keyless entry
Instructor
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From: Mustang Oklahoma
As I recall, if you hold down the door button for more than 2 or 3 seconds, you disable the system. Maybe that's what happened? I don't have my owners manual handy with me, but it mentions in there how to turn the system on or off with the remote.
Last edited by Gixster; Jan 3, 2007 at 12:00 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando FL
Do a few quick tests first to check the health of the receiver.
* Does the PKE light on the panel, light for 2 seconds when the key is turned on.
* Open a window leave key in car, lock the door. Can you rock the car and unlock the
doors.
* Can you go into programming mode and if you can, can you program the remote with the correct responses.
* You can do a selftest using the ALDL connector.
Depending on how far you get will give you information of what might be happening.
* Does the PKE light on the panel, light for 2 seconds when the key is turned on.
* Open a window leave key in car, lock the door. Can you rock the car and unlock the
doors.
* Can you go into programming mode and if you can, can you program the remote with the correct responses.
* You can do a selftest using the ALDL connector.
Depending on how far you get will give you information of what might be happening.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 286
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From: Olympia Washington 91 Z07 Coupe, 6spd, Borla Exhaust, Perf. Ignition, K&N Filter
Do a few quick tests first to check the health of the receiver.
* Does the PKE light on the panel, light for 2 seconds when the key is turned on.
* Open a window leave key in car, lock the door. Can you rock the car and unlock the
doors.
* Can you go into programming mode and if you can, can you program the remote with the correct responses.
* You can do a selftest using the ALDL connector.
Depending on how far you get will give you information of what might be happening.
* Does the PKE light on the panel, light for 2 seconds when the key is turned on.
* Open a window leave key in car, lock the door. Can you rock the car and unlock the
doors.
* Can you go into programming mode and if you can, can you program the remote with the correct responses.
* You can do a selftest using the ALDL connector.
Depending on how far you get will give you information of what might be happening.
Correct me if im wrong on the shock sensor thing, i was just speaking generally.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 5,621
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From: Orlando FL
Rocking the car does not set off the alarm, that is not what happens according to proper book operation. The passive keyless systems employ a function where if the keys are left in the ignition or just laying on the center console, by rocking the car it will unlock the door (not set off the alarm). This is how the system works and so does mine. You can’t lock your keys in the car, it’s a great system when working properly.
The remote is a special unit with a special ball and sensor built in. When the ball has movement, it sends a signal to the receiver and opens the door. Receiver and transmitter have this kind of communication.
The alarm will go off if the car is locked, the keys are not close by and the car is opened without a key or the remote.
The remote is a special unit with a special ball and sensor built in. When the ball has movement, it sends a signal to the receiver and opens the door. Receiver and transmitter have this kind of communication.
The alarm will go off if the car is locked, the keys are not close by and the car is opened without a key or the remote.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 286
Likes: 0
From: Olympia Washington 91 Z07 Coupe, 6spd, Borla Exhaust, Perf. Ignition, K&N Filter
Rocking the car does not set off the alarm, that is not what happens according to proper book operation. The passive keyless systems employ a function where if the keys are left in the ignition or just laying on the center console, by rocking the car it will unlock the door (not set off the alarm). This is how the system works and so does mine. You can’t lock your keys in the car, it’s a great system when working properly.
The remote is a special unit with a special ball and sensor built in. When the ball has movement, it sends a signal to the receiver and opens the door. Receiver and transmitter have this kind of communication.
The alarm will go off if the car is locked, the keys are not close by and the car is opened without a key or the remote.
The remote is a special unit with a special ball and sensor built in. When the ball has movement, it sends a signal to the receiver and opens the door. Receiver and transmitter have this kind of communication.
The alarm will go off if the car is locked, the keys are not close by and the car is opened without a key or the remote.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,324
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From: Charlotte NC
This has happened to me and resetting it in this manner cleared the issue up.That PKE system can be pretty sensitive. Some time ago before buying a second fob, I left my keys on the driver's seat and closed the door unintentionally. To my amazement, the security system set itself on. I was locked out
Knowing the PKE way though, I was able to slide a coat hanger carefully in and simply 'nudge' the keys...the locks popped and I was in. Must have been a blind spot?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 5,621
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From: Orlando FL
This has happened to me and resetting it in this manner cleared the issue up.That PKE system can be pretty sensitive. Some time ago before buying a second fob, I left my keys on the driver's seat and closed the door unintentionally. To my amazement, the security system set itself on. I was locked out
Knowing the PKE way though, I was able to slide a coat hanger carefully in and simply 'nudge' the keys...the locks popped and I was in. Must have been a blind spot?
Someone had a similar problem, FOB would not respond when shook. The fix turned out to be the ball and the area it sets in was dirty. I believe it was cleaned up with some alcohol or cleaner (I would not use oil base). It was the fix for that problem.
I have never been down this road myself so cannot offer any personal experience. And yes your right, it is a sensitive system.
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