The mechanical keyblade inside the fob will not start the vehicle. It is designed to only lock/unlock the driver's door and glove box.where does it go inside the explorer to start it in case fob dies??
Yes the 2011 has the same procedure. It is on page 268 of the Owner's Guide, 4th printing.The alternative way of starting the vehicle out llned in the 2014 owner manual has me wondering if my 2011 has that option. I found nothing in my owners manual. It would be great if I could start it with just the hidden key.
The mechanical keyblade inside the fob will not start the vehicle. It is designed to only lock/unlock the driver's door and glove box.
If the battery in the fob is very weak, there is an alternate way to try and start the Explorer. It is outlined on page 191 of the 2014 Owner's Guide.
Peter
Being that I never have need for those locks it wasn't something that came to mind. I think the one time I played around with them I used a dime. I think I'll put my Owner's Guide back in the glove box. It has been sitting here beside the computer for almost 3 years but now I use the downloaded PDF guide. It is much easier to find things that way. Thanks.Peter, the hidden key also works to turn on/off the rear door child safety locks too. It's in the manual. Sheesh, I wish people would read their manuals
I found the little slot in center counsel where the key fob can be placed according to owners manual. Does anyone know if the key fob is at that location, what is being sensed. A chip in the spare key? something in the on the printed circuit board. I mean if the battery is dead in key fob or very low, whats make the car start-able?
Here are a couple of pictures. You'll see they are just like the picture on page 191 of your Owner's Guide.great question???
can u post pic on location you found?
I guessing that there is something there that is able to recognize the code in the fob and works much like the engine immobilizer when you press the start button with the key near by.I found the little slot in center counsel where the key fob can be placed according to owners manual. Does anyone know if the key fob is at that location, what is being sensed. A chip in the spare key? something in the on the printed circuit board. I mean if the battery is dead in key fob or very low, whats make the car start-able?
I believe that RFID is also used by some stores in the tags attached to items to help prevent shoplifting.thanks to all for the good answers. I looked up RFID and now I'm a little smarter. pretty cool.
The back up method of starting refers to the IA key only. I don't know for sure if you can start a regular keyed Explorer if the battery was dead. It would be easy enough to find out though. Just remove that keyhead battery and try and start the vehicle. That should give you your answer and if you should have a spare battery around.Newbie question. I have the regular, "old" type of key you actually put in the ignition key hole to turn and start that also has the plastic fob attached that unlocks, sets alarm, etc.
If the battery dies, will it still start the car? I have an actual "old" style key for my Saab just like my Ford key, but if they battery dies in the fob it won't start the Saab because it still uses a radio frequency for security purposes (I assume for valets making a clay impression of your key, finding your address in the glove compartment, and later stealing your car).
So, with the standard, "old" actual key, does the 2011 start if the battery in the fob is dead? I'd actually prefer it worked with the dead battery as I see chances of theft as very low from copying the key.