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With some car models, the key is inserted into a slot in the dashboard. The key is then momentarily turned to start the car. I had three cars with this setup; an MB, a BMW and a VW Touareg. Those slots enable the socket to hold onto the key so it doesn't fall on the floor when inserting. The same key body is used for key-less entry setups.
Last edited by Fahrer; 09-16-2017 at 04:46 AM.
Reason: clarification
With some car models, the key is inserted into a slot in the dashboard. The key is then momentarily turned to start the car. I had three cars with this setup; an MB, a BMW and a VW Touareg. Those slots enable the socket to hold onto the key so it doesn't fall on the floor when inserting. The same key body is used for key-less entry setups.
And all along I was thinking it was a good pry point to split the housing for battery replacement.
09-16-2017, 03:02 AM
Slots in key fob - purpose?
