Thread: Spare key.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Finally I have spare, working keys for my car. I have a key with dud electrics and a fully functioning one.
My thoughts are to secrete the non electrical one somewhere external. Any suggestions on where, please?

Most of the magnetic boxes I have come across aren't big enough for a D2 key. Do you have SLS, Ian? If yes, behind the compressor, in a plastic bag with a cable tie? Or simply on the shelf if you don't?

Thanks John, I was thinking along the lines of a zip close sandwich bag. I'll investigate the compressor shelf. I was considering the steering guard.

A key with dud electrics will not start the car.

Originally Posted by Bohica

A key with dud electrics will not start the car.

No, but it will unlock the door, allowing me to retrieve a fully functioning spare from a weatherproof spot within the car, albeit with the alarm blaring.

If you already thought to the SLS compressor or steering guard then it's easyer and less messy to undo 6 screws and hook the spare to the air filter behind the LH side tail lamp.

Originally Posted by sierrafery

If you already thought to the SLS compressor or steering guard then it's easyer and less messy to undo 6 screws and hook the spare to the air filter behind the LH side tail lamp.

But my tools will be locked in the car.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

But my tools will be locked in the car.

You hide the right screwdriver for the job, under the car...

In the old days it was packing tape hidden in the roof bars, or a piece curled up hidden underneath somewhere.

Sent you a P.M.