Disable remote panic button
Team Owner
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From: Chandler, AZ It's a Dry Heat.
Sat on mine again tonight at the gas station while everyone turned, stared, and waited until I shut the damn thing off. Of course it was in my pocket and under my leg with the seatbelt fastened, so the silencing operation was less than precipitous. The only redeeming thing of the whole episode is that I managed to leave without killing the motor a I let the clutch out.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Pacific Northwest
St. Jude Donor '06
Is that a panic button in your pocket or are you just..............well................yo u know. 
Seriously, I've never set mine off once. I keep it in my left pocket and my change, etc. in my right pocket. Is there other stuff in your pocket along with the FOB?
Seriously, I've never set mine off once. I keep it in my left pocket and my change, etc. in my right pocket. Is there other stuff in your pocket along with the FOB?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,488
Likes: 27
From: Long Island NY
No need to disable the panic button.
Just get a "FOB Jacket". Check out below link for details.
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...81ba7774e1b765
Per my own observations, the FOB Jacket provides FOUR very useful functions:
1. - Shrouds the buttons to a good degree and will definitely reduce the possibility of a button getting pressed while inside your pocket and thus reduce the possibility of an accidental alarm trip
2. - Adds a layer of physical protection, you can drop your FOB on the concrete and the rubber jacket will absorb the shock - will protect the FOB from getting all scratched up over time too.
3. - The rubber of the FOB jacket is indeed "rubbery" - and very "grabby"... the FOB will no longer be able to accidentally slide out of your pocket. The FOB jacket will NOT slide on material, period, where as the bare FOB will slide very easily.
4. - You can order the FOB jacket in one of a bunch of different colors. If you do a lot of walking and hiking, you may wish to get a bright colored FOB jacket, such as bright yellow, to help you find the FOB if you ever drop it. Also, you can get two different colored jackets to help identify each of your two FOBs, etc.
Just get a "FOB Jacket". Check out below link for details.
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...81ba7774e1b765
Per my own observations, the FOB Jacket provides FOUR very useful functions:
1. - Shrouds the buttons to a good degree and will definitely reduce the possibility of a button getting pressed while inside your pocket and thus reduce the possibility of an accidental alarm trip
2. - Adds a layer of physical protection, you can drop your FOB on the concrete and the rubber jacket will absorb the shock - will protect the FOB from getting all scratched up over time too.
3. - The rubber of the FOB jacket is indeed "rubbery" - and very "grabby"... the FOB will no longer be able to accidentally slide out of your pocket. The FOB jacket will NOT slide on material, period, where as the bare FOB will slide very easily.
4. - You can order the FOB jacket in one of a bunch of different colors. If you do a lot of walking and hiking, you may wish to get a bright colored FOB jacket, such as bright yellow, to help you find the FOB if you ever drop it. Also, you can get two different colored jackets to help identify each of your two FOBs, etc.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,486
Likes: 1,658
From: Las Vegas NV
If it has the type of switches as most other GM remotes -- this should work:
1) Pop open the remote with a coin (just as if you were going to replace the battery)
2) Seperate the outer plastic casing and rubber buttons from the inner circuit board (should just pull gently apart... no glue or screws are used).
3) Cut a small piece of tape and place it over the Panic Button contacts on the circuit board -- tape will be between the contacts and the outer rubber button. Be careful not to place the tape over any other button contacts. Looking at the layout of the buttons will allow you to determine which contacts need to be covered.
4) Reassemble and snap remote back together.
Should take you all of about 5 minutes, and should prevent the panic button from being activated.
Cheers,
Kent
1) Pop open the remote with a coin (just as if you were going to replace the battery)
2) Seperate the outer plastic casing and rubber buttons from the inner circuit board (should just pull gently apart... no glue or screws are used).
3) Cut a small piece of tape and place it over the Panic Button contacts on the circuit board -- tape will be between the contacts and the outer rubber button. Be careful not to place the tape over any other button contacts. Looking at the layout of the buttons will allow you to determine which contacts need to be covered.
4) Reassemble and snap remote back together.
Should take you all of about 5 minutes, and should prevent the panic button from being activated.
