Spare emergency Fob

[kn5owa]

Question? I had a third fob made for my gen. for emergency use.

My original plan was to remove the battery and put the fob in the trunk - like hidden somewhere.

But it occurs to me that simply wrapping the thing in aluminum foil would work. Has anybody tried this?

The idea, of course, in either instance is to disable the fob from affecting the car in any way.

I would then either carry the metal key separately or put it in a hide-a-key box underneath the car.


The dealers around here want both the car and the two orig. fobs to make a new one. So it looks like to me if you are stuck somewhere 500 miles from home - you're either gonna have to freight your car home or have someone at home overnight express a fob from home.

 

[Midnightsun]

Question? I had a third fob made for my gen. for emergency use.

My original plan was to remove the battery and put the fob in the trunk - like hidden somewhere.

But it occurs to me that simply wrapping the thing in aluminum foil would work. Has anybody tried this?

The idea, of course, in either instance is to disable the fob.

I would then either carry the metal key separately or put it in a hide-a-key box underneath the car.


The dealers around here want both the car and the two orig. fobs to make a new one. So it looks like to me if you are stuck somewhere 500 miles from home - you're either gonna have to freight your car home or have someone at home overnight express a fob from home.

All fobs need to be programmed because to program a new fob you need to reprogram from scratch (new signals programmed to the car and fob) which means the 2 original fobs will no longer work if only a single fob is done and therefor all 3 are needed so they have the same programming.

This is not a Genesis or Hyundai thing. All newer cars work like this.

 

[kn5owa]

The new (third) fob has been programmed.

I want to keep it in the car somewhere as a backup - but disabled - either by removing the battery - or wrapping the box it came in with aluminum foil.

The difficulties in creating a new programmed fob are exactly why I see the need for a spare to have on hand.

 

[JeffSea40]

I think your logic, and your idea, are good. I think I will do this, too.

I also think I prefer the option of removing the battery, and storing it somewhere in the car (center console, glove box, etc.)

 

[DavidA5913]

I believe Hyundai can unlock your car through the BlueLink System making all this unnecessary,

 

[kn5owa]

I believe Hyundai can unlock your car through the BlueLink System making all this unnecessary,

Maybe, but if you're 500 miles from home, you need a working fob to start your car and drive home, not just an unlocked car.

Otherwise you're stuck - it sounds silly - but a little $1.00 key hidden under the back bumper just won't cut it anymore.

Plus, you gotta have a blue link subs. Then contact them, et cetera.

Maybe, I sound a little paranoid, but I bought the Gen. for trips., so it's something to worry about - at least for me.

 

[Mark_888]

I would wrap it in kryptonite.

 

[Alwaysforward]

I wonder if something like this would allow you to keep the battery in the fob.

http://www.idstronghold.com/Cell-Phone-Shielded-Bags.asp

 

[Mark_888]

I wonder if something like this would allow you to keep the battery in the fob.

http://www.idstronghold.com/Cell-Phone-Shielded-Bags.asp

Website says "The special tri-weave material used in the Wireless StrongHold Bag is made of a Nickel, Copper, Silver Plated Nylon plain woven fabric. This fabric is key in preventing unwanted signals from your evidence."

They used to make lead bags for keeping film safe from x-ray machines at airports. Not sure if that would work, but you might be able to find one on ebay. Test it with a cell-phone.

 

[kn5owa]

I wonder if something like this would allow you to keep the battery in the fob.

http://www.idstronghold.com/Cell-Phone-Shielded-Bags.asp

Looks interesting - but a piece of aluminum foil is cheaper and definitely would shield signals.

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[Midnightsun]

Looks interesting - but a piece of aluminum foil is cheaper and definitely would shield signals.

Yep, aluminum foil does the trick. Just tried putting the spare unit wrapped in aluminum foil in the car and I was able to lock the doors with the door handle button so this means the signals are definitely blocked.

I think I will keep an aluminum wrapped fob hidden in the car just for safety sake. I do have 2 fobs and the credit card unit which is the one I use that came stock with the car so no issue there. I can always unlock the doors via the Drone mobile I have installed (same as Hyundai bluelink unlock/lock feature) to access the fob and start my car in case I misplace the keys/fob.

 

[kn5owa]

I would wrap it in kryptonite.

Good idea:

Can I get kryptonite on Ebay?

Does it cost much? --

Hey - It only cost about $450 for a complete new programmed fob from the dealer.

I think I use to pay about a buck for keys -- guess things have gone up.

 

[Gunkk]

Can I get kryptonite on Ebay?

yup.

 

[PMCErnie]

Maybe, but if you're 500 miles from home, you need a working fob to start your car and drive home, not just an unlocked car.

Otherwise you're stuck - it sounds silly - but a little $1.00 key hidden under the back bumper just won't cut it anymore.

Plus, you gotta have a blue link subs. Then contact them, et cetera.

Maybe, I sound a little paranoid, but I bought the Gen. for trips., so it's something to worry about - at least for me.

How are you planning to access the spare key in the trunk without a Bluelink subscription?

I dunno, I don't see the concern. If we go far from home my wife has the extra key in her possession. That makes two keys with us at all times. If I lose my key locally, she can easily bring her spare to me in her car. In any case, $450 saved!

 

[kn5owa]

How are you planning to access the spare key in the trunk without a Bluelink subscription?

I dunno, I don't see the concern. If we go far from home my wife has the extra key in her possession. That makes two keys with us at all times. If I lose my key locally, she can easily bring her spare to me in her car. In any case, $450 saved!

Good points:

I would keep a spare fob (not a key) in the trunk - maybe without even a battery in it.

No bluelink is required to open the trunk - take the metal key out of the fob - put it in a "hide-a-key" box and stick in in a hideaway on the inside of the back bumper - or somewhere. There is a little slot on the right side of the trunk underneath for the metal key - that's a fact.

Trusting your wife for the spare? That's getting a little personal - maybe - maybe not - depending on the wife.

A little update here also: I had my new third fob "programmed" the other day ($120) and I posed the situation where you're a thousand miles from home with no fob. He did say - a new one can be made "from scratch" at much expense and hassle. "From scratch" means you don't need the original fobs to make a new one - but that's all I know.