Almost locked out! Key fob

[UrbanSplash]

Hi

Any idea what happened today?! So I went to click n collect the shopping. Key fob in the car throughout. Stopped. P twice. Opened boot from screen. Got out and opened the boot fully. Stood waiting for the guy to bring the shopping, went round to open the driver door but it was locked. Phone and key fob still in the car, boot still open.

fortunately the driver window was open just enough to reach in and open the door from the inside or I would of been knackered.

I wouldn’t expect the car to lock itself while the key fob is still inside....

M3 LR

 

[Jason71]

I assume you have it on auto lock? If so my guess would be it lost the BT connection to the phone for some reason. It detected you getting out of the car which it can do based on the door and seat sensors so it locked the car?
Clearly a glitch though especially since the boot was open.
Moral: always carry a key card people!

 

[pgkevet]

Possibility both items were placed somewhere that tended to shield them plus a weakened battery in the fob?
I sometimes get a 'Key fob not detected' msg in my S when it's in my pocket shielded by coins or pocket knife. £2 for Ten cheapo ebay batteries only last 6-9mths in the fob.

 

[UrbanSplash]

Although the phone was in the car, I’ve not got the app set up to unlock as I use the key fob. Fresh batteries in the fob as it’s only been used for a week. Fob was in the cup holder.

Imagine if you had a baby in the car and it locks with the fob inside. Regardless is set to auto lock, I would imagine it shouldn’t lock with a key fob inside.

 

[Jason71]

Although the phone was in the car, I’ve not got the app set up to unlock as I use the key fob. Fresh batteries in the fob as it’s only been used for a week. Fob was in the cup holder.

Imagine if you had a baby in the car and it locks with the fob inside. Regardless is set to auto lock, I would imagine it shouldn’t lock with a key fob inside.

to be fair to Tesla. I have been locked out of an ICE car due to leaving the keys inside the car and the doors auto locking after I got out. Never get out and leave your keys in the car is pretty universal advice. At least with Tesla I would have a key card in my wallet to get me back in.

 

[Jez_GB]

At least with Tesla I would have a key card in my wallet to get me back in.

Yeah me too..... but I’m a numpty and generally leave my wallet in the centre console

 

[Jason71]

On the other hand I drove my wifes ICE car the other day. half an hour after I got home one of the kids said. why are the lights on on Mums car. Answer: because I got home got out and walked in the house leaving the car unlocked and the keys in the ignition. Its amazing how quickly you get used to something!

 

[Thunderbird1]

Give someone else the KEY on their mobile phone so they can always unlock the car remotely by you just ringing them.

 

[Jason71]

Give someone else the KEY on their mobile phone so they can always unlock the car remotely by you just ringing them.

assuming you can remember their number with your phone locked in the car

 

[Watts_Up]

Can you call the Tesla Emergency Road Assistance to open remotely your car?

 

[Twiglett]

Although the phone was in the car, I’ve not got the app set up to unlock as I use the key fob. Fresh batteries in the fob as it’s only been used for a week. Fob was in the cup holder.

Imagine if you had a baby in the car and it locks with the fob inside. Regardless is set to auto lock, I would imagine it shouldn’t lock with a key fob inside.

do yourself a favor and setup your phone as a key.
But really, next time don't leave your keys in the car when you get out (like with any other car)

 

[markharro]

always carry a key card people!

What is this "key card" - I only have the 2 car shaped keys!?

 

[Jez_GB]

What is this "key card" - I only have the 2 car shaped keys!?

I assume you don’t have a model 3? They don’t come with a traditional key fob, you get two credit card things instead....

 

[yerEVan]

On the other hand I drove my wifes ICE car the other day. half an hour after I got home one of the kids said. why are the lights on on Mums car. Answer: because I got home got out and walked in the house leaving the car unlocked and the keys in the ignition. Its amazing how quickly you get used to something!

Time to get another Tesla then.

 

[markharro]

Ah ok I understand - we have a MS

 

[MrBadger]

Give someone else the KEY on their mobile phone so they can always unlock the car remotely by you just ringing them.

By using a mobile phone also locked inside the car?

 

[Thunderbird1]

There is still ONE red public phone box in the local village we go through sometimes !
(2p and kerching yes they were the good old days.)

 

[Joelly]

Give someone else the KEY on their mobile phone so they can always unlock the car remotely by you just ringing them.

This!!!! Everyone please, find a trusted person and do this as a back up.

By using a mobile phone also locked inside the car?

Ask to borrow someones phone. It might not eliminate the risk, but it certainly reduces it and provides a solution more often than not.

 

[Jason71]

This!!!! Everyone please, find a trusted person and do this as a back up.


Ask to borrow someones phone. It might not eliminate the risk, but it certainly reduces it and provides a solution more often than not.

if you can borrow someones phone do you need to phone anyone? if you know your password could you download the app log it in and unlock the car that way? (Not forgetting to log it out afterwards of course!)

 

[Thunderbird1]

Risky on a total strangers phone who you happen to pounce on in the street though!