1 minute ago, alexp999 said:

It should go to sleep even if in range of the car afaik.

I will report back after I have tried it then, mine was registered May 19. I got a feeling it's likely going to be the old fob though.

I know I have sleepy keys, so I'll try to remember to check on mine too.

2 minutes ago, alexp999 said:

I know I have sleepy keys, so I'll try to remember to check on mine too.

Do you have 2 key fobs?

I always wonder if I should switch them up every now and again, wondering if the spare would lose its programmed info if I didn't use it for a long time?

 

Just now, mitch84 said:

Do you have 2 key fobs?

I always wonder if I should switch them up every now and again, wondering if the spare would lose its programmed info if I didn't use it for a long time?

 

Worst case if you don't use a keyless key for a long time is that the keyless part stops working, and you'll have to use the button to unlock the car and wake the key from it's deep sleep.

It won't forget the programming. I've left spare keys indoors unused for a couple years and they still work.

3 hours ago, TimST2 said:

I have an ST keying as my fob isn't ST branded! But then again my Mk7 ST-2 doesn't have keyless entry...

Doesn't need to be keyless if they nick the fob from you...  Narrows down the potential choices in a car park for example.

3 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

Doesn't need to be keyless if they nick the fob from you...  Narrows down the potential choices in a car park for example.

True, but I think you can worry too much about these things. I like a nice key/keyring...

 

1 hour ago, TimST2 said:

True, but I think you can worry too much about these things.

I worry too much about everything tbf!

 

Having badges or keyrings make no difference when all you have to do is walk around the car park pressing the unlock button.

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9 hours ago, alexp999 said:

I don't know any way to tell from the outside.

If you have a VIN, you can check the build date on Etis, or just ask your dealer what the build date and model year is.

I have the VIN but ETIS doesn't show a build date.

28 minutes ago, Sly said:

I have the VIN but ETIS doesn't show a build date.

You might need to register as an IO (independent operator) and login to see it.

16 hours ago, Stoney871 said:

Having badges or keyrings make no difference when all you have to do is walk around the car park pressing the unlock button.

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True, it's just about making it a bit more difficult for the thieves really.  They could spend half an hour walking around a supermarket carpark plipping the fob...and why bother stealing it if it's just a poverty Zetec model?  If an opportunist spots an ST branded fob that's going to draw their attention to it...

4 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

True, it's just about making it a bit more difficult for the thieves really.  They could spend half an hour walking around a supermarket carpark plipping the fob...and why bother stealing it if it's just a poverty Zetec model?  If an opportunist spots an ST branded fob that's going to draw they're attention to it...

If it's keyless, they're unlikely to ever see the fob though, it will be in your pocket/bag. I only take mine out when I get home.

The beauty of keyfree entry is that my key doesn't need to leave my pocket so shouldn't get dropped or pilfered.

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Just now, alexp999 said:

If it's keyless, they're unlikely to ever see the fob though, it will be in your pocket/bag. I only take mine out of my pocket when I get home.

Damn, I didn't edit my grammatical error quick enough, now it'll be quoted in your post for eternity!

 

Darn, Alex beat me to it [emoji57]

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Just now, Stoney871 said:

Darn, Alex beat me to it

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He's certainly on the ball this morning!  

Damn, I didn't edit my grammatical error quick enough, now it'll be quoted in your post for eternity!
 

Doofus

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2 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

Damn, I didn't edit my grammatical error quick enough, now it'll be quoted in your post for eternity!

 

Ah, I didn't notice until you drew attention to it.

Made sure no-one else misses it now 😉

It will be they're forever now [emoji38]

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On 3/8/2020 at 9:23 PM, MarksST said:

You can turn keyless entry off on the mk8 in the menus.

Just checked my 67 plate Titanium and it's not in the Locks menu on mine so will continue with the wallet solution 😉

The option to turn off the keyless entry was added late 2018 iirc.

My June 2018 built Fiesta didn't have the option.

Just now, alexp999 said:

The option to turn off the keyless entry was added late 2018 iirc.

My June 2018 built Fiesta didn't have the option.

So what you're saying Alex, is that I have a limited edition early adopter model ? 

😂

On 3/9/2020 at 12:42 PM, TomsFocus said:

Doesn't need to be keyless if they nick the fob from you...  Narrows down the potential choices in a car park for example.

Doesn’t matter what logo is on it if they nick the fob from you, press the buttons the lights flash, 

@alexp999, as my last post I said I will update when I check my keys.

I checked mine today, placed keys by door on ground, waited 1-2 minutes, tried opening door, locked. Picked up keys door opened.

So that's good to know I have the sleepy keys🙂.

I will try again another time just to be sure.

My fiesta was registered May 19"

52 minutes ago, mitch84 said:

@alexp999, as my last post I said I will update when I check my keys.

I checked mine today, placed keys by door on ground, waited 1-2 minutes, tried opening door, locked. Picked up keys door opened.

So that's good to know I have the sleepy keys🙂.

I will try again another time just to be sure.

My fiesta was registered May 19"

Brilliant that you've got the new type of keyfob Tel 🙂

Ever so slightly jealous lol