Can I Drive My Truck With No Key?

[USMCsilver]

Long story short, my truck is one place, my key is in another. (Currently, I'm no where near either.)

I know I can start my truck with my phone, but I can I actually finish the "start" cycle without the keyfob inside the truck? (In my '22 Elandtra, I can place the phone in "the spot" and it acts as a digital key.) I don't have wireless charging in my truck, so if that's needed, it won't work for me.

Thanks for any answers!

 

[KLA]

I did not look to see what he posted that your last post was directed to however, one can only imagine. He will keep trying to push any touchpoints he thinks you have to solicit a response. These types of people thrive online because everything is as you accurately point out from "behind a keyboard" and this empowers them because there is no accountability.

There is no way to avoid people like this except to ignore them because they will always be stalking you, posting snide comments about one of your posts just to get a reaction to achieve some type of "gratification". He has a hole in his soul, and he can never get enough.

Yeah, there are a bunch of tough guys with their keyboards. Because, like you said, there is no accountability. They do it online cause in real life they're a bunch of pussys and they have no respect for themselves or anyone else.

 

[AXE]

Fuck you douchebag. You're a big man behind that keyboard. Come over here and talk like that. See what happens.

You mad bro? It's any easy solution. Just stop getting mad at me when I respond to your stooopid posts.

You started all this cause I said the exact opposite of what you said and posted the exact conditions whereby one can drive and start their vehicle without a key fob and provided the proof. Then you went nuts. Nothing you've posted in this thread has any relevance or merit, cause it hasn't helped anyone in the least.

When your done, I'm done. I was done at post #5 and 19 when I posted the receipts.......but, but, but, Axe is mean.......bullshit, I provided specific help, which is why others have given it the thumbs up.

You'll have a much better weekend if you just lay down your guns. Your leader, Dave has told you what to do, get it done!

 

[AXE]

So to close this out, I did a couple more tests to see what options will work to get you moving if you're separated from your key fob.

I was able to 100% confirm that a spare fob without the battery stored in the cab of the vehicle will work if you place it in the transmitter pocket as shown in the manual (see attached picture) for validation. I used the My Chevy app to pre-start the truck and open the door. Then tried starting with the key fob in hand and on arm rest and it wouldn't start (so its secure, so long as someone doesn't find it). As soon as it was placed in the transmitter pocket it started normally.

So this would give you an option for those that may travel away from home a lot or those out in the boonies camping, off roading, fishing, or hunting. May want to consider leaving the fob inside and attaching the door key to an electrical line or some other secure space under vehicle so you can unlock the door. Of course you could always just bring a spare key fob along, but oftentimes you forget that when you're packing and loading and then it's too late.

Anyway, hope this helps and gets you out of a jamb.

 

[AXE]

As for OnStar support, as we know, that was totally useless. I had found a few older posts on other forums that indicated OnStar could start and engage your vehicle, so I thought I would give it a try. I did not get any meaningful help in 15-20 minutes of phone time.

I was able to dial up OnStar from my vehicle after I started it and unlocked it with the My Chevrolet app. It was tricky, as I still had to activate the infotainment screen by pressing the start/stop button. It would not activate by just pressing the blue OnStar button above the mirror.

I then entered OnStar purgatory. After asking for assistance to an autobot that spoke to me in at least five different languages, I was first connected to an agent in Aisa. She said she could not assist and transferred me to an agent with customer service that I think was working from the projects in Detroit and I could barely understand her, she said she cant do anything to help. So she transferred me to an agent with roadside assistance who answered in Spanish, I asked if she spoke English and she did pretty well. Basically said she cannot engage the vehicle, only start and open doors. I asked to speak to an English speaking supervisor and I was transferred to another representative that sounded like he was from the Congo or Nigeria. He basically said there was no help and I asked for another representative. He put me on hold and came back and said all we can do is send roadside assistance to help. I declined and decided OnStar was no help. I asked if this woukf be an option in the futee and nobody seemed to understand that question and repeated their scripts.

As we all know, generally speaking OnStar is pretty lackluster service with only minor convenience. It is expensive for what it is and after today, I even question what kind of support you would get in terms of roadside assistance or emergency response. It left me with little to no confidence. I've had it for 12+ years, and never used it. I might leave it on my wife's rig, but shit can it on the other two.

To conclude, OnStar is of little to no help. I suppose if you were stuck outside in a snowstorm or extreme heat, at least you can get inside and warm up or cool off, which could save your life.

 

[KLA]

You mad bro? It's any easy solution. Just stop getting mad at me when I respond to your stooopid posts.

You started all this cause I said the exact opposite of what you said and posted the exact conditions whereby one can drive and start their vehicle without a key fob and provided the proof. Then you went nuts. Nothing you've posted in this thread has any relevance or merit, cause it hasn't helped anyone in the least.

When your done, I'm done. I was done at post #5 and 19 when I posted the receipts.......but, but, but, Axe is mean.......bullshit, I provided specific help, which is why others have given it the thumbs up.

You'll have a much better weekend if you just lay down your guns. Your leader, Dave has told you what to do, get it done!

This thread don't mean shit anymore. We're past that. The OPs question was answered. But the fact remains that you're still a douchebag. Am I mad? Nope. Not at all. I think it's funny that you will disrespect people with your keyboard but you don't have the balls to do it in person. Nothing but a pussy. If people don't believe me, they can go back thru your history and see all of the times you have disrespected other people for no reason other than they disagreed with you. But nobody would say anything. Well, I am. And I'm not gonna quit. You want me to quit? Start treating people with respect. Or better yet, be a man and come do something about it. But you won't, cause you aint got the balls. You're just a fuckin pussy with a keyboard. Every single time that I see you disrespect another member, I'm gonna tell you what a douchebag you are. Over and over again til you finally block me. Then I'll start a new account and do it again. I ain't goin away buddy.

