| Example:[Collected on the Internet, 2004]
If someone has access to the spare remote at your home, call them on your cell phone (or borrow one from someone if the cell phone is locked in the car too!) Hold your (or anyone's) cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the other person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the phone. Your car will unlock. and it works. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other 'remote' for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk, or have the 'horn' signal go off, or whatever!) 300 feet away) by pressing buttons on transmitting devices small enough to be carried on keychains. RKE systems are handy for a number of reasons: they enable drivers to unlock car doors without having to fumble around for keys (a great advantage in darkness, during inclement weather, and when one's hands are full), they enable car owners to give someone else access to their vehicles without having to hand over ignition keys, and they provide a means by which motorists can open their cars to retrieve keys that have been locked inside. But what if you accidentally lock your remote entry device in your car along with your keys? (A plausible scenario, as many people carry them together on the same keyring.) If you own a car equipped with a system such as OnStar you can contact an operator and have OnStar unlock your vehicle remotely through a signal sent via a cellular network, but otherwise you have to call a locksmith or get a friend or relative to bring an extra set of keys out to you. Unlock Car With Cell PhoneEnter the idea of the poor man's OnStar. No need to pay for a fancy car-unlocking service: just use a cell phone to call someone who has access Webstorm 2017 torrent for mac os. to your spare RKE device and tell him to point it at the phone and press the 'UNLOCK' button. You simultaneously point the cell phone at your car door, and voila — you're in! A nifty solution … at least it would be if it weren't implausible for most standard remote entry systems. Relaying remote entry system signals via telephone might work if the signals were sound-based, but they're not. An RKE system transmits an encrypted data stream to a receiver inside the automobile via an RF (radio frequency) signal, a signal that can't be effectively relayed via cell phone. (In any event, RKE systems and cell phones typically operate on completely different frequencies; the former in the 300 MHz range and the latter in the 800 MHz range.) (More than a few people have inadvertently fooled themselves into believing the cell phone method of unlocking car doors actually works because they tried it and achieved the desired results — not realizing their cars were still within range of their keyless remote devices, and the signals that unlocked the doors were transmitted the usual way [i.e., through the air], not via cellular phone connections.) It's possible this method might work with cars that use something different than standard RKE systems, but it doesn't work with the vast majority of models. As an owner of a vehicle equipped with an RKE system, I've found that it has reduced the likelihood of my locking my keys in the car in an unexpected way: Since I quickly became accustomed to always locking and unlocking the car with the RKE device, and I carry the RKE device on the same ring as my keys, I have to be standing outside the vehicle with my keys in my hand in order to lock it. Now if I only had something to keep me from losing my cell phone . . . Additional information:
In your rush to make that hot yoga session in time, you grabbed your smartphone but accidentally locked your keys in the car. Now you can see them on the driver's seat, mocking you. Yep—you're in quite the pickle. Hey, don't beat yourself up, mon ami. Millions of drivers lock themselves out of their cars every year. Heck, I've even made that mistake before. It's nothing to be ashamed of. Still, there's the task of unlocking the car to see to, and it's certainly not an easy one. Here are some options to unlock the doors so that you can give your car keys a stern talking-to. Unlock with a Smartphone AppThere's an urban legend going around that you can magically unlock newer cars by calling someone who has your spare key fob. Sorry to burst your bubble, but this doesn't work. Like, not at all. Remote keyless entry systems operate at a certain frequency, much lower than that of mobile phones, which makes it impossible for a phone to transmit the key fob's signal to your car. The talented Mythbusters even proved this, and who would dare argue with them?However, if you've got a new-ish vehicle with a remote keyless entry system, you may be able to use a smartphone app to unlock your car. (Thank you, technology!) Here are the most popular car apps to help you on your way. If You Drive HyundaiNew Hyundai models with Blue Link technology can be accessed via the myHyundai with Blue Link app. To unlock your vehicle, simply open the application, click the 'Unlock' button, and enter your pre-set PIN. Voila! This app can even be used to remotely lock and start the vehicle, among other functions.Download the myHyundai App on Apple iOS or Android. If You Drive GM/ChevroletThe myChevrolet App can also