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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Sep 5, 2010 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse Have you ever unintentionally locked the key inside a vehicle? If more than one applies, pick the one that caused the most trouble: Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running) Yes, left it in the ignition (with engine running) Yes, left it in the trunk Yes, left it elsewhere in the vehicle Yes, but I forget the circumstances I don’t think so / don’t remember No Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Have you ever unintentionally locked the key inside a vehicle? If more than one applies, pick the one that caused the most trouble:
Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running)
Yes, left it in the ignition (with engine running)
Yes, left it in the trunk
Yes, left it elsewhere in the vehicle
Yes, but I forget the circumstances
I don’t think so / don’t remember
No
Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,764 Points:1,812,735 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2010 7:39:14 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Yes.
Load Champion Author Wyoming Posts:15,801 Points:2,958,355 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2010 6:28:06 AM Ignore Load Report Abuse knock on wood
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,041 Points:1,756,775 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2010 3:51:16 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Not yet. ;)
scorpio2duo Rookie Author St. Louis Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2010 12:15:41 AM Ignore scorpio2duo Report Abuse yes, once by mistake
WedgeOne Veteran Author Ontario Posts:354 Points:170,925 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 10:32:52 PM Ignore WedgeOne Report Abuse I have not been able to lock my keys in my car... yet. If my keys are dangling from the ignition (engine off), the doors will not "lock". I experimented with leaving the keys in the ignition, locking the doors (windows down) and then tried using the spare fob. The fob didn't work which was interesting... But no, I have yet to "lock" my keys in the car. BTW, I tried using the cell phone to unlock the car remotely trick. Sadly it doesn't work :P, there's this trick where you use a modified tennis ball to pop the latch. Great trick but where would you carry that? :)
gasman60 Rookie Author Nebraska Posts:23 Points:45,700 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 10:26:44 PM Ignore gasman60 Report Abuse Yes. Engine Running. Cost me $56 for locksmith to open the door.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,448 Points:1,168,735 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 10:00:20 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse posted the one below by mistake. i have locked my keys in the ignition cost me $40.00 to get them i waas 236 mile away from home.when started for home about a 100 mile i was going to stop and kick my butt. i remembered i had a key in my gas door.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,448 Points:1,168,735 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 9:55:20 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse new dealer ship
RxHugh Champion Author Greensboro Posts:7,617 Points:1,576,885 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 9:41:01 PM Ignore RxHugh Report Abuse No
ranger400 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:5 Points:21,150 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 9:09:54 PM Ignore ranger400 Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (with engine running). Started engine to warm it up, (temperature below 0 F), and got out to scrape ice off windshield. A weak spring on the door lock allowed the plunger to drop when the door closed. Called wife and she arrived 45 minutes later with her set of keys. I now carry a second key in my wallet. (Divorced wife! Much cheaper!)
LITEBULBLADY Sophomore Author Oklahoma City Posts:137 Points:193,770 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 8:59:21 PM Ignore LITEBULBLADY Report Abuse Was busy setting up for a meeting, getting stuff out of my car and needing to keep it locked while I went inside the building. Pulled the key out of the ignition just enough to keep it from dinging. Turned to get one more things before closing the door. Dug the EXTRA set of keys out of my purse to put in my pocket so I didn't have to take my purse with me. (I was getting stuff out from the passenger side of a two door car.) I put the keys down on the passenger seat in order to pick-up something. Had both hands and arms full, pushed the button and as I was closing the door I realized I did not have the keys in my hand. Took the stuff inside the building. This was 1976, so everyone did not have a mobile phone, we did not even have portable phones in our houses. The building did not have a phone, so I had to find a neighbor home. When I called the car dealer he asked if it would be possible for me to go home and get my extra set of keys. When I said they were in the locked car, he couldn't believe that was possible. I assured him that I could see both sets of keys through the window. Of course he had a good laugh, didn't really believe me. Looked up the information in my file, made a new key and drove the couple of miles up the hill to let me in my car. When he got there he wanted to make sure that I could see both sets of keys. So I had him come around to the passenger side of the car and look in the window. He couldn't believe what he saw -- one set of keys in the ignition and one laying on the bucket seat. Needless to say I got a lot of ribbing, for a couple of years about locking both sets of keys in the car. I'm really glad that I use the fob to lock my car now, as this was not the last time I could look through the window and see both sets of keys inside a locked car. Luckily it was a time when the police would unlock a car, in most areas of Oklahoma. I didn't have to call a locksmith but a couple of times. But I'm sure I couldn't count on my fingers the number of times I locked both sets of keys in the car. And that would just be the mid-70's to the late 80's. In the late 80's I started putting an extra set in my demo kit that I always took in with me to see my customers. Today we can call a number on our mobile phone and a satalite will open the door. Things have changed.
djmOH Rookie Author Columbus Posts:1 Points:370 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 8:51:20 PM Ignore djmOH Report Abuse Locked 2 sets;went to play tackle football and put first set under seat so I wouldn't loose them,then threw wallet under seat also which had spare door key in it. As soon as the door closed I realized what I had done. Never happened again.