Cheers,
Kent
Last edited by Kent1999; Nov 13, 2008 at 09:20 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Springfield MO
I seem to set off the panic mode on my FOB everytime I wsh the car. The problem I have is that when I push any button on the FOB, it won't shut off. I have to open the door and start the engine to shut the alarm off. I know I'm doing something wrong....anyone care to tell me what to do right.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,768
Likes: 19
From: ABQ NM
No need to disable the panic button.
Just get a "FOB Jacket". Check out below link for details.
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...81ba7774e1b765
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Just get a "FOB Jacket". Check out below link for details.
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...81ba7774e1b765
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From: Retired USCG North Georgia
If it has the type of switches as most other GM remotes -- this should work:
1) Pop open the remote with a coin (just as if you were going to replace the battery)
2) Seperate the outer plastic casing and rubber buttons from the inner circuit board (should just pull gently apart... no glue or screws are used).
3) Cut a small piece of tape and place it over the Panic Button contacts on the circuit board -- tape will be between the contacts and the outer rubber button. Be careful not to place the tape over any other button contacts. Looking at the layout of the buttons will allow you to determine which contacts need to be covered.
4) Reassemble and snap remote back together.
Should take you all of about 5 minutes, and should prevent the panic button from being activated.
Cheers,
Kent
1) Pop open the remote with a coin (just as if you were going to replace the battery)
2) Seperate the outer plastic casing and rubber buttons from the inner circuit board (should just pull gently apart... no glue or screws are used).
3) Cut a small piece of tape and place it over the Panic Button contacts on the circuit board -- tape will be between the contacts and the outer rubber button. Be careful not to place the tape over any other button contacts. Looking at the layout of the buttons will allow you to determine which contacts need to be covered.
4) Reassemble and snap remote back together.
Should take you all of about 5 minutes, and should prevent the panic button from being activated.
Cheers,
Kent
On my key ring I have my Scion key and remote, Vette fob and three keys for my house. They get pressing together and set off the panic alarm.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Hope, Arkansas - '07 LMB Coupe
Cruise-In VIII Veteran
I seem to set off the panic mode on my FOB everytime I wsh the car. The problem I have is that when I push any button on the FOB, it won't shut off. I have to open the door and start the engine to shut the alarm off. I know I'm doing something wrong....anyone care to tell me what to do right.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,026
Likes: 178
From: Jacksonville, NC
I have the same issue. Just curious, do you have a window valet. I'm wondering if that has something to do with it.
I seem to set off the panic mode on my FOB everytime I wsh the car. The problem I have is that when I push any button on the FOB, it won't shut off. I have to open the door and start the engine to shut the alarm off. I know I'm doing something wrong....anyone care to tell me what to do right.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,042
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From: Bedford, TX
If it has the type of switches as most other GM remotes -- this should work:
1) Pop open the remote with a coin (just as if you were going to replace the battery)
2) Seperate the outer plastic casing and rubber buttons from the inner circuit board (should just pull gently apart... no glue or screws are used).
3) Cut a small piece of tape and place it over the Panic Button contacts on the circuit board -- tape will be between the contacts and the outer rubber button. Be careful not to place the tape over any other button contacts. Looking at the layout of the buttons will allow you to determine which contacts need to be covered.
4) Reassemble and snap remote back together.
Should take you all of about 5 minutes, and should prevent the panic button from being activated.
Cheers,
Kent
1) Pop open the remote with a coin (just as if you were going to replace the battery)
2) Seperate the outer plastic casing and rubber buttons from the inner circuit board (should just pull gently apart... no glue or screws are used).
3) Cut a small piece of tape and place it over the Panic Button contacts on the circuit board -- tape will be between the contacts and the outer rubber button. Be careful not to place the tape over any other button contacts. Looking at the layout of the buttons will allow you to determine which contacts need to be covered.
4) Reassemble and snap remote back together.
Should take you all of about 5 minutes, and should prevent the panic button from being activated.
Cheers,
Kent
I'd recommend a little square of Scotch tape to do the trick.
I've never had this problem with the Vette fob, but sometimes I've had my garage door go up or down while doing yard work because bending over made the opener remote button get pushed.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 17,373
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From: Chatsworth California
If it has the type of switches as most other GM remotes -- this should work:
1) Pop open the remote with a coin (just as if you were going to replace the battery)
2) Seperate the outer plastic casing and rubber buttons from the inner circuit board (should just pull gently apart... no glue or screws are used).
