Number Pad on Drivers Door

blackf0rk said:
How many here use their number pad to enter their vehicle? I find it kind of pointless (other than locking your keys in your car) if you have the remot...
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I pretty much always use mine, but only to _lock_ the doors. I find the 7+9 buttons are much more
convenient to use than either the inside switch, or the fob. For entry, I pretty much always use the fob.
But I like that I _can_ use the keypad to get in if I need to...
 
:cool: Seldom do I use the keypad, but it is nice to have in case the keys/fob are left in the car by accident (not so much me, as the Mrs.) I have changed the number and it was a typical lock, unlock, turn around three times, hop on 1 foot kind of thing. Glad to have the option.
 
I usally use the key pad to get to the trunk if needed when I'm not going somewhere. Which puts me around the 95%-5% crowd. A few times I'll purposely leave my keys in the car knowing I have the key pad. Rarely do I every use the key in the door or trunk. I think I've tried to open the passenger side door with a key more than the drivers side. The first time, to my surprise, I realized there wasnt a key hole there.
 
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Yep, Iv'e used mine on both my previous Crown Vic and my wifes F150. Had to call her from work once (to get the code) cause I locked the keys in the car.:cry:
 
I have the little Sticker on my Right hinge of my trunk with the Keypad number and I use it once and a while. I like the fact that if I leave something in my car I can just walk out without looking for my keys and open the car. However on a daily Basis its mostly the Key FOB
 
SouLRioT said:
... The first time, to my surprise, I realized there wasnt a key hole there.
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:eek: What, no key hole? That's a hoot, I never noticed, and never tried using the key to get in, the front, or trunk. I guess it's a good idea to keep 'em lubed and functioning, just in case. ;)
 
OOPs!

As A Salesman for FMC many years,I was going over a new car delivery with the Luckey new owner.They asked me why no keyhole on passenger side?

I was not aware that this was deleted from standard equiptment.
Imagine my embarrasment.:o
Bradley G
Probably got blasted on the delivery survey!:rolleyes:
Mike Poore said:
:eek: What, no key hole? That's a hoot, I never noticed, and never tried using the key to get in, the front, or trunk. I guess it's a good idea to keep 'em lubed and functioning, just in case. ;)
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I noticed that there was no keyhole on the passenger side as well. I like that 'cause some fool tried punching in the lock on my Taurus one day to steal something. :mad2: Luckily my alarm scared him away.

The only time I use the keypad is if I take my keys with me and leave the car at home. I only have one remote for the alarm and if anyone needs to move my car, I just lock the doors with the keypad and not arm the aftermarket alarm. So, I'm 98% remote, 2% keypad.
 
SouLRioT said:
I think I've tried to open the passenger side door with a key more than the drivers side. The first time, to my surprise, I realized there wasnt a key hole there.
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I' ve seen this in a lot of cars. Not in basic level cars but in mostly more upscale cars. Surprisingly, it is only the US car makers that seem to do this. I don't think that I've seen any imports without a passenger side keyhole.

It probably saves Ford 18 cents per car. One more reason the US car industry is dying.
 
Blackened300a said:
I have the little Sticker on my Right hinge of my trunk with the Keypad number and I use it once and a while. I like the fact that if I leave something in my car I can just walk out without looking for my keys and open the car. However on a daily Basis its mostly the Key FOB
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I've allways wondered what those numbers were for. :confused:
Man im really out of touch :eek:
 
I did notice the other day, that the old (before the last body change) Eddie Bauer Explorers had a painted cover that goes over the keypad (the pad looks the same), I haven't had any luck finding a part # though.
 
I think it's a great thing-It's peace of mind and no more carrying around those little plastic spare key cards in my wallet. Apparently Ford copywrited the technology which is why no one else has it. I use it often when I want to get something out of my car and don't have my keys with me, or I'm going into a store and just don't want to take my bulky collection of keys with me. BTW, I'll bet most of us could count on one hand the number of times we've opened up a passenger side door with a key when having a remote. I've never even used the key on the driver's side door of my Marauder, not once. So who needs it on the passenger side?
 
No hole

I'll bet most of us could count on one hand the number of times we've opened up a passenger side door with a key (quote)
You got me thier!:P
Bradley G
 
Bradley G said:
I'll bet most of us could count on one hand the number of times we've opened up a passenger side door with a key (quote)
You got me thier!:P
Bradley G
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Well, since I don't carry the remote I would likely use mine occasionally when trying to be a gentleman and open the door for a lady. The keyhole and keypad are both on the driver side, so it's a bit more difficult to unlock then go around and open the door. Oh well, since I'm married anyway...
 
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