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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 11:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Have you ever unintentionally locked the key inside a vehicle? If more than one applies, pick the one that caused the most trouble: Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running) Yes, left it in the ignition (with engine running) Yes, left it in the trunk Yes, left it elsewhere in the vehicle Yes, but I forget the circumstances I don’t think so / don’t remember No Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Have you ever unintentionally locked the key inside a vehicle? If more than one applies, pick the one that caused the most trouble:
Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running)
Yes, left it in the ignition (with engine running)
Yes, left it in the trunk
Yes, left it elsewhere in the vehicle
Yes, but I forget the circumstances
I don’t think so / don’t remember
No
Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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M_Pruz Rookie Author Flint Posts:89 Points:102,080 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:35:04 PM Ignore M_Pruz Report Abuse Yes. More than once. Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running) Yes, left it in the trunk Yes, left it elsewhere in the vehicle (Seat) Anyone who says that haven't is either fibbing or they just started driving today.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,448 Points:1,168,735 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 8:00:07 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse YES,YEARS AGO.I HAD DODGE DACODA AND IN THE GAS CAP WAS A PLACE FOR A KEY.I PUT A EXTRA ONE IN THERE.SO A COUPLE YEARS AFTER THAT I WAS AT WK. I LOCKED MY KEYS IN THE CAR. I WAS A 188 MILES FROM HOME,SO I CALLED A LOCK SMITH TO COME AND OPEN MY DOOR. $41.00 IT COST ME. HALF WAY HOME I STOPPED SIDE OF THE ROAD GOT OUT AND STARTED TO YELL SOME NASTY WORDS. REMEMBERING MY KEY IN THE CAP. HOW QUICK WE FOR GET.
georgia2girl Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,591 Points:1,388,800 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 7:30:07 AM Ignore georgia2girl Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (with engine running) On a chilly 14 degree morning, went out to warm up the car. Went back inside the house to finish getting ready and came out to find that the automatic locks on the car had malfunctioned and locked the car, (probably due to the frozen weather). AAA came to save the day.
sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 5:59:19 AM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running)
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2012 9:44:19 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running)
awillisant Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,141 Points:607,530 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 4:56:37 AM Ignore awillisant Report Abuse yes, left it in the ignition with engine running.
gizmojoe Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:172 Points:257,135 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 4:45:43 AM Ignore gizmojoe Report Abuse yes
GULFSTREAM Rookie Author Kentucky Posts:47 Points:52,020 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 12:10:59 PM Ignore GULFSTREAM Report Abuse EASY TO DO, BUT IT WAS WAYYYYYYYYYYYY BACK WHEN...
Sumflow Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:65 Points:400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 5:55:06 AM Ignore Sumflow Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running). My girl friend left her keys in the car and it took her two hours to get out.
NoPurpleCar2 All-Star Author Cleveland Posts:502 Points:200,410 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 8:36:57 PM Ignore NoPurpleCar2 Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running)
boops54 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:51 Points:33,970 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 8:51:40 PM Ignore boops54 Report Abuse yes, left in ignition with vehicle not running. Gasing up and turned ignition on to check fuel guage and locks automatically lock. I forgot and shut door not thinking about it.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,448 Points:1,168,735 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 11:32:54 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse YES
Boorus Sophomore Author Cincinnati Posts:110 Points:238,600 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2011 5:57:43 AM Ignore Boorus Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (with engine running)
Z12 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,666 Points:760,640 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2011 6:30:24 PM Ignore Z12 Report Abuse Nope
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,140 Points:1,369,355 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2011 7:33:52 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse Yes, several times
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,409 Points:2,648,280 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Nov 9, 2011 8:36:28 AM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running
georgia2girl Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,591 Points:1,388,800 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Nov 9, 2011 7:31:44 AM Ignore georgia2girl Report Abuse Yes, before we had remote control entry. It was at a time when all one had to do was push a button and shut the car door. I forgot I laid the keys in the passenger seat before gathering my things and leaving the car.
googlee Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,894 Points:639,200 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Nov 9, 2011 7:07:33 AM Ignore googlee Report Abuse yes
awillisant Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,141 Points:607,530 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2011 4:49:05 PM Ignore awillisant Report Abuse yes
awillisant Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,141 Points:607,530 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2011 4:49:05 PM Ignore awillisant Report Abuse yes
tjc09f Veteran Author Tallahassee Posts:468 Points:670,670 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2011 4:32:32 PM Ignore tjc09f Report Abuse Yes, I left them in the passenger seat.
