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Jun 12, 2011 | 03:58 PM

MisterC

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From: Rowlett Texas

Magic deck lid?

Almost every time I walk behind my car with the fob in my pocket the deck pops open. Anyone else have that problem?

Jun 12, 2011 | 04:09 PM

blackmagicZ

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Been there, done that. Mostly when I'll kneel down to tie my shoes. I either pop the trunk or set off the alarm. I've set the alarm off just getting into the car.

Jun 12, 2011 | 04:18 PM

bolivar

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Or, the push-button is stuck closed and when the car senses the fob, the button is pushed so the deck opens.

Jun 12, 2011 | 04:25 PM

gerryt

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It's a sign your baby loves you.

Jun 12, 2011 | 04:33 PM

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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18

It's like butt dialing a cellphone

Get a FOB cover (that recesses the buttons) and you'll go back to simply being asked "is that a FOB in your pocket are are you glad to see me?"

Jun 12, 2011 | 04:36 PM

Gearhead Jim

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KenHorse

It's like butt dialing a cellphone

Get a FOB cover (that recesses the buttons) and you'll go back to simply being asked "is that a FOB in your pocket are are you glad to see me?"

If the problem persists, you can try cutting a thin, semi-rigid piece of plastic to slide inside the fob jacket and protect the buttons. I had to do that with the "improved" fob on our 2009.

BTW, nice pic of the car, with the trunk closed.

Jun 12, 2011 | 05:52 PM

MisterC

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From: Rowlett Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerryt

It's a sign your baby loves you.

I think I like this one, at least I'll know it loves me. I'll probably get a FOB cover anyway in case it's really fickle.

Thanks for the responses, guys.

Jun 12, 2011 | 05:57 PM

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Jun 12, 2011 | 06:07 PM

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quit popping the blue pills

Jun 12, 2011 | 06:19 PM

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From: Big Sky Country Montana

Ya just gotta get some looser pants! I find that bending, of any sorts, will either open/lock the doors, pop the trunk, or set off the 'panic' horn. The fob works best in my cargo shorts in the bulky lower pockets.