 

[AXE]

This thread don't mean shit anymore. We're past that. The OPs question was answered. But the fact remains that you're still a douchebag. Am I mad? Nope. Not at all. I think it's funny that you will disrespect people with your keyboard but you don't have the balls to do it in person. Nothing but a pussy. If people don't believe me, they can go back thru your history and see all of the times you have disrespected other people for no reason other than they disagreed with you. But nobody would say anything. Well, I am. And I'm not gonna quit. You want me to quit? Start treating people with respect. Or better yet, be a man and come do something about it. But you won't, cause you aint got the balls. You're just a fuckin pussy with a keyboard. Every single time that I see you disrespect another member, I'm gonna tell you what a douchebag you are. Over and over again til you finally block me. Then I'll start a new account and do it again. I ain't goin away buddy.

Congratulations my man, you've self-owned your ass again. Try not to be so miserable, it's way more fun! You got anything planned for the weekend that might take your mind off life's heartaches? You got a dog or anybody to hang out with? Hanging out on this forum with people that really couldn't give two shits one way or another doesn't sound like much fun.

Don't lock yourself out of life, it's too short! There's solutions for that too. Have a great weekend!

 

[KLA]

Congratulations my man, you've self-owned your ass again. Try not to be so miserable, it's way more fun! You got anything planned for the weekend that might take your mind off life's heartaches? You got a dog or anybody to hang out with? Hanging out on this forum with people that really couldn't give two shits one way or another doesn't sound like much fun.

Don't lock yourself out of life, it's too short! There's solutions for that too. Have a great weekend!

Might wanna take your own advice. Seems to me that you post more than anybody. Looks like you're the one who has no life and lives behind the keyboard.

 

[AXE]

Might wanna take your own advice. Seems to me that you post more than anybody. Looks like you're the one who has no life and lives behind the keyboard.

So far today, I've resolved a couple key fob concerns, dumped some cash into some stocks and funds, finalized negotiatios for a contact for 2M barrels of fresh water for an upcoming frack, talked with my accountant to finish up my personal taxes, talked to a couple friends, talked to one of my boys, and I've petted my dog several times and cleaned up a broken glass she knocked off the counter.

Hell it's still early here and the day is young. I'm about to tune in the Diamondbacks baseball game and call my other boy and see how his work week went. If I get lucky, I'll have that contact to sign by EOD and I can shift gears onto some construction planning next week. Oh and I've been nursing a cold and cough all week, so it was kind of slow. Will grab another gear next week so I get a few more things done.

Get you some of this life, you're still all wrapped up in this informative useless thread and frankly it's getting more than a little boring now. But I'm here for you!

 

[KLA]

So far today, I've resolved a couple key fob concerns, dumped some cash into some stocks and funds, finalized negotiatios for a contact for 2M barrels of fresh water for an upcoming frack, talked with my accountant to finish up my personal taxes, talked to a couple friends, talked to one of my boys, and I've petted my dog several times and cleaned up a broken glass she knocked off the counter.

Hell it's still early here and the day is young. I'm about to tune in the Diamondbacks baseball game and call my other boy and see how his work week went. If I get lucky, I'll have that contact to sign by EOD and I can shift gears onto some construction planning next week. Oh and I've been nursing a cold and cough all week, so it was kind of slow. Will grab another gear next week so I get a few more things done.

Get you some of this life, you're still all wrapped up in this informative useless thread and frankly it's getting more than a little boring now. But I'm here for you!

Yeah, and I'm sure you made up every bit of that. I'll bet you don't even have a ZR2. You probably drive a Honda Ridgeline.

 

[AXE]

Yeah, and I'm sure you made up every bit of that. I'll bet you don't even have a ZR2. You probably drive a Honda Ridgeline.

Probably not tho! But I did place an order for a new Scout and looking forward that name plate making an appearance!

 

[KLA]

Probably not tho! But I did place an order for a new Scout and looking forward that name plate making an appearance!

Wow! Your neighbor has some nice vehicles. I like them. You must be real jealous. Just keep working hard, son, and maybe some day you can own one too.

 

[AXE]

Wow! Your neighbor has some nice vehicles. I like them. You must be real jealous. Just keep working hard, son, and maybe some day you can own one too.

...........YAWN........

 

[KLA]

...........YAWN........

DB

 

[Ezmny4]

Damn, I'm a little late to the party but ironically enough this happened to me just this week. Stopped the truck to pull the trash cans out, took dog back in the house and proceeded to empty my pockets. Went back out and moved the truck back to it's spot with no issues other than "key undectected warning". Turned the truck off and just happened to read "one start left" or however it went. It's rare I even read the dash when getting out but it was nice I was in the driveway and not 60 miles down the road. As for OnStar, they are absolutely worthless. Had a billing question, called after hours so had to call back. Called back and the lady repeated to me what I was asking instead of giving me an answer. This looped for several minutes then she transferred me. I'm like Axe, probably keep it on my daughter's Trax but have doubts of it's usefulness for mine.

 

[JJHAWKS]

Man is it gonna be hard to resell these pigs with all the bad carfax data, news articles, YouTube videos, forum posts, Reddit posts, etc. Why would anyone pony up for one of these rigs.

Maybe they'll have a government sponsored "Cash for Clunkers" program so we can at least get $5k for them.

Well mine now has a brand new motor at 36k miles, dealer installed. I’m at 41k now