Forgot to push the engine off button. In Manhattan!

[Rufus]

Wow what a dummy, and a lucky dummy.
My wife had a procedure and is in a hospital in NYC. Thank God she’s on the mend.
I go to visit her and was so giddy that I got a parking spot. I park, read the signs while in the Jeep and I guess pushing the off button on the auto air must’ve subconsciously made me think I pushed the engine off button.
Did I mention I’m a dummy?
2 long hour visit I come walking down the street and notice my lights are on. I figured my knee must’ve hit the auto lights dial which I’ve done before. As I approach the drivers door I see through the window “fob has left the vehicle”. I get in engine’s running. What a f**kin jerk.
I at least remember hitting the proximity lock button but I was a window smash away (and thief knowing how to drive stick) from losing my baby.
I’m still pissed at myself.

Where were you parked?

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[av8or]

Wife’s on the mend and you still got your Jeep! Don’t beat yourself up too bad. It’s all good!

 

[631_Islander]

Wow what a dummy, and a lucky dummy.
My wife had a procedure and is in a hospital in NYC. Thank God she’s on the mend.
I go to visit her and was so giddy that I got a parking spot. I park, read the signs while in the Jeep and I guess pushing the off button on the auto air must’ve subconsciously made me think I pushed the engine off button.
Did I mention I’m a dummy?
2 long hour visit I come walking down the street and notice my lights are on. I figured my knee must’ve hit the auto lights dial which I’ve done before. As I approach the drivers door I see through the window “fob has left the vehicle”. I get in engine’s running. What a f**kin jerk.
I at least remember hitting the proximity lock button but I was a window smash away (and thief knowing how to drive stick) from losing my baby.
I’m still pissed at myself.

Don’t be so hard on yourself given the fact that you were going to see your wife. Stick shifts truly are a Millenial Theft Deterrent! #SaveTheManuals

 

[moniquehun]

Wow what a dummy, and a lucky dummy.
My wife had a procedure and is in a hospital in NYC. Thank God she’s on the mend.
I go to visit her and was so giddy that I got a parking spot. I park, read the signs while in the Jeep and I guess pushing the off button on the auto air must’ve subconsciously made me think I pushed the engine off button.
Did I mention I’m a dummy?
2 long hour visit I come walking down the street and notice my lights are on. I figured my knee must’ve hit the auto lights dial which I’ve done before. As I approach the drivers door I see through the window “fob has left the vehicle”. I get in engine’s running. What a f**kin jerk.
I at least remember hitting the proximity lock button but I was a window smash away (and thief knowing how to drive stick) from losing my baby.
I’m still pissed at myself.

I've done that also.. but will the car pull off without the key.

 

[R00STER]

Happy to hear your wife is ok.

Really happy to hear you got a manual. #6sp4daWin!

 

[Reinen]

I've done that also.. but will the car pull off without the key.

Yes, it will. Just don't stall it.

 

[Gregj]

I've done that also.. but will the car pull off without the key.

It will run and operate normally until the ignition button is pushed.
gregj

 

[Twojayhawks]

As my dear mother used to say, "someone up there is looking out for you".

 

[GATORB8]

As my dear mother used to say, "someone up there is looking out for you".

 

[TJJL19]

Well if someone wants their face bit off, they can try, to get into my running Jeep!

 

[JSFoster75]

Wow what a dummy, and a lucky dummy.
My wife had a procedure and is in a hospital in NYC. Thank God she’s on the mend.
I go to visit her and was so giddy that I got a parking spot. I park, read the signs while in the Jeep and I guess pushing the off button on the auto air must’ve subconsciously made me think I pushed the engine off button.
Did I mention I’m a dummy?
2 long hour visit I come walking down the street and notice my lights are on. I figured my knee must’ve hit the auto lights dial which I’ve done before. As I approach the drivers door I see through the window “fob has left the vehicle”. I get in engine’s running. What a f**kin jerk.
I at least remember hitting the proximity lock button but I was a window smash away (and thief knowing how to drive stick) from losing my baby.
I’m still pissed at myself.

My question is did your Auto Stop/Start malfunctioning light come on? LOL

 

[zrickety]

Wow what a dummy, and a lucky dummy.
My wife had a procedure and is in a hospital in NYC. Thank God she’s on the mend.
I go to visit her and was so giddy that I got a parking spot. I park, read the signs while in the Jeep and I guess pushing the off button on the auto air must’ve subconsciously made me think I pushed the engine off button.
Did I mention I’m a dummy?
2 long hour visit I come walking down the street and notice my lights are on. I figured my knee must’ve hit the auto lights dial which I’ve done before. As I approach the drivers door I see through the window “fob has left the vehicle”. I get in engine’s running. What a f**kin jerk.
I at least remember hitting the proximity lock button but I was a window smash away (and thief knowing how to drive stick) from losing my baby.
I’m still pissed at myself.

The answer here is you need a louder exhaust. The Dynomax muffler delete comes to mind.

 

[jlang]

Whew. I have done this exact same thing a few times. You are not a dummy. Now lucky-yes.

 

[Jeepmarkjl]

Glad your wife is ok. Not a dummy at all. More important things to be top of mind.

 

[entropy]

How is this possible on a manual? Wouldn't the engine turn off as soon as you get it into gear? How do you leave a manual running? unless.... do you park.... in neutral!?!?!?!?!?

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