Can't Lock Keys Inside Vehicle

[Paul_wvu]

I used to be able to leave my keys in the vehicle and then lock it from the app. After locking the vehicle from the app, I wouldn't be able to unlock by tapping the door handles. I could only unlock from the app. I just noticed this is no longer the case. Anyone else notice this? Am I wrong that you used to be able to do this? I hate carrying keys in my pocket and frequently leave my keys in the vehicle and use the app to lock/unlock.

 

[boaterva]

How could/did you do it before?

There is a dead spot, at least in the X, especially for this. If that’s not what you’re describing, no idea. It’s in the manual, right rear corner I believe.

Obviously if not in a dead spot or a faraway bag, the key (fob) will work. So we need more details.

 

[Paul_wvu]

How could/did you do it before?

There is a dead spot, at least in the X, especially for this. If that’s not what you’re describing, no idea. It’s in the manual, right rear corner I believe.

Obviously if not in a dead spot or a faraway bag, the key (fob) will work. So we need more details.

How could/did you do it before?

There is a dead spot, at least in the X, especially for this. If that’s not what you’re describing, no idea. It’s in the manual, right rear corner I believe.

Obviously if not in a dead spot or a faraway bag, the key (fob) will work. So we need more details.

How could/did you do it before?

There is a dead spot, at least in the X, especially for this. If that’s not what you’re describing, no idea. It’s in the manual, right rear corner I believe.

Obviously if not in a dead spot or a faraway bag, the key (fob) will work. So we need more details.

Before I would just leave the keys in the cup holder and then slide the arm rest over them to cover it. I know it had worked in the past but maybe I was just getting lucky?

 

[scottm]

Maybe try changing the locking security setting where it takes an explicit button press to open handles, instead of allowing proximity (walk up). And try your scenario again.

 

[Paul_wvu]

Maybe try changing the locking security setting where it takes an explicit button press to open handles, instead of allowing proximity (walk up). And try your scenario again.

Tried that, same result.

 

[scottm]

Tried that, same result.

What!? With the explicit button press option setting, you can still walk up and touch the handle and it presents? That's just busted.

 

[Paul_wvu]

What!? With the explicit button press option setting, you can still walk up and touch the handle and it presents? That's just busted.

Yes, if I disable auto present door handles and then lock the vehicle with the keys inside from the app, the doors will still open upon touching the handle.

 

[boaterva]

You must have been shielding the fob somehow. As far as I know the cup holders aren’t supposed to be a dead spot.

 

[Paul_wvu]

Going to do some testing tonight and will see if I can find a dead spot.

 

[animorph]

I'm pretty sure there's a dead spot in the S. I thought that's where I first heard about it.

You can also use an RF shielded pouch or a tin can to isolate the fob. I always travel with one. We stay in a room directly over the Model X in the garage when staying at our son's house. The car was always waking up if the fob wasn't shielded.

 

[MikeBur]

Dead spot is either of the rear quarters in the boot/trunk of S and X

 

[Alysashley79]

I thought you could leave the fob in the frunk and lock the car remotely? That’s what service has always done for me when I need to do an after hours pick up.