Keys locked in the bed of the truck

[grant1]

The guy from jeep connect says I s good for 10 years. I don’t know

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[ecidiego]

Shit happens….. Hopefully, now that you got the app working, you can use that.

I have a 2024 and the Jeep app still works (lock, unlock, and information). Obviously…the remote start doesn’t work via the app anymore (I ain’t paying extra for that). My 3/36 warranty is good for another year yet.

Does the App - lock/unlock - stop working when your warranty expires? Or does it work the entire time that you own the vehicle?

When your Guardian sub expires. If you don't pay, you get nothing in the app.

 

[TheOpa]

Went hiking today at Germantown MetroPark and made a loop. My keys were in my back pack. When I got back to my truck, I was able to unlock the Jeep and opened he tail gate to have lunch. I got ready to go, closed my he tail gate and the truck locked. I have a solid cover and don’t want to destroy it. Luckily I have my phone and was able to call AAA.

I’m sorry to hear this happened but I really appreciate you posting it. I just came in from checking tire pressure, etc to go for the first mtb ride tomorrow and I always carry my giant friggin Jeep key in the pocket of a small hydration pack. I can see myself 100% doing exactly what you did tomorrow after my ride.

 

[Noeyes]

If the keys are close to the tailgate, probably too far away from the sensor.

At least on my truck it wouldn't work. If me and my fiance are both standing beside the cab the door will unlock for her with the keys in my pocket, but if I'm still alongside the bed it won't.

Had the same thing happen this past winter. Thankfully I have a roll up bed cover and was able to pry up the side and get my arm into the bed to get the keys.

 

[NC_Overland]

I hate it, but I can get into my MX-4 pretty easily.

 

[Mad Mac]

That is one reason why I separated my key
from my key fob.

 

[PBCounty]

Wow....my key fob for my daily driver 2011 Cadillac STS can be inside my CBS block home, behind impact windows, and still open the doors with the car in the driveway - effectively always leaving the car unlocked.

 

[Mad Mac]

Yes, you there in the back of the room.

Well, the other reason to separate
your key from the keyfob
is so you can keylock the center console,
glove box and backseat back,
and keep the key for yourself
while providing the key fob
to a valet or mechanic.

I forgot to lock my center console once
and walked up on three mechanics
standing next to my Gladiator
discussing whether a 9mm
was really big enough.
(They were looking for the socket key
for my locking lug nuts.)

 

[stoneknives]

I had a few blanks made up because I am a idiot and have done this kind of stuff in the past. Hid 1 in the engine compartment.
Also handy to loan extras the passengers on a hunting trip, so they can get in the truck on a cold day.

https://www.mykeysupply.com/product...urity-mechanical-key-bundle-of-10-smart-tech/

 

[Mad Mac]

When I was stationed in Germany
we went touring in England
and I locked myself out of our VW Variant.
Fortunately, I had a spare key
in a magnetic key holder
tucked out of sight.

 

[ecidiego]

too bad Guardian is such a ripoff. They send me 50% off for the year offers all the time and it's still too much.

id rather pay per use. shit I locked myself out.... ok here's 50 bucks.... give me the unlock button for 1 use.

 

[Janster]

When your Guardian sub expires. If you don't pay, you get nothing in the app.

After the 3/36?

 

[Dilly’S Willy]

1) Yea… if you unlock the truck and don’t open the ‘doors’ …it’ll lock itself in a matter of time (I don’t know the exact time).

2) Proximity sensors will only work if you’re right next to the door (or almost). So, I can understand why it won’t work with the keys in the bed.

3) And, I’m pretty sure…. If your keys were anywhere close enough for the proximity sensors - the truck doesn’t lock. I’ve left my keys in the drink trays and tried to lock it using the button on the door, and it won’t lock. Which…makes sense!!

I’m curious, now I gotta go out and try with the key in the bed.

1) IIRC it's about 30/45/60 seconds. Read in my owner's manual back in August.

2) That's why the manual suggests leaving the FOB in your pocket (or "bag" aka purse).

3) I don't have proximity handles (yet) but I've made the doors to lock while the driver door is open using the FOB. Assuming due to "doors off" feature.

It's annoying you can't unlock the rear doors without having the FOB if the front doors are off though.

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

I feel like there has to be a fuse you can cross or something to unlock it, since getting under the hood isn’t an issue. Yeah, it’d set off the alarm, but you’d be able to instantly snag your key and turn it off.

 

[Sandman 4x4]

Proximity is not turned off, but I cannot open the doors

Key in the bed is not close enough, your key must be right at the driver’s door. The easiest way now? You need an active subscription for remote unlock. Or a second key?

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