Key Fob Alternatives

[Luke]

Have you tried unlocking the car that way?

Unlock without a battery on the fob. Yes.
Correction- No, I tested again and it did not work

Have you tried unlocking the car that way?

I was sure I did. But I tried again tonight and it did not work. I guess I will fix my previous post. The car still turns ON by placing the fob in the right place in the center console. But it did not unlock.

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[generaltso]

I was sure I did. But I tried again tonight and it did not work. I guess I will fix my previous post. The car still turns ON by placing the fob in the right place in the center console. But it did not unlock.

Right. That’s what the door pillar code is for.

 

[Luke]

Right. That’s what the door pillar code is for.

Agree. And I like how the did the option to press and hold the 8 after typing the code to open the frunk.

 

[TheSeg]

Bought my wife a MachE and I was curious if there are any key fob alternatives out there?

I noticed in your profile that you have 2021 (likely Job 1) Mach-E. Are you aware of the CSP 22B10?

Job 1 cars only came with one FOB, but this program gave a free additional FOB for the car. I don't know your situation, and this is an older program, but perhaps the car still hasn't received the 2nd FOB?

 

[bbhaag]

Maybe just order a third FOB extract the electronics and embed it inside a bracelet, pretty sure it is doable.

I was being facetious but thank you for the suggestion.

 

[nvabill]

Bought my wife a MachE and I was curious if there are any key fob alternatives out there? I also have a tesla and I know I can get a key card ring for instance and I know the Jag Fpace has the braclet that works as the transponder key. Curious if anything like that exists for the mache. We both are snooty and hate carrying key fobs, hah.

You guys have got to stop wearing skinny jeans and get some big boy pants with pockets in them, hah! ?

 

[Balbers01]

I noticed in your profile that you have 2021 (likely Job 1) Mach-E. Are you aware of the CSP 22B10?

Job 1 cars only came with one FOB, but this program gave a free additional FOB for the car. I don't know your situation, and this is an older program, but perhaps the car still hasn't received the 2nd FOB?

Only has 1 fob, but that expired in August.. I tried and failed to get the second key.

You guys have got to stop wearing skinny jeans and get some big boy pants with pockets in them, hah! ?

I dont have skinny jeans, she does though.

Key fobs do ruin the lines of my jeans tho.

 

[nvabill]

Only has 1 fob, but that expired in August.. I tried and failed to get the second key.


I dont have skinny jeans, she does though.

Key fobs do ruin the lines of my jeans tho.

Just messing with you.

 

[dtbaker61]

Bought my wife a MachE and I was curious if there are any key fob alternatives out there? I also have a tesla and I know I can get a key card ring for instance and I know the Jag Fpace has the braclet that works as the transponder key. Curious if anything like that exists for the mache. We both are snooty and hate carrying key fobs, hah.

Phone-As-A-Key (PAAK) - works fine after you get it set up. Don't forget to learn your door pillar code, set up the Backup password for entry on console if needed, wrap your Fob in a Faraday bag or foil 'burrito', and hide Fob inside the cabin somewhere not too close to the center console between front seats..... somewhere you can dig it out and hand it to Valet parking when at snooty events.

 

[dtbaker61]

Unlock without a battery on the fob. Yes.
Correction- No, I tested again and it did not work

I was sure I did. But I tried again tonight and it did not work. I guess I will fix my previous post. The car still turns ON by placing the fob in the right place in the center console. But it did not unlock.

right.... you have to use the door pillar code to get in without Fob or phone.

then, Fob in center console nook will work regardless of battery to start car, or you can enter Backup Code on center console without Fob or phone.

 

[Balbers01]

Just messing with you.

All good.

On the subject, if you want a game changer for jeans, check out the amazon basics stretchy jeans. I call them jeggings for men... they are AMAZING. they look and perform like regular jeans but have more stretch to them for maneuvering around with ease, like getting on my motorcycle, bicycling, crawling around under the car.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X8XL3TL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(not a paid salesperson, lol)

 

[Balbers01]

Phone-As-A-Key (PAAK) - works fine after you get it set up. Don't forget to learn your door pillar code, set up the Backup password for entry on console if needed, wrap your Fob in a Faraday bag or foil 'burrito', and hide Fob inside the cabin somewhere not too close to the center console between front seats..... somewhere you can dig it out and hand it to Valet parking when at snooty events.

Have PAAK setup, works fine on my pixel 8 pro but doesn't work at all on her Iphone 11 it seems.. made sure everything was setup and enabled properly. Don't have the pillar/backup code setup because she keep putting off coming up with a code, haha. She drives the car everyday so I dont worry about it too much. I was just curious what might be out there for a more creative option/alternative.

Pfft, we Uber to snooty events. lol

 

[nvabill]

All good.

On the subject, if you want a game changer for jeans, check out the amazon basics stretchy jeans. I call them jeggings for men... they are AMAZING. they look and perform like regular jeans but have more stretch to them for maneuvering around with ease, like getting on my motorcycle, bicycling, crawling around under the car.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X8XL3TL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(not a paid salesperson, lol)

Thanks, I will give them a look.

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