be used to unlock your car keys if you're in a bind. The mobile command center transforms your mobile device into a makeshift remote key fob, allowing you to remote start, stop, lock, unlock, and even activate the horn on your vehicle.Download the myChevrolet App on Apple iOS or Android. If You Drive NissanThe NissanConnect® Services application keeps you connected with your Nissan from anywhere that has a signal. Not only can you remotely start, lock, and unlock your car with Nissan's app, but you can also review your activity history, monitor your car's health, and receive notifications when it's time for maintenance.Download the NissanConnect® App on Apple iOS or Android. If You Drive ToyotaThe aptly named Toyota App controls your Toyota remotely, alerts you when service is needed, and even sends you notices when auto service deals are available from your local Toyota dealer. The application also works with most smartwatches.Download the Toyota App on Apple iOS or Android. If You Drive SubaruThe mySubaru App provides the full unlocking capabilities of a key fob, but with a bunch of added functionality. On select Subaru models with STARLINK, the app allows users to review monthly Vehicle Health Reports, access diagnostics, and activate the Stolen Vehicle Immobilizer feature.Download the mySubaru App on Apple iOS or Android. If You Drive FordFordPass™ App enables you to make your monthly lease or finance payments, as well as earn complimentary maintenance and rewards for using it regularly.Download the FordPass App on Apple iOS or Android. If You Drive HondaThe HondaLink App performs the same actions—it locks and unlocks—and allows you to have Amazon packages delivered directly inside your vehicle.Download the HondaLink App on Apple iOS or Android. Other Ways to Unlock Your CarIf you aren't able to unlock your car with your smartphone app, try these solutions.Call the Non-Emergency Police LineThe police may sometimes be able to help you unlock your vehicle, but it's not a guarantee. (They have more important matters to deal with, usually.)Don't dial 911—that should be reserved for emergencies only. Instead, dial the local police department. (If you're in Kansas City, the non-emergency numbers are: 816-234-5111 (Missouri) and 913-596-3000 (Kansas). Request Roadside AssistanceIf you're leasing or have just purchased a new car, you may already have access to roadside assistance, which makes this an open-shut case. Check your car windows for any decals or stickers that list the roadside assistance contact numbers. Or Google some local places like AAA, Allstate, etc.Get a Tow TruckSome towing companies offer lock-out service, but it will likely cost a good chunk of change. When you call tow companies, ask them what their prices are.Ask the DealershipCell Phone TerrariaAlthough it's not the ideal solution, you can request a new key fob or temporary key from your dealer. You'll have to jump through some hoops to get it, and it won't be very fast, but it's an option.Ask Someone to Get Your Spare KeyIf you trust someone to retrieve your spare key fob and deliver it to you, this is the most cost-effective solution to get inside a locked car without damaging it.Hide a Spare KeyAlternatively, you can purchase a magnetic box to hold your spare key. Latch it somewhere onto the car, out of sight, and hope damaged curbs and potholes don't knock it off, leaving you with a set of lost car keys.Call a LocksmithI suggest hiring a locksmith only as your last option. In addition to potentially being the most expensive solution, the locksmith trade has earned a shady reputation. If you find one online that offers 24/7 emergency lock-out services, be 100% sure to read reviews and guarantee their legitimacy.Smash That SuckerIf all else fails, or you don't have time to wait—that next hot yoga session is across town and starts in just 15 minutes—then grab something sharp and take your anger out on the window. Stay safe, shield your eyes, and aim for the corner of the glass. You'll do massive damage (aka. obliterate it entirely) to the auto glass and make a royal mess; but replacement car windows aren't that expensive, and there are supposedly contraptions called 'vacuums.'Once you've gotten into your car, don't forget to create a Plan B for next time. I recommend buying a car that can be unlocked with a smartphone, but to each their own. If you've got any questions or tips to get locked keys out of a car without damaging the vehicle, leave me a comment. I'm sure my readers will appreciate them, as will I. Sources: |
consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/11/what-to-do-if-you-lock-your-keys-in-the-car/index.htm
snopes.com/fact-check/remote-possibility
newsroom.aaa.com/2013/03/aaa-says-millions-of-motorists-still-locked-out-on-smart-car-keys
But what if you accidentally lock your remote entry device in your car along with your keys? (A plausible scenario, as many people carry them together on the same keyring.) If you own a car equipped with a system such as OnStar you can contact an operator and have OnStar unlock your vehicle remotely through a signal sent via a cellular network, but otherwise you have to call a locksmith or get a friend or relative to bring an extra set of keys out to you.
