Going to the beach if the Bronco will allow you to lock the keys in.Parents had it on a Mark VI. Made sense I guess then but now with comfort access and remote fobs I just don't get the point.
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Going to the beach if the Bronco will allow you to lock the keys in.Parents had it on a Mark VI. Made sense I guess then but now with comfort access and remote fobs I just don't get the point.
Now I never thought of that...but I'm so used to having my phone and wallet, that having a keyfob isn't much more.. besides leaving the key inside the car just scares me.Going to the beach if the Bronco will allow you to lock the keys in.
I used it all the time in my F150. Locking keys in car. Starting the truck and leaving it running. I travel with my dog a lot. I’m the summer it came in handy if I needed to make quick stops to leave it running so the dog does burn up. Yes remote start works and yes you can start it with the Ford App but it doesn’t stay on long that way. I always found it useful and am thinking of getting it with mine. I’m getting the MT so it won’t have remote start so If I wanted to keep engine on while I run into store if need this function. Also I hike and run a lot. Locking keys in car is awesome so I don’t have to carry them or hide in the gas cap.Parents had it on a Mark VI. Made sense I guess then but now with comfort access and remote fobs I just don't get the point.
Although the wired / wireless aspect is in question, this explanation from link #3 above was very helpful sharing the expectations of battery life and replacement for aftermarket add-on versions:https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/keyless-entry-keypad.4777/
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bronco-keypad.1548/
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/whos-adding-keyless-keypad-entry-and-why.8603/
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/remote-keyless-entry-keypad.1973/
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/b-p-features-that-i-dont-understand.7782/
The B&P version is hardwired to the vehicle. Thus, no battery dependency. That's an advantage of adding it via B&P; however, as I've said before, I like mine hidden. So, I get the battery versions after the purchase and stick it on out-of-plain-sight.
The aftermarket option is wireless and runs on battery.
Mine have lasted for at least 5 years before battery replacement.
The keypad is illuminated upon first touch and blinks when the battery is low. I used it with a low battery for at least an addition 6 months before actually getting around to replacing the battery..
Its one of those quarter size batteries. Pry the top off and replace the battery. No big deal.
I have a Mustang and Explorer. Both using battery type units ($80) and have never taken the keys out of the vehicles. Just too convenient for MTB riding, swimming, shorts and no pockets kinda days at the beach and letting others go wait in the truck without having to be there (for various reasons).
BTW, If you want to steal these vehicles by breaking the glass and using the keys in the cup holder. Do it. I'm old and have great insurance.
Is it confirmed that if ordered from the factory it is hardwired?This explanation from link #3 above was very helpful sharing the expectations of battery life and replacement for aftermarket add-on versions:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/whos-adding-keyless-keypad-entry-and-why.8603/post-312329
It still makes a lot of sense for those times you walk up to the truck to grab something out of the interior, and realize you don't have a a fob in your pocket. Happens at least once a month here ("honey, I left xxx in the trick -- would you please go grab it?")Parents had it on a Mark VI. Made sense I guess then but now with comfort access and remote fobs I just don't get the point.
I would not say it's confirmed - I meant to clarify that. I went back and edited it to say that it's still in question.Is it confirmed that if ordered from the factory it is hardwired?
My understanding is that all of the Rangers come with wireless/batt operated stick-on keypads now. No hardwired units, even if ordered from the factory.
If I'm going to the beach in the Bronco, the roof and doors will be off. The remote keypad will be useless.Going to the beach if the Bronco will allow you to lock the keys in.
Now I never thought of that...but I'm so used to having my phone and wallet, that having a keyfob isn't much more.. besides leaving the key inside the car just scares me.
Which reminds me... with ford pass, can't you just unlock with your phone?
Not going to happen with a 3v button battery.Gas door - sounds like a bad idea if there’s any possibility at all of generating a spark.
Bronco go BOOM?
Yes you will be able to unlock it with your phone and start it with your phone, which is why I would never use one, but there are some on here that want to lock all their stuff in the car for those beach trips. I don't know too many people that go anywhere without their cell phones these days, but I'm sure they are out there
I’d prefer to lock keys, wallet and phone in vehicle. Beaches are packed here ask things can get “lost” easyNow I never thought of that...but I'm so used to having my phone and wallet, that having a keyfob isn't much more.. besides leaving the key inside the car just scares me.
Which reminds me... with ford pass, can't you just unlock with your phone?