3) Cut a small piece of tape and place it over the Panic Button contacts on the circuit board -- tape will be between the contacts and the outer rubber button. Be careful not to place the tape over any other button contacts. Looking at the layout of the buttons will allow you to determine which contacts need to be covered.
4) Reassemble and snap remote back together.
Should take you all of about 5 minutes, and should prevent the panic button from being activated.
Cheers,
Kent
1) Pop open the remote with a coin (just as if you were going to replace the battery)
2) Seperate the outer plastic casing and rubber buttons from the inner circuit board (should just pull gently apart... no glue or screws are used).
3) Cut a small piece of tape and place it over the Panic Button contacts on the circuit board -- tape will be between the contacts and the outer rubber button. Be careful not to place the tape over any other button contacts. Looking at the layout of the buttons will allow you to determine which contacts need to be covered.
4) Reassemble and snap remote back together.
Should take you all of about 5 minutes, and should prevent the panic button from being activated.
Cheers,
Kent
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,419
Likes: 2
From: "Cedar Valley" (Northeastern) Iowa
After having similiar issues with our 2005 (I ran the FOB battery down several times while crowded in my pocket), I put the FOB without key on a tether and loop it through my belt loop. If I am in the car it hangs in my lap....when I'm out of the car, I either leave it hang on the tether or put in in my pocket....depending on where/what I'm doing. Never have had a problem since
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Springfield MO
Nope, don't have a window valet. Only mods to the car is the 427 emblems on the hood and the M2W exhaust control. I read in the owners manual about pushing any button on the FOB to cancel the alarm, but only starting the car will cancel it(on my 09).
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Chandler, AZ It's a Dry Heat.
I had a real special nite a while back when my wife showed up at a party in the SC Regal I had at the time and me in the truck. Both fobs in my pocket and both in her purse. I sat on one fob, don't know which, and the horn goes off. Next thing you know, both my wife and I are simultaneously turning alarms on and off like a Laurel and Hardy clip. There was enough soak time on beverages at the time that we made great entertainment and conversation for all.
The neighbors didn't complain, fortunately.
Enough with the anecdotes, I like the tape over the contacts idea. I'll crack it open this weekend (it's the "new, improved", and larger '08 fob) and see if I can't make that work.
Good idea, thanks for the post.
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
No need to disable the panic button.
Just get a "FOB Jacket". Check out below link for details.
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...81ba7774e1b765
Per my own observations, the FOB Jacket provides FOUR very useful functions:
1. - Shrouds the buttons to a good degree and will definitely reduce the possibility of a button getting pressed while inside your pocket and thus reduce the possibility of an accidental alarm trip
2. - Adds a layer of physical protection, you can drop your FOB on the concrete and the rubber jacket will absorb the shock - will protect the FOB from getting all scratched up over time too.
3. - The rubber of the FOB jacket is indeed "rubbery" - and very "grabby"... the FOB will no longer be able to accidentally slide out of your pocket. The FOB jacket will NOT slide on material, period, where as the bare FOB will slide very easily.
4. - You can order the FOB jacket in one of a bunch of different colors. If you do a lot of walking and hiking, you may wish to get a bright colored FOB jacket, such as bright yellow, to help you find the FOB if you ever drop it. Also, you can get two different colored jackets to help identify each of your two FOBs, etc.
Just get a "FOB Jacket". Check out below link for details.
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...81ba7774e1b765
Per my own observations, the FOB Jacket provides FOUR very useful functions:
1. - Shrouds the buttons to a good degree and will definitely reduce the possibility of a button getting pressed while inside your pocket and thus reduce the possibility of an accidental alarm trip
2. - Adds a layer of physical protection, you can drop your FOB on the concrete and the rubber jacket will absorb the shock - will protect the FOB from getting all scratched up over time too.
3. - The rubber of the FOB jacket is indeed "rubbery" - and very "grabby"... the FOB will no longer be able to accidentally slide out of your pocket. The FOB jacket will NOT slide on material, period, where as the bare FOB will slide very easily.
4. - You can order the FOB jacket in one of a bunch of different colors. If you do a lot of walking and hiking, you may wish to get a bright colored FOB jacket, such as bright yellow, to help you find the FOB if you ever drop it. Also, you can get two different colored jackets to help identify each of your two FOBs, etc.