Unlock Car With Cell Phone
Enter the idea of the poor man's OnStar. No need to pay for a fancy car-unlocking service: just use a cell phone to call someone who has access Webstorm 2017 torrent for mac os.
to your spare RKE device and tell him to point it at the phone and press the 'UNLOCK' button. You simultaneously point the cell phone at your car door, and voila — you're in! A nifty solution … at least it would be if it weren't implausible for most standard remote entry systems.
Relaying remote entry system signals via telephone might work if the signals were sound-based, but they're not. An RKE system transmits an encrypted data stream to a receiver inside the automobile via an RF (radio frequency) signal, a signal that can't be effectively relayed via cell phone. (In any event, RKE systems and cell phones typically operate on completely different frequencies; the former in the 300 MHz range and the latter in the 800 MHz range.)
(More than a few people have inadvertently fooled themselves into believing the cell phone method of unlocking car doors actually works because they tried it and achieved the desired results — not realizing their cars were still within range of their keyless remote devices, and the signals that unlocked the doors were transmitted the usual way [i.e., through the air], not via cellular phone connections.)
It's possible this method might work with cars that use something different than standard RKE systems, but it doesn't work with the vast majority of models.
As an owner of a vehicle equipped with an RKE system, I've found that it has reduced the likelihood of my locking my keys in the car in an unexpected way: Since I quickly became accustomed to always locking and unlocking the car with the RKE device, and I carry the RKE device on the same ring as my keys, I have to be standing outside the vehicle with my keys in my hand in order to lock it. Now if I only had something to keep me from losing my cell phone . . .
Additional information:
| Remote Keyless Entry Systems Overview |
| How Remote Entry Works |
- Partlow, Joshua. 'Keyless Remotes to Cars in Waldorf Suddenly Useless.'
- The Washington Post. 5 July 2004 (p. B1).
- Associated Press. 'Mysterous Force Knocks Out Keyless Entry Systems.'
- TheWBALChannel.com. 6 July 2004 (p. B1).
- Consumer Reports. 'Myth Busters.'
- September 2013 (p. 9).
In your rush to make that hot yoga session in time, you grabbed your smartphone but accidentally locked your keys in the car. Now you can see them on the driver's seat, mocking you. Yep—you're in quite the pickle.
Hey, don't beat yourself up, mon ami. Millions of drivers lock themselves out of their cars every year. Heck, I've even made that mistake before. It's nothing to be ashamed of. Still, there's the task of unlocking the car to see to, and it's certainly not an easy one. Here are some options to unlock the doors so that you can give your car keys a stern talking-to.
Unlock with a Smartphone App
There's an urban legend going around that you can magically unlock newer cars by calling someone who has your spare key fob. Sorry to burst your bubble, but this doesn't work. Like, not at all. Remote keyless entry systems operate at a certain frequency, much lower than that of mobile phones, which makes it impossible for a phone to transmit the key fob's signal to your car. The talented Mythbusters even proved this, and who would dare argue with them?However, if you've got a new-ish vehicle with a remote keyless entry system, you may be able to use a smartphone app to unlock your car. (Thank you, technology!) Here are the most popular car apps to help you on your way.
If You Drive Hyundai
New Hyundai models with Blue Link technology can be accessed via the myHyundai with Blue Link app. To unlock your vehicle, simply open the application, click the 'Unlock' button, and enter your pre-set PIN. Voila! This app can even be used to remotely lock and start the vehicle, among other functions.Download the myHyundai App on Apple iOS or Android.
If You Drive GM/Chevrolet
The myChevrolet App can also be used to unlock your car keys if you're in a bind. The mobile command center transforms your mobile device into a makeshift remote key fob, allowing you to remote start, stop, lock, unlock, and even activate the horn on your vehicle.Download the myChevrolet App on Apple iOS or Android.