24541 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,109 Points:1,793,715 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 8:40:58 PM Ignore 24541 Report Abuse Accidentally in older cars. My current cars will not power lock if the key is in ignition switch.
cputrdoc Veteran Author San Jose Posts:259 Points:641,535 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 7:57:28 PM Ignore cputrdoc Report Abuse Grabbed my keys, reached over to the passenger seat to figure out what I needed to bring inside with me, put the keys down on the seat for a second, rummaged around, got my stuff together, and then locked my manual door lock on the way out. Keys still in the passenger seat. I haven't done that since I got a car with a key fob. If I don't lock it from the outside with my key fob in-hand, it just doesn't get locked. Since then, only once have I left my keys in the car with the doors unlocked. I love my mom's Volvo - won't let you lock the doors if it detects the keys are still somewhere inside (RFID).
BooHooMI Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,556 Points:344,610 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 7:53:24 PM Ignore BooHooMI Report Abuse yes being in a hurry i locked the keys in the ignition not running.
FocusGuy Champion Author Seattle Posts:7,067 Points:1,414,705 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 5:41:56 PM Ignore FocusGuy Report Abuse I can't beleive that only 16% of us are no-never
rayk Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,106 Points:1,245,080 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 4:37:06 PM Ignore rayk Report Abuse left it in the ignition (engine not running)
eupgas Veteran Author Michigan Posts:372 Points:681,250 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 4:26:39 PM Ignore eupgas Report Abuse Reached across the passenger seat to lock the door and dropped keys in passenger foot well while I was doing it. Was company car and in my own driveway. Needless to say was much more careful after that.
Pspeed Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,162 Points:933,095 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 4:21:17 PM Ignore Pspeed Report Abuse Yep.
mcpspam Rookie Author Buffalo Posts:1 Points:47,145 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 3:18:15 PM Ignore mcpspam Report Abuse Yes,left the keys in the ignition, car not running. The major problem was that I was filling up at the gas station. I had to call home and have my spouse bring an extra key. Needless to say, I am much more careful now!
Onager52 Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:18,550 Points:2,454,630 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 3:04:25 PM Ignore Onager52 Report Abuse I've got probably one of the most hilarious (tho it certainly wasn't funny at the time) situations of locking my keys in the car with the engine running: It happened on June 27th, 1973. Only a die-hard Texas Ranger fan would know the significance of the date; it was David Clyde's major league debut. Clyde was a Texas high schooler who was rushed way to early to the bigs. The Rangers averaged about 6,000 fans per home game that year, but they had their first sellout in team history that night. With the unexpected traffic we were running late and the game had already started when we parked. Another friend in a separate vehicle said to just pull the coil wire off (this was a brand new Grand Prix before fuel injection) and we'd worry about getting in the car after the game. I popped the hood and one of my friends jerked something under the hood and the car died. We scurried into the game in time to see Clyde strike out the side after walking Jerry Terrell and Rod Carew in the first inning. The Rangers went on to win 4-3 with Clyde getting the win, and after a few beers I wasn't too worried about the car. After the game we went back to the car. We got the door open with a coat hanger and I thought we were home free until I opened the hood and realized that my idiot friend had no idea what a coil wire was. Instead, he had disconnected ALL EIGHT spark plug wires!! It was pitch dark and it took me until after two in the morning to finally get the wires on in the proper sequence. It's a night I'll never forget!
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,860,455 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 2:40:17 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse yes, about twenty years ago.
MommaT2010 Rookie Author Texas Posts:1 Points:3,995 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 1:37:24 PM Ignore MommaT2010 Report Abuse No as my car has an alarm system that sounds if I should try leaving the key in the ignition.
Manicmechanic Sophomore Author Tulsa Posts:226 Points:925,170 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 1:07:09 PM Ignore Manicmechanic Report Abuse I was on my way to pick up the wife @ the airport in her '02 Trans Am when I stopped to wash and dry it off. As I was drying it off I somehow (with the engine running) locked myself out. I was in an area where no one was around (shops closed) and was fortunate to find something to pick the lock open. Now that I recall, I had left the car running with the thought that the alarm remote would allow me to get in, but it doesn't work if the car is running.
LotharTX Rookie Author Houston Posts:13 Points:141,510 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 12:17:17 PM Ignore LotharTX Report Abuse left it in the ignition (engine not running) - Yes left it in the ignition (with engine running) - Yes left it in the trunk - No left it elsewhere in the vehicle - Yes
POdByHighGas Veteran Author Ontario Posts:399 Points:643,145 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 11:29:18 AM Ignore POdByHighGas Report Abuse Done it a couple of times by leaving it in the ignition (car off). Went out amd had another key made and keep it in my wallet.
