Strange horn beeps
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Strange horn beeps
I have my C6 set to silent auto lock after leaving the car. Almost every time I park in my garage (back in) get out, shut door and walk toward the front of the car, the horn gives 3 sharp beeps (annoying because it is amplified in the garage and my neighbors don't need the extra sounds). It never does this any place else even when I walk toward the front of the car after parking. Anyone else have this happen and any suggestions? 
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happens to me also, before I press the "lock" button on the FOB...
maybe it's a reminder to take the FOB and set the alarm ?
does not happen if I walk to the back of the car, or if a door is open...
maybe it's a reminder to take the FOB and set the alarm ?
does not happen if I walk to the back of the car, or if a door is open...
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Do you have the DIC programmed to warn you of a fob left in the car? If so, it sounds like the antennas in the car that detect the fob "think" a fob has been left in the car.
If you do have that programmed, turn it off.
If you do have that programmed, turn it off.
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The system thinks you've left the fob inside car.
What happens when you move away from the car in another direction?
This has been reported before, but I can't remember the fix. RCDLR replacement perhaps?
What happens when you move away from the car in another direction?
This has been reported before, but I can't remember the fix. RCDLR replacement perhaps?
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Fob is in my pocket. I never leave it in my car. Maybe it thinks it's in my car because I have to walk close to the car when parked in the garage. I will try walking close to it when parked outside and see if it honks then. Thanks for the suggestions! What is the RCDLR?
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Fob is in my pocket. I never leave it in my car. Maybe it thinks it's in my car because I have to walk close to the car when parked in the garage. I will try walking close to it when parked outside and see if it honks then. Thanks for the suggestions! What is the RCDLR?
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(good suggestion though)
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Turn off the fob left in the car alarm.
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Try this first, it usually solves the problem. If you cannot completely open the door in the garage and are standing close to the car with the fob in your right pocket, the car, as stated above, believes the fob may still be in the car when you shut the door and gives you a warning.
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My 2009 does this when the "FOB left in the car" warning is activated AND the driver door is not opened very far like when you park in a spot where another car is close. If I am able to swing the door father nothing happens.
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Isn't there a "time" that can be set for the autolock? Max out the time to give you more time to get out of range. ??????
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