OT: Can't find my car key

[rutgersal]

The valet put it somewhere in my car, but don't know where. I assumed it was in the cup holder when I picked the car up, but it wasn't there when I got out. It's a FOB, so you don't actually use it to start the car. Spent an hour looking for it last night. It's Somewhere in the car, because the car starts up. Parked the car in the garage last night.

Thoughts, ideas, suggestions welcome.

One thought I had was to take it for detailing, and hopefully they'll find it.

 

[tychicus]

probably in between your seat and center console

 

[superfan01]

Bring it back to place and tell them to find it.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

The valet put it somewhere in my car, but don't know where. I assumed it was in the cup holder when I picked the car up, but it wasn't there when I got out. It's a FOB, so you don't actually use it to start the car. Spent an hour looking for it last night. It's Somewhere in the car, because the car starts up. Parked the car in the garage last night.

Thoughts, ideas, suggestions welcome.

One thought I had was to take it for detailing, and hopefully they'll find it.

My guess would be that there is a slot for it in the dashboard as if it were a normal key. Then check above your visors.

What kind of car is it?

 

[superfan01]

My guess is the valet is a penn state fan.

 

[rutgersal]

My guess would be that there is a slot for it in the dashboard as if it were a normal key. Then check above your visors.

What kind of car is it?

BMW

 

[Abro1975]

How do you lock it now , w 2nd set ?

I've been hearing about this tile device app to find lost keys ( yes I know doesn't help you now.

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&k...targid=kwd-69121963027&ref=pd_sl_1ydcy8zysw_b

 

[MrsScrew]

My guess is the valet is a penn state grad .

IFIFY

 

[vkj91]

Guess you weren't nice enough after all.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

BMW

How is that car different than a cactus?

Did you check the fob slot?

google image search for bmw fob slot

 

[RU Golfer]

Reach in between the the back and the bottom of the seat and feel around. Maybe it slipped out of his pocket and got pushed in there when sitting down. There is a leather backing between the seat back and bottom and will not let things fall through to the floor.

 

[PSU_Nut]

How do you lock it now , w 2nd set ?

I've been hearing about this tile device app to find lost keys ( yes I know doesn't help you now.

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&k...targid=kwd-69121963027&ref=pd_sl_1ydcy8zysw_b

The tile is great however you have to replace it about once a year. It connects via Bluetooth with your phone. When it loses contact with your phone it will mark the spot. The most helpful feature is that you can use your phone to make it ring or use the tile to make your phone ring even if the ringer is off.

 

[Scarlet_Scourge]

Whenever I lose something the 1st thing that I do is run to my computer and create a thread on a college football message board.

That has helped me find countless personal items in the past.

You have made the right choice.

 

[Metropolitans3]

A lot of garages in NYC put it on or under the mats for the rear seats. Usually while they are sitting in the drivers seat, so check behind the passenger seat side.

 

[Knight Shift]

Check inside the oil pan. There are 8 bolts you have to take off. Should be there.

 

[iReC89]

Not sure this is a wise recommendation on this board, but you can get a USB endoscope camera with LED lights for under $20 and take look between the car seats.

 

[rutgersal]

How do you lock it now , w 2nd set ?

I've been hearing about this tile device app to find lost keys ( yes I know doesn't help you now.

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&k...targid=kwd-69121963027&ref=pd_sl_1ydcy8zysw_b

I can't because if the FOB is in the car, it can't be locked. So i kept it in the garage for today and took another car.

 

[rutgersal]

A lot of garages in NYC put it on or under the mats for the rear seats. Usually while they are sitting in the drivers seat, so check behind the passenger seat side.

This is one place i didn't think to check. Looked for another half hour today. Thx for all the suggestions, folks.

 

[Extra Point]

This is one place i didn't think to check. Looked for another half hour today. Thx for all the suggestions, folks.

Even for the oil pan suggestion?

 

[ScarletNYC]

How do you lock it now , w 2nd set ?

I've been hearing about this tile device app to find lost keys ( yes I know doesn't help you now.

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&k...targid=kwd-69121963027&ref=pd_sl_1ydcy8zysw_b

This has saved my ass so much.

 

[OffTheBanks]

I've lost my keys in the back of the wood chipper a few times. Just power it up and reach in.

 

[FanuSanu52]

Could you have sat on it and is there room in your ass next to your head? :D

 

[RUwoz]

Check the cupholder, probably there

 

[OntheBanks]

Al, please post where you have your car parked, someone will be over tonight to do a search for you free of charge.

 

[knightfan7]

Al and yet another car issue. The more things change.......

 

[MADHAT1]

Leave your door open,someone will find the keys for you and drive away searching for the car's owner.

 

[e5fdny]

Doesn't your gf have your other set?

 

[scarlet night]

Please livestream yourself looking through the car so we can help you search

 

[fatsam98]

You could ask the valet?

 

[Scarlet_Scourge]

You could ask the valet?

No, why the hell would he do that, Weirdo.

Posting on a CFB message board is a lot more efficient

 

[Bagarocks]

Could you have sat on it and is there room in your ass next to your head? :D

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

 

[BlockR]

see the thread above..maybe that guy found your key.

 

[greenknight]

This time look with your eyes open

 

[mikershoein]

this is hilarious.

so you checked your ass, under the mat, in the seat break, and you removed the oil pan

any chance the valet put in glove compartment or in visor? what about your pocket

 

[RUtix4me]

Between the visor and the roof...let me know if I win

 

[jerzey devil]

Al...maybe it's in the back seat...next to the Savon Huggins song CD!!

 

[jerzey devil]

Or it could be under the USC of the East blanket!!

 

[lein]

have you looked in the trunk? It may be in the pocket of the dead body that the valet put there.

 

[RU#1fan]

Dude, where's my car ?

 

[rutgersal]

I still haven't found it. This is so nutty, and has me questioning my self worth. thankfully someone on another board gave me a checklist to go through:

Systematic search close to the driver then reaching further....

Drivers door
Left compartment
Cup holders
Sun visor
Under mat
Under seat
Between seat and center hump
Center console compartment
Center ashtray
Behind center I drive
Behind drivers seat pocket (except 320i without premium package)

Front passenger door
Glove compartment
Under passenger seat
Under mat
Sun visor

Rear floor
Rear door compartments
Rear center ashtray, if equipped
Rear mats
Rear center armrest

Trunk

Tucked in by wipers
Gas flap
Edges of engine compartment