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ayrton88 01-14-2013 09:30 AM

keyless ignition question
 
We had some ice here in Chicago over the weekend and since this is my first car with keyless ignition I wondered if I could lock the car with it running, and go inside while it heated up enough to scrape the windows? Will it go into some shut down mode if I'm a certain distance from the car? For that matter, will it even let me lock the car with it running.

theDreamer 01-14-2013 09:32 AM

You can lock the car and have the engine running.
Actually you can drive away with the car with no key once it is started, it will just flash a warning light that no key is within the car.

OldGuy 01-14-2013 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayrton88 (Post 2110237)
We had some ice here in Chicago over the weekend and since this is my first car with keyless ignition I wondered if I could lock the car with it running, and go inside while it heated up enough to scrape the windows? Will it go into some shut down mode if I'm a certain distance from the car? For that matter, will it even let me lock the car with it running.

You can do this, provided you do NOT leave key inside the car. It will not let you lock your keys in your car---whether or not the engine is running.

nepali 01-14-2013 09:50 AM

OP, if you do decide to leave your car running while you wait inside your house, make sure you keep your eyes on the car. Someone can drive off in it.

ayrton88 01-14-2013 11:20 AM

Thanks everyone. I was afraid to try locking it and going back inside with it running. Nice to know I can in a pinch. I usually don't drive the Z if the forecast is for any kind of snow, and at home the car is garaged. I happened to stay with my girlfriend and the ice was worse than predicted.

TreeSemdyZee 01-14-2013 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy (Post 2110243)
You can do this, provided you do NOT leave key inside the car. It will not let you lock your keys in your car---whether or not the engine is running.

Not true. I do it all of the time. Use the second key to lock the door.
You could even take the key out of the fob to lock the door and leave the fob in the car.

kidkotic2001 01-14-2013 01:04 PM

I can already see the OP's next thread title. Have you seen this car posters at Wall-mart.

forza370z 01-14-2013 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nepali (Post 2110274)
OP, if you do decide to leave your car running while you wait inside your house, make sure you keep your eyes on the car. Someone can drive off in it.

Not if he locks the car while running.

nmjaxx9 01-14-2013 04:25 PM

But Op remmeber when you turn off the car later then you cant get it started again. :bowrofl:

DEpointfive0 01-14-2013 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGuy (Post 2110243)
You can do this, provided you do NOT leave key inside the car. It will not let you lock your keys in your car

It won't only if you use the button

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee (Post 2110493)
Not true. I do it all of the time. Use the second key to lock the door.
You could even take the key out of the fob to lock the door and leave the fob in the car.

:iagree: It WILL let you do this though

Quote:

Originally Posted by nepali (Post 2110274)
OP, if you do decide to leave your car running while you wait inside your house, make sure you keep your eyes on the car. Someone can drive off in it.

I leave my car running, I just use the clicker to lock it once it's running

Strangler 01-14-2013 09:35 PM

If you want to lock the car while the engine running, you have to push on the lock button inside the car. It will lock everything up. Just make sure you take your key with you when you close the door behind or you'll be locked out for good.

nissanman312 01-14-2013 09:55 PM

hi guys im new to here so bear with me
but i would like this chance to say hi from the uk

ive recently bought a 2010 370z gt and absaloutly fell in love with the looks and drive etc after moving over from 10 years as a honda man.
however when returning to my car the other day from shoping found the car was letting me in but the inteligent key system just wouldnt work ie car was imoberlised and wouldnt start and had to be towed .
the dearlership now have the car and i have waranty but its not the start i was hoping for considering selling now as cant afford constant string of problems
also i here of clutch isues
can anybody help have you experienced this?

theDreamer 01-15-2013 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nissanman312 (Post 2111772)
hi guys im new to here so bear with me
but i would like this chance to say hi from the uk

ive recently bought a 2010 370z gt and absaloutly fell in love with the looks and drive etc after moving over from 10 years as a honda man.
however when returning to my car the other day from shoping found the car was letting me in but the inteligent key system just wouldnt work ie car was imoberlised and wouldnt start and had to be towed .
the dearlership now have the car and i have waranty but its not the start i was hoping for considering selling now as cant afford constant string of problems
also i here of clutch isues
can anybody help have you experienced this?

Sounds like the steering lock:
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...rt-issues.html

Search and you will find many threads on this issue, some DIY fixes. The main fix is either eliminate the system completely or make sure you get a Revision D of the steering lock.

nissanman312 01-15-2013 03:06 PM

thanks guys main dealer is sorting it on waranty but need to make sure they fit that revision d you speak of the spares department are saying if there has been a revision done on the part then thats what they will fit i just hope the do

R0bDC 01-15-2013 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 2110239)
You can lock the car and have the engine running.
Actually you can drive away with the car with no key once it is started, it will just flash a warning light that no key is within the car.

Really? I was told the car would turn off after a certain distance without the key.


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