Hiding a Prius door key and modifying one for your wallet...

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Mike500, Nov 20, 2014.

  1. Mike500

    Mike500 Senior Member

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    When I worked for the DOJ, I developed methods of hiding things.

    The "bolt" is a leftover from this days. It was designed to fit on the "lifting hole" on a standard electrical transformer found everywhere in the United States. The actual ones were made from actual rusted and weathered bolts.

    The bolts were used to hide film, keys and informational messages when machinery was transported to foreign country in the course o regular commerce.

    I've hidden modified keys in pens and umbrella handles.

    For a year or two, I have been carrying an extra key insert in my wallet as well as a key for my other vehicle. I finally got tired of the bulge in the side of my wallet and removed the plastic keychain "eye and hook."

    The results are elf explanatory.

    You can tape it to the car's underbody with a strip of duct tape or hide it under a windshield molding. The possibilities are endless.

    If you wanted to, you can hide the key anywhere
     

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    very interesting
     
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    Sorry, couldn't resist...
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    Just want to make sure I'm not missing something, but this is to get into the car. How about starting it?
     
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    Don't mean to hijack the thread here, but if you want an inexpensive way to hide a key that will open AND drive the vehicle, see the OVNI key. Got one and it works. Hid it on the vehicle if (nay, when) my daughter loses her only keyfob.
     
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    Maybe a fob hidden inside the vehicle? Wrapped in foil, inside a metal can/container, or stored without the battery.

    People have been doing this when going to the beach or surfing for a while. Leave the fob hidden inside the vehicle, take the small (and water resistant) backup key with you and enjoy the water. ;)
     
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    does shielding it in side the car with a metal container work?
     
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    Never tried it, but others say even wrapping in foil works. Also, distance from the front dashboard helps, like keeping it in the rear area.

    But an Altoids tin would be perfect. ;)
     
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    Yes, foil works.

    Mine has been wrapped in oil for two years or more and hidden in a compartment inside the car. I used a Ziploc bag over the foil for extra protection.
     
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    And with battery I assume?
     
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    Yes, with battery. In the back, the Smart Key system doesn't detect it.
     
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