Passive Lock Feature
Le Mans Master
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From: Chicago IL
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
Nothing. However, the car's not locked, so anyone can open the door and use the fob in the car to start the engine and steal the car.
Burning Brakes
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From: Dade City Florida
I've used it since the day I picked up the car (daily driver for about 15 months now). Never had a problem and have never locked my fob in the car.
I personally like the horn 'toot' as confirmation that the car has locked. I shut the door and walk away. 8 seconds later, I get the confirmation 'toot'. If you don't want the horn to sound when you are at home, just press the lock button on the fob before the 8 seconds are up. This will lock the car and cancel the confirmation 'toot'.
If you leave the fob in the car and close the door, you will get 3 'toots' to let you know that you are trying to do something stupid. As noted in other posts, the fob will not be detected in the rear hatch area. So, don't throw your for in the back and then close the hatch. This is equivalent to throwing your keys in the trunk and shutting it in any other car.
Passive lock does not cause any battery drain.
I personally like the horn 'toot' as confirmation that the car has locked. I shut the door and walk away. 8 seconds later, I get the confirmation 'toot'. If you don't want the horn to sound when you are at home, just press the lock button on the fob before the 8 seconds are up. This will lock the car and cancel the confirmation 'toot'.
If you leave the fob in the car and close the door, you will get 3 'toots' to let you know that you are trying to do something stupid. As noted in other posts, the fob will not be detected in the rear hatch area. So, don't throw your for in the back and then close the hatch. This is equivalent to throwing your keys in the trunk and shutting it in any other car.
Passive lock does not cause any battery drain.
I love this feature.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Amelia Island,FL ______ or DFW _________ Sold my 05 MS Coupe ____ bought 08 Vert Blk/JSB, 3LT, F55
The only problem I've had is that I sometimes forget to lock my other cars, 'cause those ones require some action to set the locks.
Love it
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Does a locked car put more of a drain on the battery than an unlocked car? No.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
Sorry, it's not a FOB, since it's not an acronym. It's just a fob.
fob1 (fob), n.
1. a small pocket just below the waistline in trousers for a watch, keys, change, etc. Cf. watch pocket.
2. a short chain or ribbon, usually with a medallion or similar ornament, attached to a watch and worn hanging from a pocket.
3. the medallion or ornament itself.
1. a small pocket just below the waistline in trousers for a watch, keys, change, etc. Cf. watch pocket.
2. a short chain or ribbon, usually with a medallion or similar ornament, attached to a watch and worn hanging from a pocket.
3. the medallion or ornament itself.
Pro
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From: St. Louis MO
Got more fob questions
OK, on the fob thing, can someone tell me why is it that when I go to disable the alarm (pressing the fob) it only unlocks the driver side? Also, (while in the car) I have the DIC set to unlock both driver and passenger doors after the ignition is turned off but only the driver side does. I have to hit the unlock button on the door to unlock the passenger's door. I want it set up to unlock both when the ignition is turned off. Any ideas on both my issues?
Team Owner
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
OK, on the fob thing, can someone tell me why is it that when I go to disable the alarm (pressing the fob) it only unlocks the driver side? Also, (while in the car) I have the DIC set to unlock both driver and passenger doors after the ignition is turned off but only the driver side does. I have to hit the unlock button on the door to unlock the passenger's door. I want it set up to unlock both when the ignition is turned off. Any ideas on both my issues?
I'd check my DIC programming for "Auto Unlock" after you shut off the engine. You may have it set for DRIVER instead of BOTH.
Remember that you have 2 fobs and you may not have both fobs programmed the same. Maybe you're using one fob one time, the other fob the next time.
Bow-Tie Guy
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From: Chesapeake VA
I have no doubt auto-locking is a reliable and convenient feature but I don't use it. I carry the fob, car key and a house key. I don't find it difficult to press a button to lock the car. I'm fairly reliable...I've never forgotten to lock the car (when needed) and I've never locked my 'keys' in the car.
No problem with battery drain...either way you go.
No problem with battery drain...either way you go.
