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Old Aug 13, 2020 | 09:52 AM
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OK I will admit I am overweight but still squeeze in the Corvette seats. But for some reason when I enter or exit the vehicle the trunk release button get pushed on the remote. I keep the remote in my front pants pocket. Anyway to make it double press instead of single to open the trunk lid? I know the best solution would be to lose weight - like that's going to happen... and no I will not be posting photos
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You aren't hitting the button on the dash to open the trunk with your knee are you?

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Put the fob in your other pocket or buy a silicon or leather case for it
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You aren't hitting the button on the dash to open the trunk with your knee are you?

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Put the fob in your other pocket or buy a silicon or leather case for it
I agree are buy a larger set of pants so you have more room for the keys in your pocket..
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Originally Posted by 70vetteinpieces
OK I will admit I am overweight but still squeeze in the Corvette seats. But for some reason when I enter or exit the vehicle the trunk release button get pushed on the remote. I keep the remote in my front pants pocket. Anyway to make it double press instead of single to open the trunk lid? I know the best solution would be to lose weight - like that's going to happen... and no I will not be posting photos
No. You can’t reprogram the FOB.
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Originally Posted by eboggs_jkvl
You aren't hitting the button on the dash to open the trunk with your knee are you?

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I'm 6'2" and this happens to me often when entering or exiting my Stingray. I'm willing to bet the OP is doing the same thing and its not his FOB. Its only frustrating when I hit in when I enter the car, but normally my wife will step out and close the hatch for me.
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Originally Posted by Akcajunz
I'm 6'2" and this happens to me often when entering or exiting my Stingray. I'm willing to bet the OP is doing the same thing and its not his FOB. Its only frustrating when I hit in when I enter the car, but normally my wife will step out and close the hatch for me.
don't think getting a wife is an affordable solution. will have to watch my knees
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Can’t make the fob a double press that I know of.
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Originally Posted by eboggs_jkvl
You aren't hitting the button on the dash to open the trunk with your knee are you?

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I do that occasionally, long legs.

I attach my FOB to my belt loops. I always wear my shirt out, so, no one can see it.
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Maybe try keeping the fob in your hand and set it in the car until you exit. Then grab it and set it in them pockets
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I think the trunk release button is too easily triggered by a knee. Happens to me often.
Should that turn out to be what is happening in your case, a CF member here
came up with a good idea:


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Originally Posted by Mako72
I think the trunk release button is too easily triggered by a knee. Happens to me often.
Should that turn out to be what is happening in your case, a CF member here
came up with a good idea:

True, that will help but I have 2 buttons down there. A trunk release and an alarm over-ride. They sit side by side and that "fix" would be an issue for the alarm button.

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Put it on a lanyard and wear it as a necklace
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I do this quite often but it is not the fob buf my knee hitting the dash button on entry.
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You can buy a relay that makes it a double tap on eBay, or lets put it this way you can for a 5th Gen Camaro.
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Originally Posted by Mako72
I think the trunk release button is too easily triggered by a knee. Happens to me often.
Should that turn out to be what is happening in your case, a CF member here
came up with a good idea:
That's brilliant!
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Put it on a lanyard and wear it as a necklace
Nice fobs!
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You CAN lose weight and it will do far more for you than keeping your trunk closed.
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Nice fobs!
Hahaha

I keep telling you all to keep the fob In your bra.

For years, I've been advocating it!


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Originally Posted by FX VETTE
Put the fob in your other pocket or buy a silicon or leather case for it
^^^this. I have a silicon one and in over 6 years of C7 ownership, I have NEVER butt dialed it
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