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 11:23:05 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse yes
Winoscientist Champion Author Maryland Posts:7,936 Points:1,378,160 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 10:45:26 AM Ignore Winoscientist Report Abuse Yes I have but it doesn't matter because I just use the electronic door opener.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,099 Points:2,552,955 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 10:40:50 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse No, never
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,561 Points:2,719,725 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 10:27:13 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (with engine running). One time in 1990, now I carry 2 keys just in case.
Egor Champion Author Regina Posts:2,287 Points:778,375 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 10:21:32 AM Ignore Egor Report Abuse All cases were quite a while ago with older vehicles. Back when car did not warn you that the keys were there. My new van you can't even lock if the keys are in it (even on the seat). My brother once locked his keys in the car outside a 7/11. The car was running and it was even still in gear. Good thing for concrete parking lot slabs.
Greeneyz Rookie Author Ontario Posts:1 Points:11,820 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 9:58:40 AM Ignore Greeneyz Report Abuse Yes, I left the keys in the ignition with it running :( and once they were on the passenger seat.
Retha09 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:15 Points:119,915 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 9:53:49 AM Ignore Retha09 Report Abuse Humh, oh boi, have I. Too many times! I keep several(@ least 1 other) sets in my purse for this very reason. Although, if you lock your purse in the trunk to play @ a park, it kind of defeats the purpose.....lol. At least THAT, was only once. Thank goodness for Onstar!
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,906 Points:2,368,635 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 9:47:14 AM Ignore chui Report Abuse yes, at a filling station ( will it was my wife.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,424 Points:1,813,210 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 9:20:58 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Develope a checklist when disembarking the vehicle!
yeehaw1073 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,366 Points:1,851,400 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 9:03:26 AM Ignore yeehaw1073 Report Abuse Ironic that this is the poll this week. As I voted I thought, "I haven't locked my keys in the car for a while..." So what do I do yesterday? You guessed it!
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,723 Points:2,473,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 7:52:18 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running).
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,712 Points:2,382,970 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 6:27:14 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse yes
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,764 Points:1,812,735 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 5:21:21 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Yes.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,637 Points:2,204,430 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 3:34:58 AM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (with engine running
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,906 Points:2,368,635 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 10:57:43 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse yes, once........
ToriB All-Star Author Washington Posts:973 Points:146,030 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 7:59:59 PM Ignore ToriB Report Abuse Left keys in my little truck w/engine off. Walked home, 2 mi, & got my spare key.
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,799 Points:848,800 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 7:41:56 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse I've done it before and it will probably happen again.
Krisket Champion Author Washington DC Posts:4,812 Points:449,215 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 5:42:08 PM Ignore Krisket Report Abuse Too many times.
xmp55 Rookie Author Riverside Posts:2 Points:3,240 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 5:00:31 PM Ignore xmp55 Report Abuse Locked Dad's keys in his truck Engine not running. Had to get a child to climb in thru the cab window to retrieve the keys :-) A+++ POST REPLY!
vroooomlady Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:198 Points:256,615 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 3:36:47 PM Ignore vroooomlady Report Abuse yes, in the ignition twice, but not running :) Both times I was distracted by something between the time I turned off the ignition and left the car.
JayaTX Rookie Author Texas Posts:1 Points:670 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 2:41:25 PM Ignore JayaTX Report Abuse Yes I've locked my keys in the car with car running. Just happened to have the trunk open. Was able to push down one of the seats and get a kid to climb in.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,723 Points:2,473,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 1:56:57 PM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running).
durangohex Sophomore Author St. Louis Posts:214 Points:285,000 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 1:10:31 PM Ignore durangohex Report Abuse Have I?!!! Too many times to count. I now have a pass key hidden away in my wallet. After many expensive locksmith visits~ I have learned my lesson!!
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,424 Points:1,813,210 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:28:18 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse I love fobs and OnStar!
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,637 Points:2,204,430 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:16:27 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse ) Yes, left it in the ignition (with engine running
jeromehasbargen Champion Author Minnesota Posts:3,381 Points:659,975 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:04:16 PM Ignore jeromehasbargen Report Abuse I've locked my keys in the vehicle with it running buy accident one time in the winter. To be specific, this was before the remote door locks were available and I didn't remember to grab my extra key. With my newest car that has a remote door lock, I lock my doors with the key in the ignition when warming up the car sometimes. The nice safety feature with this is that if the keys are in the ignition and you lock the doors from the inside with the door open and shut the door, the locks will unlock. So the only way to lock the doors with the keys in the ignition is to lock them from the inside with the doors already shut or use the remote to lock the doors. The is the best feature I have on my car. I've learned to either keep the keys in the ignition or put them in my pocket. I also have a key that I got with my car which I carry in my wallet just incase.