Yesterday I locked my keys in the trunk of my '07 GX. I called the Auto Club to have them open the door. Once the Auto Club tow truck got there we found out a little more about the Honda security system.
The tow truck driver put the little "balloon" in the upper corner of the door, pumped it up to pry the door open enough to hit the inside door locks. He hit both the door lock switches on the front doors. Honda thwarted his efforts though; the door didn't unlock. He ended up having to pull the trunk lever on the floor. (then the horn blows)
It appears the security system works like this:
You turn the engine off.
You take the key out of the ignition.
You get out of the car, close and lock the door.
In about 30 seconds the security system disables the inside door locks.
Moral of the story: Don't lock one of your black keys and the valet (gray) key in the car, while leaving the other black key at home! (38 miles away, one way)
I'm going to the dealer to see about getting another valet key made. Something nice and flat to fit into my wallet.
Bill
The tow truck driver put the little "balloon" in the upper corner of the door, pumped it up to pry the door open enough to hit the inside door locks. He hit both the door lock switches on the front doors. Honda thwarted his efforts though; the door didn't unlock. He ended up having to pull the trunk lever on the floor. (then the horn blows)
It appears the security system works like this:
You turn the engine off.
You take the key out of the ignition.
You get out of the car, close and lock the door.
In about 30 seconds the security system disables the inside door locks.
Moral of the story: Don't lock one of your black keys and the valet (gray) key in the car, while leaving the other black key at home! (38 miles away, one way)
I'm going to the dealer to see about getting another valet key made. Something nice and flat to fit into my wallet.

Bill
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