Daft Question

[Gra56]

As you know, the keys for the IS work by emiting a low frequency radio signal. Can you A) takes these on a plane because it is emiting a radio signal and B) does the security scanner at the airport cause any problems to the key?

I know it may be a daft question but any help would be appreciated

[lee_iceman]

Wouldn't have though either of those would be a problem, would seem really strange if you couldn't take a car key onto a plane

[DJ Wozza]

I believe it is a passive transpoder type device so emits nothing

under normal conditions, I only reflects back when scanned by the car.

That's what I was told by a Lexus salesman anyway, may not be a proper

technical thing but sure it wouldn't be a problem mate in either case.

[Rich_Bee]

I've flown loads of times with my keys (at least once every 2 weeks for the last 18 months) and the key's fine and the scanner operator has never asked to see them B)

[SiWhite]

I've flown loads of times with my keys (at least once every 2 weeks for the last 18 months) and the key's fine and the scanner operator has never asked to see them B)

Likewise. Never had a problem on that score.

[Giblet]

likewise, and i certainly would recommend you keep the keys with you and don't pack them. Lots of peiople get caught out when airline loses bags and you arrive back at home airport with no car keys.

also i use the valet facility and always take a spare to keep wih me in case they lock the keys in the car. (still don't trust the keyless system in other people's hands).