Vehicle locking

[J Alynn]

So I wrapped up judging an archery tournament and had a first.
It rained all day so I threw a bunch of things in the trunk, closed and went for more. When I returned my trunk was open-odd!!!
Closed it and it popped open. After several rounds of this I realized my key fob was in the trunk in my rain jacket.
I know most cars won’t lock if you leave your fob inside but having never thrown keys in a trunk I guess I didn’t know trunk would pop open.
Is the trunk thing typical in all new cars? Has anyone else experienced this? Do SUVs with hatches refuse to close if keys are in? I loved the feature so I hope it’s typical.
Guess my other question is if we luck out with a tailgate and hatch will the locking technology work for that too? Which portion reopens, etc?
I certainly would like that but wondering about other’s experiences?

 

[Bodie]

I’m sure this won’t happen but I would like to be able to lock the fob in a secure console or glovebox and lock the doors with a normal, non-electronic key. When I go to the beach or lake, I hate having to worry about getting the fob wet with a modern car. I hate going in the water hoping I don’t lose the fob or the waterproof pouch leaks and ruins it - either of which will strand me. The alternative being to hide it in my shoe where no one will ever look.

 

[J Alynn]

I’m sure this won’t happen but I would like to be able to lock the fob in a secure console or glovebox and lock the doors with a normal, non-electronic key. When I go to the beach or lake, I hate having to worry about getting the fob wet with a modern car. I hate going in the water hoping I don’t lose the fob or the waterproof pouch leaks and ruins it - either of which will strand me. The alternative being to hide it in my shoe where no one will ever look.

I know they make the activity wristbands which would be great for a need like you mentioned but I wouldn’t want that as my daily means. Cell phone app is nice to for daily but again defeats purposes if you are doing heavy water based activities. I agree with your wants as that is my struggle too

 

[JohnnyScout]

Never had a trunk open but when we stop somewhere with wife's bimmer and she wants to lock her purse in trunk I make sure she removes the keys as I would assume the vehicle would unlock for anyone as long as keys are onboard

However just driving a rental Volvo and it would not start until I pulled keys out of my pocket and put them in center console which I thought was strange since it unlocked no problem.

My Bronco keys always are in my pocket and that's a whole 6G thread about people without pockets I suppose.

Our BMW does come with a credit card key which can be used instead of a fob. Maybe that is a possible Scout feature- completely keyless if we choose

 

[J Alynn]

Never had a trunk open but when we stop somewhere with wife's bimmer and she wants to lock her purse in trunk I make sure she removes the keys as I would assume the vehicle would unlock for anyone as long as keys are onboard

However just driving a rental Volvo and it would not start until I pulled keys out of my pocket and put them in center console which I thought was strange since it unlocked no problem.

My Bronco keys always are in my pocket and that's a whole 6G thread about people without pockets I suppose.

Our BMW does come with a credit card key which can be used instead of a fob. Maybe that is a possible Scout feature- completely keyless if we choose

You should lock your wife in the trunk with the key and then close it to see if it stay shut or re-opens. If it doesn’t she can pop the back open using the fob ?

 

[JohnnyScout]

You should lock your wife in the trunk with the key and then close it to see if it stay shut or re-opens. If it doesn’t she can pop the back open using the fob ?

I can't run that fast