Lock 2018 C300 with engine running?
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Lock 2018 C300 with engine running?
This is driving me crazy (and pardon me, pls, if this is the wrong forum for asking). I have 2018 C300. I need to lock the car with the engine and A/C running (for my dog) while I pick up something at store, etc. Too hot to leave windows down and dog much loved. So even if I could leave windows down, I wouldn't.
In my 2014 C250, this was simple. Get out of running car and lock with metal "valet" key in the key fob. Unlock similarly upon return.
This does not work with the 2018 model, apparently.
Does anyone know how to make this work? With the odd (underside of handle) placement of the valet key hole, I can't turn the metal key at all after inserting it.
Like I said: driving me crazy and VERY inconvenient.
Thanks,
P
In my 2014 C250, this was simple. Get out of running car and lock with metal "valet" key in the key fob. Unlock similarly upon return.
This does not work with the 2018 model, apparently.
Does anyone know how to make this work? With the odd (underside of handle) placement of the valet key hole, I can't turn the metal key at all after inserting it.
Like I said: driving me crazy and VERY inconvenient.
Thanks,
P
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This is driving me crazy (and pardon me, pls, if this is the wrong forum for asking). I have 2018 C300. I need to lock the car with the engine and A/C running (for my dog) while I pick up something at store, etc. Too hot to leave windows down and dog much loved. So even if I could leave windows down, I wouldn't.
In my 2014 C250, this was simple. Get out of running car and lock with metal "valet" key in the key fob. Unlock similarly upon return.
This does not work with the 2018 model, apparently.
Does anyone know how to make this work? With the odd (underside of handle) placement of the valet key hole, I can't turn the metal key at all after inserting it.
Like I said: driving me crazy and VERY inconvenient.
Thanks,
P
In my 2014 C250, this was simple. Get out of running car and lock with metal "valet" key in the key fob. Unlock similarly upon return.
This does not work with the 2018 model, apparently.
Does anyone know how to make this work? With the odd (underside of handle) placement of the valet key hole, I can't turn the metal key at all after inserting it.
Like I said: driving me crazy and VERY inconvenient.
Thanks,
P
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2013 ML350 Bluetec, 2016 C3, 2020 Lincoln Aviator
This is driving me crazy (and pardon me, pls, if this is the wrong forum for asking). I have 2018 C300. I need to lock the car with the engine and A/C running (for my dog) while I pick up something at store, etc. Too hot to leave windows down and dog much loved. So even if I could leave windows down, I wouldn't.
In my 2014 C250, this was simple. Get out of running car and lock with metal "valet" key in the key fob. Unlock similarly upon return.
This does not work with the 2018 model, apparently.
Does anyone know how to make this work? With the odd (underside of handle) placement of the valet key hole, I can't turn the metal key at all after inserting it.
Like I said: driving me crazy and VERY inconvenient.
Thanks,
P
In my 2014 C250, this was simple. Get out of running car and lock with metal "valet" key in the key fob. Unlock similarly upon return.
This does not work with the 2018 model, apparently.
Does anyone know how to make this work? With the odd (underside of handle) placement of the valet key hole, I can't turn the metal key at all after inserting it.
Like I said: driving me crazy and VERY inconvenient.
Thanks,
P
#5
Does the "trim piece" pop back on as easily as it pops off? I have noticed in my attempts to use the key that the trim piece slips ajar, but stays ajar in place and on the car. Did not occur to me to try and pull it all the way off, if that is what you're suggesting.
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 236
Likes: 30
From: Florida
2013 ML350 Bluetec, 2016 C3, 2020 Lincoln Aviator
Does the "trim piece" pop back on as easily as it pops off? I have noticed in my attempts to use the key that the trim piece slips ajar, but stays ajar in place and on the car. Did not occur to me to try and pull it all the way off, if that is what you're suggesting.
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This is driving me crazy (and pardon me, pls, if this is the wrong forum for asking). I have 2018 C300. I need to lock the car with the engine and A/C running (for my dog) while I pick up something at store, etc. Too hot to leave windows down and dog much loved. So even if I could leave windows down, I wouldn't.
In my 2014 C250, this was simple. Get out of running car and lock with metal "valet" key in the key fob. Unlock similarly upon return.
This does not work with the 2018 model, apparently.
Does anyone know how to make this work? With the odd (underside of handle) placement of the valet key hole, I can't turn the metal key at all after inserting it.
Like I said: driving me crazy and VERY inconvenient.
Thanks,
P
In my 2014 C250, this was simple. Get out of running car and lock with metal "valet" key in the key fob. Unlock similarly upon return.
This does not work with the 2018 model, apparently.
Does anyone know how to make this work? With the odd (underside of handle) placement of the valet key hole, I can't turn the metal key at all after inserting it.
Like I said: driving me crazy and VERY inconvenient.
Thanks,
P
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Thanks. Figured this out after a bit and it sometimes works well. Other times, not so much. Have you tried the things suggested above of pulling off the chrome/plastic back cover of the. Door handle? Seems nuts. To me but i’m Thinking about trying because it seem to come halfway off of its own accord when you yank the handle all the way out and up.
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