Help Leaving the key without killing the battery
#1
Leaving the key without killing the battery
I recently joined a new club that has limited parking. As such, your supposed to leave your car unlocked with the keys in the car in case your blocking another member and your car needs to be moved when you're not around.
My wife found out the hard way not to leave the intelligent key either in or around the car as it will drain the battery.
So my question is, how can I leave the keys in the car so it can be moved without killing the battery?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards,
Doug L.
My wife found out the hard way not to leave the intelligent key either in or around the car as it will drain the battery.
So my question is, how can I leave the keys in the car so it can be moved without killing the battery?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards,
Doug L.
#4
Once my wife left the key inside the car for about an hour and when she came back the car would not start until it was jumped.
Another time she left the key outside the car behind the wheel and the same thing happened.
I just called the dealer and they said the only way to stop this from happening was to remove the battery from the fob. As this is not much of an option, unless anyone else has an idea, I'll just make sure I never take the G to the club.
Another time she left the key outside the car behind the wheel and the same thing happened.
I just called the dealer and they said the only way to stop this from happening was to remove the battery from the fob. As this is not much of an option, unless anyone else has an idea, I'll just make sure I never take the G to the club.
#5
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Once my wife left the key inside the car for about an hour and when she came back the car would not start until it was jumped.
Another time she left the key outside the car behind the wheel and the same thing happened.
I just called the dealer and they said the only way to stop this from happening was to remove the battery from the fob. As this is not much of an option, unless anyone else has an idea, I'll just make sure I never take the G to the club.
Another time she left the key outside the car behind the wheel and the same thing happened.
I just called the dealer and they said the only way to stop this from happening was to remove the battery from the fob. As this is not much of an option, unless anyone else has an idea, I'll just make sure I never take the G to the club.
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#8
Its never happened any other time. Its an 09 G37X sedan. I did forget to mention that it also has a dealer installed remote start, the operation of which is spotty at best. Its supposed to work from 600 feet but the real world distance is closer to 100 feet.
So BB,
You're telling me that I should be able to leave the un-intelligent key inside the vehicle indefinitely, correct? That would be great if thats the case. I did just read the club's by-laws and it also says the keys can be left with the front desk. Maybe I'll just do that as I'd hate to either block someone in or have a problem starting the car when it may be burried 3 cars deep.
Personally, I've always hated the intelligent key. I'd rather just have a regular key. Its really the only thing I dislike about the car other than not being able to disable the traction control.
So BB,
You're telling me that I should be able to leave the un-intelligent key inside the vehicle indefinitely, correct? That would be great if thats the case. I did just read the club's by-laws and it also says the keys can be left with the front desk. Maybe I'll just do that as I'd hate to either block someone in or have a problem starting the car when it may be burried 3 cars deep.
Personally, I've always hated the intelligent key. I'd rather just have a regular key. Its really the only thing I dislike about the car other than not being able to disable the traction control.
#9
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Yes, you should be able to leave it inside the car anytime without draining the battery. Leaving it at the front desk is probably a better and safer choice, at least this way you can lock the car.
I personally love the intelligent key other than the the battery in it seems to wear down too quickly (in the key, not the car). Consider taking it to have the starting/charging system checked out.
I personally love the intelligent key other than the the battery in it seems to wear down too quickly (in the key, not the car). Consider taking it to have the starting/charging system checked out.
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