Possible to use normal key with Bronco? or have keyfob hidden in Bronco and disable auto-start?

[Mlarv]

Great Idea - Currently, I just throw the keys under the mats for the back seat and leave it unlocked, but Is there a manual key for the console or the tailgate(thinking of putting lockbox in the rear anyway to be able to lock stuff up). Great idea about a lockbox that blocks the signal.

I am looking at getting this to keep my 2A in when I can't carry it into a?

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[Toccoa]

How does the keypad work when the doors are off? Is it possible to throw the fob into the console and lock it and then use the keypad to lock everything when doors are off, etc? I am already scheduled, but can I simply buy those from dealer like any other Ford part and stick it wherever?

I don’t have the keypad, so I’m not entirely sure of the specifics. There are a few threads on the keypads and how they work if you search on the forum. It’s in the Ford accessory catalog, so I’m pretty sure it can be added after purchase.

 

[Bugkillah]

Do it right.

 

[Ducati1098]

If this keypad can lock console and also keep Bronco locked virtually(fob not working while locked in console) when doors are off that would be perfect solution.

The console doesn’t have an electronic lock, so the key pad isn’t going to lock it.
Nor will it prevent the fob from starting the vehicle.

You can lock the console with the physical key part of the fob and only take that with you, but nothing is going to prevent the actual fob from still starting the vehicle except some sort of signal blocking pouch or case.

 

[Badmommallama]

I have the keypad, console safe & a faraday bag for my fob. All well worth it to go hands free.

 

[Headsong]

It's been said on other threads that the FOB goes dead after sitting for a minute....? If so, it couldn't start...

 

[Ducati1098]

It's been said on other threads that the FOB goes dead after sitting for a minute....? If so, it couldn't start...

If the fob is in the vehicle, and you attempt to start it, it will start. Doesn’t matter how long you wait.

 

[gcarruthers]

I have the keypad, console safe & a faraday bag for my fob. All well worth it to go hands free.

If you don't me asking, which console safe did you install. The official Ford version or another one? I was thinking the same strategy.

 

[cbrenthus]

One thing to clear up - the keypad can easily be added after the fact. There are posts on here with the part number, and you'll also need an adapter to plug in a computer and run the Ford software to add it, Forscan won't work

Doors / Roof on, put keypad in fuel door and you're good to go

Doors / Roof off, not sure, probably need to hide the FOB somewhere. Could always install a hidden kill switch somewhere

 

[Bronc’n Bronco]

I have a Bronco badlands lux(no keypad) scheduled and I drive to parks to jog. The parks are in good areas and the odds of someone stealing Bronco are small. I worry more about someone jumping in and stealing wallet or whatever I have in console. I sometimes go out for a few hours and hate jogging long distances carrying my keyfob. My hands get wet and would rather carry just use a copy of the actual key when going to jog, or hide the key fob under the back seat(if the Bronco would not still start automatically), etc.

Can you start the Bronco with an actual key? Sometimes I will go to park with or without tops/doors on, but it would be awesome if I could either leave fob at home or lock it in console and not have the car still start if someone jumps in, etc. I do not want to re-program the way the Bronco always works through Forscan, etc for something that simple, but trying to see if there are any options.

Here’s what I did and I put a vault in the console. https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...eypad-entry-and-why.8603/page-22#post-1870626

 

[Badmommallama]

If you don't me asking, which console safe did you install. The official Ford version or another one? I was thinking the same strategy.

Yes, the official Ford one. I had thought about getting an aftermarket one to save some $, but my husband ordered it for me before that happened.

 

[1st 75th ranger]

I have a Bronco badlands lux(no keypad) scheduled and I drive to parks to jog. The parks are in good areas and the odds of someone stealing Bronco are small. I worry more about someone jumping in and stealing wallet or whatever I have in console. I sometimes go out for a few hours and hate jogging long distances carrying my keyfob. My hands get wet and would rather carry just use a copy of the actual key when going to jog, or hide the key fob under the back seat(if the Bronco would not still start automatically), etc.

Can you start the Bronco with an actual key? Sometimes I will go to park with or without tops/doors on, but it would be awesome if I could either leave fob at home or lock it in console and not have the car still start if someone jumps in, etc. I do not want to re-program the way the Bronco always works through Forscan, etc for something that simple, but trying to see if there are any options.

put on a door pad inside gas cap door and be done
i lock my glove and console with valet key ... key fob in console
use keypad to lock everything else so i only carry the valet key
i cannot start my bronco when im in it ...so im good

 

[Eddie Bauer]

Where I park is usually a lot of people cruising around and in really nice area. I typically just throw my fob under the rear floor mats and leave it unlocked, but my current fob does not start the car. Would be awesome if my Apple watch that I use when jogging could start the car, etc.

I can lock, unlock and start mine with the FordPass app on the Apple Watch

 

[CTwaterfowler]

How does the keypad work when the doors are off? Is it possible to throw the fob into the console and lock it, or use keypad to lock everything when doors are off, etc? That way if someone jumps in Bronco they cannot access the console or start the Bronco(while the fob is in the locked console)? I would not do this is a bad area and just looking fomr something simple like that to keep kids from jumping in and hitting start and taking off(if I leave fox with Bronco). I am already scheduled, but can I simply buy those from dealer like any other Ford part and stick it wherever?

 

[cbrenthus]

I can lock, unlock and start mine with the FordPass app on the Apple Watch

But you can't drive it without the FOB, at least, not that I know of

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