OK guys, can anybody tell me where to hide a spare key?

[mmouse]

Having read about unfortunate lockout of the lady in the US and advices by some people to hide a spare key somwhere on the vehicle I tried to find an appropriate spot, but it it doesn't look that easy on E70. The way I thougt to do it is make a some kind of waterproof pouch, put a key into it and put a rare earth magnet (very strong) inside to attach it somwhere underneath. But everything is kind a shielded with plastic and some of very few metal parts are nonmagnetic (Al, Mg, I guess). So can anyone give me heads up?

I understand that people on the forum don't want to disclose such things but maybe some of you guys from the States can send me a PM, slim chance that we will ever meet and that I will recognize your vehicle and take advantage of that knowledge .

[Don Coffey]

I have seen magnetic key boxes here in the UK designed to hold a spare key and then attach to concealed place on car. As for where to put your key, I think that it will be difficult to find a place in easy reach. Possibly getting down low at the front and reaching in under the bumper to find a suitable point in the lower part of the engine bay.

Don

[calix5fan]

THere is a plastic key that needs the other part as well. The plastic only opens the doors in case you're locked out. I put the plastic part in my wallet - and the piece it needs to start the car in the glove compartment. I don't know if this only comes with comfort access (probably not) but it's a very convenient way to always have your spare. Of course if you're a lady with a purse who doesn't carry a wallet - then I guess you'd need one of those magnets to hide under the car.

[Blue Mountain Raider]

make the spare key into a necklace and wear it?

[Quicksilver]

It's not easy on any X but just use your imagination.

Originally Posted by mmouse

Having read about unfortunate lockout of the lady in the US and advices by some people to hide a spare key somwhere on the vehicle I tried to find an appropriate spot, but it it doesn't look that easy on E70. The way I thougt to do it is make a some kind of waterproof pouch, put a key into it and put a rare earth magnet (very strong) inside to attach it somwhere underneath. But everything is kind a shielded with plastic and some of very few metal parts are nonmagnetic (Al, Mg, I guess). So can anyone give me heads up?

I understand that people on the forum don't want to disclose such things but maybe some of you guys from the States can send me a PM, slim chance that we will ever meet and that I will recognize your vehicle and take advantage of that knowledge .

[Thunder22]

I wouldn't hide a key on the outside. Just carry the plastic valet key in your wallet.
Btw- gotta love OnStar... no need for magnetic key holders or plastic keys.

[trueX5er]

Originally Posted by gresch

Btw- gotta love OnStar... no need for magnetic key holders or plastic keys.

I got the "no onstar" indicator last week on my Saab with analog onstar....it's only a 2004...oh well

[LeMansX5]

PM motordavid and he can give you ideas. You don't want to be posted here.

[Thunder22]

Originally Posted by trueX5er

I got the "no onstar" indicator last week on my Saab with analog onstar....it's only a 2004...oh well

i think i remember something about analog onstar being discontinued soon in favor of the digital? maybe that's the problem?

[X5FX]

Originally Posted by gresch

Btw- gotta love OnStar... no need for magnetic key holders or plastic keys.

What do you mean?

btw- w/ 2007 BMW Assist, it is just like On-Star...remote unlock, concierge, directions uploaded to nav, stolen vehicle tracking, sat, etc.

No need for magnetic key holders or plastic keys.