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Smart Key

06-21-2008, 02:57 AM

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grasmo

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Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tallahassee Fl. Posts: 293

Smart Key

I really dislike the "smart key."I have spare keys hidden all over my truck,but they are home depot variety and they will start the truck for about 3 seconds and then the truck cuts off. I like that the remote lock is built in but hate that my other spares won't allow the engine to stay operational. I dropped my key today in a parking lot and thought oh no it might have broken. What a pain in the rear that would be ...to have no way to get home because of a stupid key!
I'm sure it has a transponder of some sorts inside to prevent theft. I really wish it would run on your run of the mill key.

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