Lost key today

[mrod1975]

So, we took delivery of a CPO Model S 85 on Monday and have already lost one of the keys. I called Service and they sent a mobile technician the same day (today) with a new key. He arrived at my house and programmed it within a 20-minute time frame. All for about $140.

I gotta say, this was an exceptional experience.

 

[Chaserr]

It's pretty easy to lose the key since they don't fit on a keychain. Did they give you a rubber keychain fob adapter thing? If not, you can ask the next time you're at a service center, they're free.

 

[JHWJR]

Did they give you a rubber keychain fob adapter thing? If not, you can ask the next time you're at a service center, they're free.

That's GREAT because I need one!

 

[croman]

The abstract ocean ones cover the entire fob and come in the same colors Tesla offers. I like mine better than the free one (which is free though).

 

[Akikiki]

Highly recommend you go to abstractocean.com and get a fob holder. Then go to Amazon and get a "tile" for your holder/fob. A lot less than the cost of another fob.

 

[boaterva]

The new AO ones are much better, in my opinion, and they have day-glo colors for those that get keys buried in the bottom of handbags and the like!

I had a loaner, where I used the naked fob, and having it in the AO fob holder is a lot better. (Not a fan of Tiles, or other bluetooth locators, they last a year, and you have to purchase them all over again. Gave up on them after trying them out when they first came on the market.)

 

[mrod1975]

Thanks for the advice, Chaserr. I swung by the Tesla Service Center today and picked up my free fob this morning!

 

[ahkahn]

Highly recommend you go to abstractocean.com and get a fob holder. Then go to Amazon and get a "tile" for your holder/fob. A lot less than the cost of another fob.

I had received a set of Tiles for my birthday one year from my wife. Loved them! Came up on a year, and received a friendly email telling me to throw them out and buy all new ones. I don't like rebuying products I already own because they expire. No more Tiles for me.

 

[boaterva]

It's pretty easy to lose the key since they don't fit on a keychain. Did they give you a rubber keychain fob adapter thing? If not, you can ask the next time you're at a service center, they're free.

The fobs that came with my X came in a box with the tool for removing the battery cover (not sure that’s really needed) and two lanyards if you don’t use fob covers like AO’s. So new cars should have a way to attach the fobs to a keychain or make the fob the keychain.

 

[Don85D]

I have the older leather FOB holder and it does come with a key ring but I don't use it for my daily use keys as the FOB only needs to be in my pocket. To the ring I attached a tag with my cell number. If I lose the FOB it's most likely an issue while we are travelling so the finder can reach me easily by cell phone to return it. If I have lost it at home, it will show up eventually.

We did purchase a third FOB so that we can provide it when family need to take our Tesla for the weekend. It's a rare occurrence but the extra FOB does provide additional back up for a lost FOB.