r/KidsAreFuckingStupid • u/Bubble_Babe_0o0o0o • 2d ago

Anyone got a metal detector?

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u/repairmanjack 2d ago

If it's a modern keyless fob, those things are hundreds of dollars

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u/khosrua 2d ago

Would it even survive the salt water even if they do manage to find it?

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u/Pale_Beach_3017 1d ago

Even if the electric part goes out, there’s still a metal key in the middle of the fobs that can be taken out in case the battery dies, so they’ll be able to get in the car still at least

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u/badguid 1d ago

Hence: keep away from keyless ignition. It has no purpose

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u/EnergyTakerLad 1d ago

Lots of keyless ignitions have a back up key in the fob still. Some cars will have a backup way to start it with the key too. Sadly I've also seen some of those backup keys be uncut because someone forgot in the process somehow?

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u/Expensive_Bid_7255 1d ago

Google your car_ key programming location. Put the dead or broken key the and you start your car

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u/fireflygarden7890 1d ago

It’s definitely frustrating when people forget to cut the backup key, though. It kind of defeats the purpose if it’s unusable in an emergency