Just how far can a car go with keyless go but keyless?
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Just seen the new fiesta advert, but how far can a keyless car go before it realises its not got the key in it?
What happens when the car relaises does it just stop or give a warning. Like in the case of a hijacking?
what sort of system does it work on, like bluetooth for the radio?
what sort of range is it unlocked from. for instance if i park on my drive 10 meters from where they keys are kept is the car unlocked and easily stolen?
What happens when the car relaises does it just stop or give a warning. Like in the case of a hijacking?
what sort of system does it work on, like bluetooth for the radio?
what sort of range is it unlocked from. for instance if i park on my drive 10 meters from where they keys are kept is the car unlocked and easily stolen?
Can't speak for Ford but my Mum's land cruiser has keyless entry and start. The key has to be right by one of the doors in order to unlock it, and inside to start it. If you take the key out whilst it's running, it beeps at you - I don't think it cuts the engine as it could be dangerous but haven't tried taking it further away than a few metres.
Scott888 said:
Can't speak for Ford but my Mum's land cruiser has keyless entry and start. The key has to be right by one of the doors in order to unlock it, and inside to start it. If you take the key out whilst it's running, it beeps at you - I don't think it cuts the engine as it could be dangerous but haven't tried taking it further away than a few metres.
lob it out the window next time shes belting it down a M way 
My Dad drove to a football match with Mum as passenger, he got out to go and watch the footie mum took over the driving and drove to the other side of town to go shopping, 15 minute drive, probably 5 miles. When she got out and went to lock the car she realised dad still had the key in his pocket. Game had just kicked off and he got a call... not a happy man, after a taxi ride each way he'd managed to miss the 1st half, was only a Cambridge city game to be fair!!
Got distracted in the work car park one morning chatting to a mate who arrived at the same time as me.
Had a phone call at from security at lunch time telling me my car engine was running!
So I don't know how far you can go, but a Lexus IS250 will run for 3 hours with no key! Actually, I was pretty surprised (and p***ed off) to find it had done this!
Had a phone call at from security at lunch time telling me my car engine was running!
So I don't know how far you can go, but a Lexus IS250 will run for 3 hours with no key! Actually, I was pretty surprised (and p***ed off) to find it had done this!
My Mondeo - the key needs to be inside to start it, and it's fairly accurate. Once started, you can remove the key and it will carry on running till you turn it off, at which point swearwords will probably be heard.
It does shout at you via the dash display if the key is outside the car.
It does shout at you via the dash display if the key is outside the car.
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