What if the key fob dies?

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John Christopher

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Unless it something really simple to assemble, I will follow the directions. It saves a lot of time and ******** in long run.
 
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I have searched for the "socket" for the retractable key inside the console as the OM describes after removing it from the keyfob and have yet to find it! Anyone have a pic??

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The key inside the fob is just for unlocking the door if the battery in the fob is dead. To start the car you either put the whole fob inside of something or place it on something and the car will start. I very briefly looked for it in the console, but my wife has so much junk in there and I didn't feel like digging thru it all, but I didn't notice it either.
 

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I have a snapout storage compartment for pens and stuff there......nope, I just went out and pulled that compartment with the mesh pouch out of the way and wala....just like you show with the keyfob outline and all!

Thanks....I had been looking for a slot for the actual key....duh<LOL>!


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I read that Andy but I interpreted "insert the passive key" as removing the key from the keyfob and finding a cylinder to insert it into in the console. Had they stated "insert the keyfob" which is really what they meant.... I would have understood it more clearly.

Of course the possibility is very real that I'm just a ******* sometimes too!! <LOL>

Thanks!

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I had seen it before but, I couldn't figure out what it was for until I saw your picture. :D We just bought my wife a 2017 Escape and it has the same key. I'll have to look in her owner's manual to see where they hid the socket in her car.
 
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