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ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,032 Points:1,855,720 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2011 6:45:27 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse i have a 1989 nissan 240sx with no remote transmitter, so I open the doors with my key all the time... BUT, my newer 2002 quest minivan has a remote & I can't think of when I used the key to the lock cylinders on the front doors or trunk! ------------------- basically, a reminder to lubricate them with graphite lube and "excersise" the lock cylinders with my key this spring... in case the remote's batteries die out

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i have a 1989 nissan 240sx with no remote transmitter, so I open the doors with my key all the time...

BUT,

my newer 2002 quest minivan has a remote & I can't think of when I used the key to the lock cylinders on the front doors or trunk!

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basically, a reminder to lubricate them with graphite lube and "excersise" the lock cylinders with my key this spring... in case the remote's batteries die out

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ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,032 Points:1,855,720 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 3:16:32 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse cogas, "All the time. I don't have a remote setup. I did have a remote on a 2002 Explorer a few years ago. I still used the key about 99% of the time." you can get a replacement key fob transmitter on eBay for cheaper than the stealership... & the seller also provides instructions to program it for your vehicle
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,304 Points:689,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 3:03:33 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse It's been a while. I had to use the key when the lock mechanism was binding initially when the car was new.
DanFMA Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,111 Points:1,072,485 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 2:30:19 AM Ignore DanFMA Report Abuse Don't remember.
cogas1 Veteran Author Colorado Posts:394 Points:332,040 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 1:01:32 AM Ignore cogas1 Report Abuse All the time. I don't have a remote setup. I did have a remote on a 2002 Explorer a few years ago. I still used the key about 99% of the time.
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,257 Points:1,361,240 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 9:40:14 PM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse On the 98 Volvo, all the time. On the 02 Vette, never.
Norm1947 Champion Author Flint Posts:2,930 Points:457,880 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 9:25:40 PM Ignore Norm1947 Report Abuse Don't even remember.
Greenrancher All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:564 Points:228,895 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 8:12:09 PM Ignore Greenrancher Report Abuse Today. My truck does not have a remote or power locks...
pj29 Rookie Author California Posts:24 Points:509,355 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 12:25:37 PM Ignore pj29 Report Abuse I always use my remote, I don't worry about locking my keys in that way.
Bud76 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:4,082 Points:762,840 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 12:20:17 PM Ignore Bud76 Report Abuse keys only remote when passenger on board
pkrpro Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,482 Points:501,165 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 11:28:02 AM Ignore pkrpro Report Abuse My current vehicle until I updated the key to make it a remote
Desoto49 Sophomore Author KW Posts:235 Points:476,575 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 9:23:57 AM Ignore Desoto49 Report Abuse A few vehicles ago
51stovi Sophomore Author Nashville Posts:131 Points:84,690 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 8:52:37 AM Ignore 51stovi Report Abuse Every Day! I don't have an automatic lock / unlock for my 2001 Subaru. I'm not sure if it was even ever set up to have one.
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,571 Points:1,811,895 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 8:13:24 AM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse Don't recall.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,249 Points:122,380 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2013 12:59:05 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Not for quite awhile.
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,263 Points:358,245 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 11:57:58 PM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Hi ricebike, Up to three weeks ago, it had been nearly ten years since I used a key to unlock my doors. Now I own a 2010 Ford Ranger XL that has no FOB, just a key (and crank windows I might add). It took a bit of getting used to, but it is simple and it works. I also must have gone brain dead in my last post about WD-40. WD means Water Dispersant and the 40 is the amount of attempts to get the formula right. Take care :-). MGY
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,223 Points:1,225,800 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 11:49:44 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse I have a 1992 Buick and that is the only to unlock it.
BigHorne1 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,497 Points:296,775 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 11:38:27 PM Ignore BigHorne1 Report Abuse Years
Big Dan Champion Author Detroit Posts:10,233 Points:2,851,910 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 10:33:13 PM Ignore Big Dan Report Abuse Back before keyless entry
forestghost07 Veteran Author Miami Posts:292 Points:4,000 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 10:27:59 PM Ignore forestghost07 Report Abuse Today, cause I grounded the keyless SUV and drove the 41 yr old sports car all weekend (nice weather for it)
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,553 Points:2,380,205 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 10:14:25 PM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse I think it was about 2005!
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,182 Points:133,525 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 9:43:05 PM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse My car doesn't have a key. No keyslot in the door or trunk either. I couldn't use a key if I wanted to. [Edited by: Hemond at 5/20/2013 12:45:27 AM EST]
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,721 Points:1,581,450 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 9:28:33 PM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse My current car came with the remote, I purchased it in September of 2007. I may have used a key to open it once and the trunk once. Its been so long ago I couldn't tell you when it was.
