I like to swim in the ocean but cannot have the key card or key fob with me. Solution?

[FRE0]

With my previous car I could carry a car key on an elastic band around my neck while swimming in the ocean. With the Tesla I cannot do that and I dare not leave a key card or fob on the shore. Suggestions?

 

[Uncle Paul]

They make little waterproof cases that hold credit cards. Could wear that on an elastic band.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

There are ceramic rings that you can use to unlock your Model 3 or Model Y. They aren't cheap but if you shop around, you can find them for less than $100.

 

[Watts_Up]

With my previous car I could carry a car key on an elastic band around my neck while swimming in the ocean.
With the Tesla I cannot do that and I dare not leave a key card or fob on the shore. Suggestions?

You should get the Faraday Future which use face recognition to unlock the car

 

[augkuo]

It's ok if the card gets wet, the RFID chip is encased in plastic (just like the rings) - punch a hole in the card key and put your elastic band through it. Just be careful where you punch the hole - check out this thread for good locations -

X-Ray of Model 3 Key Card for Hole Punching

 

[FRE0]

There are ceramic rings that you can use to unlock your Model 3 or Model Y. They aren't cheap but if you shop around, you can find them for less than $100.

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Thanks. I shall definitely look into that. I've never worn rings before but I suppose there can be a first time.

 

[Watts_Up]

Is there a "Plan B" in case you lose your card when swimming?

Can you call Tesla Emergency Assistance to open the car remotely, hopefully letting you finding a spare card hidden inside your car?

Note: I was thinking to carry a small 9 V battery to open the frunk in case of emergency
and have a card hidden in a secrete location, but I read that recently
you cannot open the frunk this way unless the 12 V battery is discharged.

 

[gavine]

If you don’t have valuables in the car, set up pin-to-drive and the car can’t be stolen.

 

[Sophias_dad]

Thanks. I shall definitely look into that. I've never worn rings before but I suppose there can be a first time.

Here's one...

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0834BZC7C?tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1

and another...
Tesla model 3 key ring(Custom ceramic ring made by model 3 key card) | eBay

 

[asianxtreme]

Hide the card somewhere? I mean it's useless unless they know where your car is.

Or punch a hole and tie it with a string. Failing that squeeze it between your butt cheeks.

 

[Watts_Up]

Hide the card somewhere? I mean it's useless unless they know where your car is.

Or punch a hole and tie it with a string. Failing that squeeze it between your butt cheeks.

Can I do the same if I have a key fob?

 

[Watts_Up]

Apple Watch Wants To Open Your Car Doors​

 

[MichaelP90DL]

Let's hope a shark doesn't grab and swallow your card. Sharks are a whole lot heavier to carry to your car to get it to unlock.

 

[mongo]

Note: I was thinking to carry a small 9 V battery to open the frunk in case of emergency
and have a card hidden in a secrete location, but I read that recently
you cannot open the frunk this way unless the 12 V battery is discharged.

That was what the original owner's manual said, but it was revised because you can open the frunk when the vehicle's 12V battery is still charged.

 

[MP3Mike]

That was what the original owner's manual said, but it was revised because you can open the frunk when the vehicle's 12V battery is still charged.

The current owners's manual says that again. But I don't know if it is true or not.

 

[mongo]

The current owners's manual says that again. But I don't know if it is true or not.

Ack, you're right, I was looking at the 2018 version.

 

[Wennfred]

Witz See It Safe Small Clear Waterproof ID Badge Holder Sport Case 00411 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P5Y08C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_68-WEb2HV0EK8

 

[Mrcarcrazy]

Nobody gonna recommend a subdermal implant? It’s definitely the most secure.

Tesla Model 3 owner implants RFID key card chip into her arm as ultimate hack to unlock door

 

[Watts_Up]

Nobody gonna recommend a subdermal implant? It’s definitely the most secure.

Tesla Model 3 owner implants RFID key card chip into her arm as ultimate hack to unlock door

I hope you don't plan to get a new car every year !

 

[MP3Mike]

I hope you don't plan to get a new car every year !

Why? One card/implant can be linked to multiple cars.