Please forgive me if this is a dumb question or one that has been answered many times...
I recently bought a new 2009 3500 that has keyless entry. The remote for the entry and alarm is in the key. Apparently the keys also contain a transponder that is necessary to start the truck.
I have always carried a spare key in my wallet (or on a cord around my neck or in a zippered pocket). I'm often far out in the boonies and being locked out of my truck is potentially a serious problem.
The keyless entry keys obviously won't fit in my wallet. Those keys also won't survive some activities in a zippered pocket (e.g. being completely under water). I still need a foolproof way to avoid being locked out of the truck.
Is it possible to get a plain, flat, metal key that will open the door? Has any one tried to use such a key to start the truck? If I can get a plain key I can keep it with me and leave one of the electronic keys inside. Anyone have any other suggestions to absolutely prevent being locked out?
Cheers,
Kelly McCoy
West Texas
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2009 3500, 4x4, 6 spd., 3.42 axles, QC, LB, SRW, bone stock (so far).