Key Fob Leaving Vehicle While Engine Is On

[Northeastbst]

Selling gum out of your backpack doesn't count as a business.

Yes it does

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[Keeper]

Must have been at an alzheimers outpatient hospital

Lowell? Close enough?

 

[azamani]

If you can’t hear a running engine, there are at least two options. Get hearing aids, or glance at the tachometer.

Clever response. It was outside in a busy park, noisy, and as I pointed out I was surprised myself I made that mistake as I never have. Whole point of this post is me wondering if there is a safety net for a similar situation.

 

[azamani]

That's not a mistake that should be made, could potentially kill someone or yourself if that happens in a closed in area.

We all make mistakes, however, I have never heard of anyone mistakingly leave the vehicle running like that.

You'd be surprised how often people forget with keyless cars. Outside if there is enough noise, you don't hear the engine running. Of course a silly mistake on my part, but even as I approached my Jeep I saw the "Key Fob Has Left The Vehicle" through the window before noticing the engine still running.

 

[Keeper]

Clever response. It was outside in a busy park, noisy, and as I pointed out I was surprised myself I made that mistake as I never have. Whole point of this post is me wondering if there is a safety net for a similar situation.

There isn't a safety for it. Those types of minimally useful features tend to have larger unintended consequences.

You are not the first to make the mistake and won't be the last. It's just not something people tend to admit. Live and learn.

 

[azamani]

But it's not an opinion, if you leave your car on by "accident" in a closed area you could potentially kill someone. Especially if you leave it for hours without remembering.

That's an opinion to you?

It was in park, and I always have my emergency brake on too (also not in enclosed area as I would have had a better chance at hearing the engine). I will say again, point of this post was me wondering if there is a safety net. I have read in the past the Jeep will shut off if the engine is on long enough and key fob is not inside. Others have pointed out other vehicles who have these features. Didn't know if it was just my Jeep that malfunctioned or not.

No need to get worked up, especially when I acknowledge it was a one-off mistake on my part (and big learning lesson).

Jeep has other safety features like the Jeep automatically going in park if you are in reverse and open the doors. Obviously you hope no one needs these features, but safety is a thing with modern vehicles, even Jeeps that are now keyless.

 

[Northeastbst]

You can't even keep up with the conversation.

Anyway, it's been fun jousting with you. I'm sure this thread will be shut down shortly.

...will prob ban me also.

Fun chatting bud, have good one!

 

[BeachNJeep]

The real problem is the Stop Start. The engine isn't running when you leave the Jeep. It turns back on later due to climate or voltage needs.

That is not true. When the engine is stopped in start/stop mode, as soon as you open the driver’s door, it fires up. Try it.

 

[LunchBoxFab]

I own my own business, NOBODY tells me what to do or how to do it.

haha

now i know youre full of shit.

 

[Jeeper Fever]

Selling gum out of your backpack doesn't count as a business.

Lol that's not gum...

 

[Northeastbst]

haha

now i know youre full of shit.

Your right I'm full of shit...I own a $60,000 Rubicon with $15,000 worth of modifications because McDonalds pays me very well.

 

[Northeastbst]

Lowell? Close
Yes, want my address?

 

[LunchBoxFab]

Your right I'm full of shit...I own a $60,000 Rubicon with $15,000 worth of modifications because McDonalds pays me very well.

youre*

and "own" - credit aint for everyone...

 

[Northeastbst]

youre*

and "own" - credit aint for everyone...

 

[LunchBoxFab]

hahaha

i'm good on that.

have a good one.

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