If You Drive Nissan
The NissanConnect® Services application keeps you connected with your Nissan from anywhere that has a signal. Not only can you remotely start, lock, and unlock your car with Nissan's app, but you can also review your activity history, monitor your car's health, and receive notifications when it's time for maintenance.Download the NissanConnect® App on Apple iOS or Android.
If You Drive Toyota
The aptly named Toyota App controls your Toyota remotely, alerts you when service is needed, and even sends you notices when auto service deals are available from your local Toyota dealer. The application also works with most smartwatches.Download the Toyota App on Apple iOS or Android.
If You Drive Subaru
The mySubaru App provides the full unlocking capabilities of a key fob, but with a bunch of added functionality. On select Subaru models with STARLINK, the app allows users to review monthly Vehicle Health Reports, access diagnostics, and activate the Stolen Vehicle Immobilizer feature.Download the mySubaru App on Apple iOS or Android.
If You Drive Ford
FordPass™ App enables you to make your monthly lease or finance payments, as well as earn complimentary maintenance and rewards for using it regularly.Download the FordPass App on Apple iOS or Android.
If You Drive Honda
The HondaLink App performs the same actions—it locks and unlocks—and allows you to have Amazon packages delivered directly inside your vehicle.Download the HondaLink App on Apple iOS or Android.
Other Ways to Unlock Your Car
If you aren't able to unlock your car with your smartphone app, try these solutions.Call the Non-Emergency Police Line
The police may sometimes be able to help you unlock your vehicle, but it's not a guarantee. (They have more important matters to deal with, usually.)Don't dial 911—that should be reserved for emergencies only. Instead, dial the local police department. (If you're in Kansas City, the non-emergency numbers are: 816-234-5111 (Missouri) and 913-596-3000 (Kansas).
Request Roadside Assistance
If you're leasing or have just purchased a new car, you may already have access to roadside assistance, which makes this an open-shut case. Check your car windows for any decals or stickers that list the roadside assistance contact numbers. Or Google some local places like AAA, Allstate, etc.Get a Tow Truck
Some towing companies offer lock-out service, but it will likely cost a good chunk of change. When you call tow companies, ask them what their prices are.Ask the Dealership
Cell Phone Terraria
Although it's not the ideal solution, you can request a new key fob or temporary key from your dealer. You'll have to jump through some hoops to get it, and it won't be very fast, but it's an option.Ask Someone to Get Your Spare Key
If you trust someone to retrieve your spare key fob and deliver it to you, this is the most cost-effective solution to get inside a locked car without damaging it.Hide a Spare Key
Alternatively, you can purchase a magnetic box to hold your spare key. Latch it somewhere onto the car, out of sight, and hope damaged curbs and potholes don't knock it off, leaving you with a set of lost car keys.Call a Locksmith
I suggest hiring a locksmith only as your last option. In addition to potentially being the most expensive solution, the locksmith trade has earned a shady reputation. If you find one online that offers 24/7 emergency lock-out services, be 100% sure to read reviews and guarantee their legitimacy.Smash That Sucker
If all else fails, or you don't have time to wait—that next hot yoga session is across town and starts in just 15 minutes—then grab something sharp and take your anger out on the window. Stay safe, shield your eyes, and aim for the corner of the glass. You'll do massive damage (aka. obliterate it entirely) to the auto glass and make a royal mess; but replacement car windows aren't that expensive, and there are supposedly contraptions called 'vacuums.'Once you've gotten into your car, don't forget to create a Plan B for next time. I recommend buying a car that can be unlocked with a smartphone, but to each their own. If you've got any questions or tips to get locked keys out of a car without damaging the vehicle, leave me a comment. I'm sure my readers will appreciate them, as will I.
Sources:
consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/11/what-to-do-if-you-lock-your-keys-in-the-car/index.htm
snopes.com/fact-check/remote-possibility
newsroom.aaa.com/2013/03/aaa-says-millions-of-motorists-still-locked-out-on-smart-car-keys
youtube.com/watch?v=vxuxzofMz7I
kckpd.org/contact.html
kcpd.org
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