Dead batteries, key inside, what do I do?
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I think if they want into your vehicle, they are going to get into it via some method. Broken glass, drilling a hole in the door lock to use ice pick to lick the lock lever or by some other method. At least if they find the key, the damage might be minimal on destruction or what they took instead of taking the truck.
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[QUOTE=Just Strokin;19040192]Why not get a non-security key cut to unlock the doors? It being non-security, you can hide it in plain sight almost./QUOTE]
The High Security key is required. The Wal Mart / Home Depot key blanks don't have the 3 dimensional cut. Which is what makes it so expensive to cut ( Push button start fob)
The High Security key is required. The Wal Mart / Home Depot key blanks don't have the 3 dimensional cut. Which is what makes it so expensive to cut ( Push button start fob)
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[QUOTE=Painted Horse;19041750]
The 2011-2016 do not use the high security key nor do they have push button start.
Why not get a non-security key cut to unlock the doors? It being non-security, you can hide it in plain sight almost./QUOTE]
The High Security key is required. The Wal Mart / Home Depot key blanks don't have the 3 dimensional cut. Which is what makes it so expensive to cut ( Push button start fob)
The High Security key is required. The Wal Mart / Home Depot key blanks don't have the 3 dimensional cut. Which is what makes it so expensive to cut ( Push button start fob)
The 2011-2016 do not use the high security key nor do they have push button start.
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I added a "plug-in" booster cable setup on my truck partly for the purpose should the battery die and I don't have my key handy. I carry a spare key to the tool box on my remote start bi-directional fob so I can get the booster cables out and connect to a battery in another vehicle. This should give the required voltage need to at least work the key pad.
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