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Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1520
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No, not referring to those personal self checks gentlemen should be doing, but the signal blocking pouches those with keyless entry might be using to store their keys indoors.
I had the embarrassing situation today when I was demonstrating to my brother in law, how my ‘Defender’ pouch stopped keyless signals standing next to his car with his keys in it. Imagine my shock when his car opened as he touched the handle. Went and got the pouch I keep my spare key in to try it and that was fine. Blocked the signal no problem. So it seems that the pouch I use everyday has worn in some way as the keys go in and out causing it to no longer block the signal.
So I would advise anyone using these pouches to check them regularly to make sure they are still giving you the protection you think you have. I’ve just ordered a new one, can’t remember exactly how long I’ve had the current ones, between 1 and 2 years probably.
Cheers Gary
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9th Apr 2019 1:45 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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think mine has 2 pockets..one protected one not..was you in the right pocket ?
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9th Apr 2019 11:02 pm |
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Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1520
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Yes, mine is the same and I'd just explained that you have to make sure the keys are in the back pocket and then his car opened. Obviously worn so replacing.
Apparently they do wear out, I was reading, so check it every now and then. Gary
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9th Apr 2019 11:32 pm |
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ROY_H
Member Since: 30 Jun 2014
Location: South Hams Devon
Posts: 368
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Good Spot !!
It is a very fine mesh so can see how constantly sliding the keys in and out could wear a small (signal transparent) hole Morris Dancers: Drinkers with A Dance Problem
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12th Apr 2019 12:46 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23360
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My pouch also stopped working. I only found out by accident. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
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12th Apr 2019 2:38 pm |
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knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 716
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I have a small metal box to put my keys in which works great. Kev
MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey
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12th Apr 2019 3:28 pm |
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Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1520
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Yes , I tried a metal box before buying the pouches as had read it worked. I tried it but my car still unlocked. I think it has to have (and continue to have) a perfect 'in contact' all around seal between box and lid. Opening and closing regularly may compromise that. Gary
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12th Apr 2019 5:07 pm |
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knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 716
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You're probably right Gary. Even if I place the metal box in the same hand as opening the door, my door will not unlock. I'm going to check every few months to make sure it's still doing its job, just in case. Kev
MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey
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13th Apr 2019 8:00 am |
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