How to keep from getting locked out of my Accord

I've got a new 2005 Honda Accord and would like to know the best way
to prevent getting locked out. The car has keys with the immobilizer
system feature.

Scenario #1 would be, you're 2000 miles from home, the key is on the
floor of the vehicle (or in the trunk) and you are locked out.

Scenario #2 would be, somebody stole your bag at the beach and your
key was in it.

Back in the old days, I would just carry a spare key in my wallet, but
the programmed keys for the Accord are too fat for that. BUT -- could
I get a spare key made that is flat and compact for my wallet that
would get me back in the vehicle? Then if I had stashed a spare
programmed key somewhere inside the car, I would be saved.

Any comments on what would work and on possible strategies without
compromising security?

Grommet

 

The best bet I know is to hide a spare in the trunk and keep a spare "dumb"
key for the trunk the way you always did for the car. I don't know if the
trunk is alarmed, but it at least gives you a way to get from the outside to
driving your car.

Mike

 

The spare key would still get you into your car-to be able to use the key
with the security feature that's on the floor,or wherever.

Chances are,they could use your remote(if you have one) to FIND your
car,and then drive off with it,and also have your home address(from the
registration) and keys to get into your house.

 

If your at the beach then you should have one of those waterproof "wallets"
that can hold a key, money, credit cards etc so that it is always with you.
It either wraps around your neck or your waist with a secure latching
system.

You can get a valet hide a key on your car. ..you can get an alarm module
that responds to knocks on the window. For example you could program it to
unlock the car with 3 taps on the glass, two taps etc....it is more secure
than it sounds and it records your pattern and interval between taps so that
it is not easily thwarted.

 

The safest way is to "bite the bullet" and keep a spare key WITH you. I use
the programmed key, separately on a plastic key fob, to run the car. The
gray spare is on a keyring with my other keys. That gray spare does start
the engine.

You asked if there is a flat key available. There probably is. I had one
made for a Ford Expedition. I recall that all the flat key was good for was
to open the doors, which is really what you want (unless that key won't gain
you access to the inside lock to the trunk). For the cost of a flat key (go
to a locksmith place) it's worth a try.

Stay conscious: Put the programmed key back in your pocket, not on the
floor, the seat, or inside the trunk!! ;-)

 

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Just get a non-immobilizer key cut at the hardware store, cut the
plastic 'grip' off it, grind it even smaller, if need be, and carry it
in your wallet. I've been doing that for my Dog Caravan for years.

'Curly'

 

Have a second key hidden on the outside of the car, one that's cut from
a non-immobilizer blank. That one will get you into the car, but won't
start it.

See above. In addition, have a full immobilizer key hidden inside your
car somewhere.

See? You're right on the money.

This was discussed years ago at www.odyclub.com, and everyone came up
with the same idea.

 

The only problem with hiding a Programmed Key in the vehicle is that thieves
will break in and find it.
I had a car stolen with the key I had hidden inside just in case I lost my
original.
Sometimes they just fluke out.
What we need to do is find a more convenient way to carry a second bulky
original key.

 

Or, have the key made less bulky.

Brian

 

VERY unlikely;thieves break in for stuff they can take quickly.

Where did you hide it? Over the sun visor?
Obviously it was somewhere easy to find.

 

Well of course I'm not as smart as you....I had it hidden in the ignition !

 

On many of these cars you can start the car with a regular key, if you know
the magic code and how to enter it. I don't know if the dealer will give
out this "tap" code or not, but it's worth a try.