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,032 Points:1,855,720 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 8:16:10 PM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse wife's vehicle didn't want to open w/ the key fob... seems the battery was drained a bit because she left something plugged into the power outlet (what used to be called the cigarette lighter socket for you older folks) so i used the key to open the door & start the vehicle
blitzburgh58 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,410 Points:592,100 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2012 9:11:08 AM Ignore blitzburgh58 Report Abuse Great question..I'd say at least a year ago, just to be different.
13Octane Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,147 Points:332,165 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2012 2:02:42 PM Ignore 13Octane Report Abuse good question
psm80134 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,620 Points:539,970 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2012 11:13:46 AM Ignore psm80134 Report Abuse Years ago. Seriously, I don't think I've owned a car that didn't have a key fob to lock/unlock the doors since sometime back in the 90s.
Millers37 Champion Author Michigan Posts:36,010 Points:659,825 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2012 8:05:09 AM Ignore Millers37 Report Abuse Quite some time ago.
Nicanite Champion Author Flint Posts:4,925 Points:987,970 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2012 4:47:03 AM Ignore Nicanite Report Abuse two years ago
EdPG Champion Author Boston Posts:12,183 Points:2,668,985 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2012 4:46:08 AM Ignore EdPG Report Abuse Today
gator2002 Champion Author Calgary Posts:11,011 Points:2,567,325 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 11:15:50 PM Ignore gator2002 Report Abuse About 3 weeks ago
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,263 Points:358,245 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 11:08:58 PM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Hello ricebike. For clarity sake, I was agreeing with you about the graphite being the best for locks :-). My Father now gone 25 years gave me a container of the dry graphite. I still use it and always remember he gave it to me. I wish I could find the article I read some time ago about all the uses of WD-40. You can even order it in 55 gallon drums. I've forgotten what the WD stands for, but the 40 is the amount of attempts to get it right. When I was stationed on Okinawa, we used WD-40 all the time to keep our motorcycles from corroding from the salt air. It worked well with the cables, locks and various pivot points. The article was mentioning some of its uses and people actually use it on bad body joints (e.g. knees) and claim it works. It also removes gum, tar, bird droppings, etc. Great product!
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,032 Points:1,855,720 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 10:32:27 PM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse Titanic, yes i know about the dry-lube graphite, as stated in the original posting... but i didn't know WD-40 was fish oil based; thanks for that info!
ccode Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,080 Points:1,175,720 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 8:09:55 PM Ignore ccode Report Abuse Never done it in 6 years of owning my current vehicle. [Edited by: ccode at 1/2/2012 11:10:39 PM EST]
mproz All-Star Author Detroit Posts:558 Points:257,000 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 8:06:23 PM Ignore mproz Report Abuse Not in a long time...
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,257 Points:1,361,240 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 11:23:55 AM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse Been a long time, probably 10 years + with the Vette. Wouldn't know if the key even works, never tried it.
sweeteddy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,634 Points:1,703,770 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 10:42:03 AM Ignore sweeteddy Report Abuse a long time
bustermoves Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:3,470 Points:690,625 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 9:49:44 AM Ignore bustermoves Report Abuse now that you mention it, there is a hole in the door for a key..wonder if it works
tattoo666TX Champion Author Texas Posts:2,567 Points:344,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 9:13:25 AM Ignore tattoo666TX Report Abuse HUH? A key to open a door? Other then where I live at?
jscdig Champion Author Maine Posts:7,274 Points:756,375 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 8:44:39 AM Ignore jscdig Report Abuse My winter beater doesn't have remote locks, nor does my '72 LTD or '71 Buick, so I use the key all the time. In fact, I'm so much in the habit of doing so, I don't think to use the remote in either of our other cars.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,249 Points:122,380 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 7:49:41 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Don't remember.
OceanArcher Champion Author Mississippi Posts:5,708 Points:1,328,375 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 6:49:36 AM Ignore OceanArcher Report Abuse I do it all the time. No automatic locks on my station wagon ...
jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,299 Points:3,304,210 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 6:44:10 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse 4 vehiciles ago
tagorgia Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,022 Points:2,815,320 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 6:20:52 AM Ignore tagorgia Report Abuse Yesterday, my car doesn't have a key fob
rhail2 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,452 Points:287,485 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 6:10:37 AM Ignore rhail2 Report Abuse yesterday
pper Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:3,084 Points:669,870 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 6:04:37 AM Ignore pper Report Abuse 2 days ago
chemist74 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:13,510 Points:2,395,980 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 5:53:21 AM Ignore chemist74 Report Abuse Every time I use my car.
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Tuffy3360 Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,965 Points:470,885 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 5:17:49 AM Ignore Tuffy3360 Report Abuse 10 years or more
HOGYLD Champion Author Vancouver Posts:3,085 Points:717,450 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 5:10:59 AM Ignore HOGYLD Report Abuse Yesterday
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,263 Points:358,245 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 5:02:18 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse It as been years. I use the FOB. Hello ricebike. Graphite is the best for locks (don't forget the ignition lock). If you don't have it WD-40 works well also. It can be used on the door hinges and won't create a greasy mess. WD-40 is fish oil based.