Mark-UK Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, StephenFord said: I can just imagine how tiresome this would be for you, admittedly, it's an awful hassle twisting that bit of metal to fire the engine into life rather than pressing a button 🤣 It's not the physical issue of twisting or pushing a knob, but the problem with remembering which pocket or bag my keys are in 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimpster Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 This thread is taking a serious wrong turn {euphamisms] pushing things into holes, pockets ....... didnt know about the twisting bit, is that where ive been going wrong all these years ?????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 44 minutes ago, StephenFord said: I can just imagine how tiresome this would be for you, admittedly, it's an awful hassle twisting that bit of metal to fire the engine into life rather than pressing a button 🤣 And having to switch the lights and wipers on manually 😱 F*** that 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, JImpster said: This thread is taking a serious wrong turn {euphamisms] pushing things into holes, pockets ....... didnt know about the twisting bit, is that where ive been going wrong all these years ?????? I asked the wife, she doesn’t know either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanfp Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 On 12/20/2021 at 6:22 PM, south_bound said: Message just came up in my dash, so will be changing the battery when I get around to getting one. How long do I have after the message first comes up? I think my message was on for several weeks before I changed mine. Don't panic. BUT don't forget to change spare fob too, as that will have been transmitting for the same amount of time as the one you've been using, even though it's been put away in your bedside drawer since new! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Bloodaxe Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, alanfp said: BUT don't forget to change spare fob too, as that will have been transmitting for the same amount of time as the one you've been using, even though it's been put away in your bedside drawer since new! Good point. I got the message on the way back from my first MOT - I was using my spare as I always do when leaving my car for service etc, as my main fob has my house keys on it. Changed the battery in the spare and the other one went a few days later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 11 hours ago, StephenFord said: it's an awful hassle twisting that bit of metal to fire the engine into life Well I never knew that they had made the Mk2 Focus with a starting handle 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 7 hours ago, unofix said: Well I never knew that they had made the Mk2 Focus with a starting handle 🤣 The handle is fine, it's the kickback that's the killer! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 8 hours ago, Eric Bloodaxe said: I was using my spare as I always do when leaving my car for service etc, as my main fob has my house keys on it. You need to get one of these, put you car keys on it, and you can separate them out instantly for car servicing and take house keys with you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 9 hours ago, alanfp said: BUT don't forget to change spare fob too, as that will have been transmitting for the same amount of time as the one you've been using, even though it's been put away in your bedside drawer since new! Only if the car is pre-2020. Any newer cars with sleepy fobs only transmit when they're being moved which should make the batteries last longer... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Bloodaxe Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 1 hour ago, StephenFord said: You need to get one of these, put you car keys on it, and you can separate them out instantly for car servicing and take house keys with you... Lol I'm surprised at you Stephen. That costs £1.99 whereas I can slip the spare keys in my pocket for free!😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 44 minutes ago, Eric Bloodaxe said: Lol I'm surprised at you Stephen. That costs £1.99 whereas I can slip the spare keys in my pocket for free!😀 What can I say - it was a gift LOL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Bloodaxe Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, StephenFord said: What can I say - it was a gift LOL Joking apart - it's a very neat idea😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_bound Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 10 hours ago, TomsFocus said: Only if the car is pre-2020. Any newer cars with sleepy fobs only transmit when they're being moved which should make the batteries last longer... I assumed that, but mine is 2019 build. I am using the spare until I get around to getting batteries and no low battery message yet, then I'll do the two together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_bound Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 On 12/21/2021 at 9:57 AM, StephenFord said: My point exactly LOL I have no issue at all having to put my key in the ignition, and twisting. I rented a car last year with 'keyless', I absolutely hated it... I can just imagine you warming your hands at the camp fire in your cave - "that central heating idea is idiotic, what's wrong with chopping down your own trees to create heat, it'll never catch on? as for electricity, forget it⚡" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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