW TO KEEP THE CAR running and locked while you leave----to leave the car/ air conditioner running while your dog is in the car and you can not leave him in the hot Florida weather.
Have done all of these things was never a problem with the old key system. Even Cadillacs could recognize DRIVER #1 and #2 drivers for their memory seats and steering wheel settings etc.
Seems Lexus knows about this and does not have a solution that I have heard of yet. The local dealer is no help.
Seems my 2000 Cadillac Deville had more bells n whistles than this 2008 LS 460...a little disappointed in this regard.
Anybody have any solutions?
#2
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I'm not sure I understand your issue.
The car doesn't care how many keys are in the car. If your wife's key is in the trunk, it wouldn't start the car anyways, it has to be in the passenger compartment.
As for how do you walk away with the car running. You do just that, walk away and leave the car running. It will beep at you, but it won't shut off. As for locking it, it will not lock while it's running. I know old Cadillacs with normal keys will do that in fact when I was a kid and my Dad had his Cadillac STS I remember rescuing him at the golf course one to,e because he had locked himself out while it was running. This cannot be accomplished in a Lexus without installing a remote start.
The car doesn't care how many keys are in the car. If your wife's key is in the trunk, it wouldn't start the car anyways, it has to be in the passenger compartment.
As for how do you walk away with the car running. You do just that, walk away and leave the car running. It will beep at you, but it won't shut off. As for locking it, it will not lock while it's running. I know old Cadillacs with normal keys will do that in fact when I was a kid and my Dad had his Cadillac STS I remember rescuing him at the golf course one to,e because he had locked himself out while it was running. This cannot be accomplished in a Lexus without installing a remote start.
#3
I think its a fail safe system for Lexus so you can't lock your doors and leave the car running unless the person inside use the lock button to lock the vehicle. I don't think Lexus is looking for a solution. My Honda is the same way.
All the bells and whistles (nothing to brag about) I had on a 2004 Deville I owned kept breaking and the Caddy was always in the shop compared to my trouble free LS. You may need to find an older vehicle to solve your solution.
All the bells and whistles (nothing to brag about) I had on a 2004 Deville I owned kept breaking and the Caddy was always in the shop compared to my trouble free LS. You may need to find an older vehicle to solve your solution.
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It's been discussed here before and solved. Quite simply wrap the one key in aluminum foil before placing in trunk/car. This WILL block the signal. You can also buy RFID wallets/pouches designed for chipped credit cards on Amazon for less than $10. I'll Agee with the others about not being able to lock a running car as well as other solutions offered. Lots of smart folks here.
Last edited by swfla; 08-18-15 at 07:13 AM.
#5
2008 LS 460---- have two sets of keys. This is a first for us with this type of key.
How does LEXUS deal with the issue of BOTH KEYS being in the car....or one key being locked in the truck in wife's purse.....
or
HOW TO KEEP THE CAR running and locked while you leave----to leave the car/ air conditioner running while your dog is in the car and you can not leave him in the hot Florida weather.
Have done all of these things was never a problem with the old key system. Even Cadillacs could recognize DRIVER #1 and #2 drivers for their memory seats and steering wheel settings etc.
Seems Lexus knows about this and does not have a solution that I have heard of yet. The local dealer is no help.
Seems my 2000 Cadillac Deville had more bells n whistles than this 2008 LS 460...a little disappointed in this regard.
Anybody have any solutions?
How does LEXUS deal with the issue of BOTH KEYS being in the car....or one key being locked in the truck in wife's purse.....
or
HOW TO KEEP THE CAR running and locked while you leave----to leave the car/ air conditioner running while your dog is in the car and you can not leave him in the hot Florida weather.
Have done all of these things was never a problem with the old key system. Even Cadillacs could recognize DRIVER #1 and #2 drivers for their memory seats and steering wheel settings etc.
Seems Lexus knows about this and does not have a solution that I have heard of yet. The local dealer is no help.
Seems my 2000 Cadillac Deville had more bells n whistles than this 2008 LS 460...a little disappointed in this regard.
Anybody have any solutions?
It is not safe to lock and leave the car with the engine running.
#6
Maybe try this...
to leave the car running with a/c on and dog inside....
close all doors, pop off the key hole cover, and manually lock the door using the actual key. snap cover back on and walk away.
to open, pop cover off and unlock using actual key.
maybe it'll work, maybe it wont... just a suggestion...
beware though... someone will walk by and see a living person or pet inside the vehicle, they might call for emergency help or they might just bust out your windows...
to leave the car running with a/c on and dog inside....
close all doors, pop off the key hole cover, and manually lock the door using the actual key. snap cover back on and walk away.
to open, pop cover off and unlock using actual key.
maybe it'll work, maybe it wont... just a suggestion...
beware though... someone will walk by and see a living person or pet inside the vehicle, they might call for emergency help or they might just bust out your windows...
#7
Lexus Fanatic
Doesn't work, the car unlocks the door as soon as you turn the key back.
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2008 LS 460---- have two sets of keys. This is a first for us with this type of key.
How does LEXUS deal with the issue of BOTH KEYS being in the car....or one key being locked in the truck in wife's purse.....
or
HOW TO KEEP THE CAR running and locked while you leave----to leave the car/ air conditioner running while your dog is in the car and you can not leave him in the hot Florida weather.
Have done all of these things was never a problem with the old key system. Even Cadillacs could recognize DRIVER #1 and #2 drivers for their memory seats and steering wheel settings etc.
Seems Lexus knows about this and does not have a solution that I have heard of yet. The local dealer is no help.
Seems my 2000 Cadillac Deville had more bells n whistles than this 2008 LS 460...a little disappointed in this regard.
Anybody have any solutions?
How does LEXUS deal with the issue of BOTH KEYS being in the car....or one key being locked in the truck in wife's purse.....
or
HOW TO KEEP THE CAR running and locked while you leave----to leave the car/ air conditioner running while your dog is in the car and you can not leave him in the hot Florida weather.
Have done all of these things was never a problem with the old key system. Even Cadillacs could recognize DRIVER #1 and #2 drivers for their memory seats and steering wheel settings etc.
Seems Lexus knows about this and does not have a solution that I have heard of yet. The local dealer is no help.
Seems my 2000 Cadillac Deville had more bells n whistles than this 2008 LS 460...a little disappointed in this regard.
Anybody have any solutions?
2. As far as I'm aware the car won't lock itself while it's running. Many cars don't allow this. The only way I can think of that being possible is if you use remote start.
3. I would assume the LS is also able to keep individual settings for each key, I know my Audi did. I never use the feature though since I'm the only person that drives my car.
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HOW TO KEEP THE CAR running and locked while you leave----to leave the car/ air conditioner running while your dog is in the car and you can not leave him in the hot Florida weather.
Even Cadillacs could recognize DRIVER #1 and #2 drivers for their memory seats and steering wheel settings etc.
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