PusaKuting Champion Author Ottawa Posts:3,508 Points:811,015 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2011 4:52:53 PM Ignore PusaKuting Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running)
John_Doe Champion Author Northwest Territories Posts:6,396 Points:978,430 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2011 3:21:26 AM Ignore John_Doe Report Abuse yes
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,970 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2011 12:25:41 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse Yup, more times than I would admit.
renee6 Rookie Author Kansas Posts:59 Points:70,815 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2011 8:38:53 AM Ignore renee6 Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (with engine running)
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2011 9:42:02 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse y
PusaKuting Champion Author Ottawa Posts:3,508 Points:811,015 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2011 10:48:03 AM Ignore PusaKuting Report Abuse yes, i left it in the ignition key (engine not running)
JMarkMurphy Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:1 Points:1,820 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 12:40:03 PM Ignore JMarkMurphy Report Abuse Not since my cars require me to lock driver door with a key. Except that time the piece of junk Windstar decided to lock the door for me. Got out to close a gate, left the engine running for a second, inadvertently closed the door, and that wonderful <sarcasm> feature of the Windstar decided the vehicle was in motion and locked the doors. Worst vehicle I have ever owned, but I digress.
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 12:35:10 AM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse Yes
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2011 6:15:14 AM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse yes
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2011 11:02:26 AM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse yes
cardjim Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,470 Points:2,704,980 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2011 10:34:08 AM Ignore cardjim Report Abuse yes
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2011 10:11:18 AM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse Yes
fedtx Sophomore Author Texas Posts:145 Points:18,635 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2011 4:19:57 PM Ignore fedtx Report Abuse Many years ago I had to push all locks down . My children did it automatically. Once I stepped out to check my car. the motor running and they locked it with the motor running.Now I have never done that. I lock it from my key.
DB2008 All-Star Author Winnipeg Posts:675 Points:239,070 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2011 4:04:13 PM Ignore DB2008 Report Abuse Yes, it was a first (and last) date haha. I met her a few years latter. I didn't lose out on anything.
gdognit1955 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:6,823 Points:1,360,820 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2011 12:23:23 PM Ignore gdognit1955 Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running)
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2011 11:29:23 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse Y
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,619 Points:732,750 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2011 2:36:42 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse No
HardeepWA Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,458 Points:160,460 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 11:45:21 PM Ignore HardeepWA Report Abuse Yes.
mattsage Champion Author Buffalo Posts:4,377 Points:700,650 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 5, 2011 3:47:43 PM Ignore mattsage Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running)
utvolsfan007 Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,976 Points:758,325 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2011 2:39:52 PM Ignore utvolsfan007 Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 5, 2011 8:16:29 PM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse y
linc2011 Rookie Author St. Louis Posts:17 Points:1,570 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2011 9:23:04 AM Ignore linc2011 Report Abuse Yes, left it in the car with engine running with second set in car. It was warming up in a snow storm. It took better than 30 minutes to get in. cold,cold day!
linc2011 Rookie Author St. Louis Posts:17 Points:1,570 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2011 9:22:57 AM Ignore linc2011 Report Abuse Yes, left it in the car with engine running with second set in car. It was warming up in a snow storm. It took better than 30 minutes to get in. cold,cold day!
redranger_cjr Rookie Author Connecticut Posts:7 Points:375 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2011 1:23:19 AM Ignore redranger_cjr Report Abuse Yes, I Have unintentionally locked the key inside a vehicle, Ah many times.. in the ignition (engine not running) in the ignition (with engine running) left it elsewhere in the vehicle, You think I would have learned my lesson, Even locked the spare set of keys on the seat and in the console, Now I only travel with three sets of Keys LOL
DB2008 All-Star Author Winnipeg Posts:675 Points:239,070 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2011 7:59:32 AM Ignore DB2008 Report Abuse Spare key in my wallet.
CaseysWife Rookie Author Oklahoma Posts:7 Points:2,400 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2011 5:01:53 AM Ignore CaseysWife Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (engine not running)
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,448 Points:1,168,735 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2011 7:36:18 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse a long time ago
cardjim Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,470 Points:2,704,980 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2011 9:43:36 AM Ignore cardjim Report Abuse yes
gdognit1955 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:6,823 Points:1,360,820 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2011 2:50:55 AM Ignore gdognit1955 Report Abuse Yes, left it in the ignition (with engine running)