996 Unlocking Problem

[maxxuk]

Guys,

Went out to my car the other day, after having been standing for 4-5 days, pushed the button on my key........and nothing. Tried my spare key......nothing. Panic set in, and then I remembered - in the old days, you actually used the key !! So I try it, set the alarm off, and then the key button worked again, turned off the alarm, and it's been fine since.

Could it be just the batteries in the keys ?? or something more sinister ?? anybody else experience this ??

Mark.

[Vesuvius 996]

maxxuk said:

Guys,

Went out to my car the other day, after having been standing for 4-5 days, pushed the button on my key........and nothing. Tried my spare key......nothing. Panic set in, and then I remembered - in the old days, you actually used the key !! So I try it, set the alarm off, and then the key button worked again, turned off the alarm, and it's been fine since.

Could it be just the batteries in the keys ?? or something more sinister ?? anybody else experience this ??

Mark.

Normal - it's sleep mode.

[fidgits]

the alarm switches off the remote locking after 5 days to stop it draining the battery.

You open the door with the key, insert key into ignition - turn on, then off, close door, and hit button - the car will fully unlock and be back to normal.

[maxxuk]

Furry Muff.....Thats sorted that then.

[thegoose]

fidgits said:

the alarm switches off the remote locking after 5 days to stop it draining the battery.

You open the door with the key, insert key into ignition - turn on, then off, close door, and hit button - the car will fully unlock and be back to normal.

You shouldn't need to open the door (which sets the alarm off), just unlock with key (leave door closed) then use the key button to lock and it will then work as normal - without having to set the alarm off.

[fidgits]

thegoose said:

fidgits said:

the alarm switches off the remote locking after 5 days to stop it draining the battery.

You open the door with the key, insert key into ignition - turn on, then off, close door, and hit button - the car will fully unlock and be back to normal.

You shouldn't need to open the door (which sets the alarm off), just unlock with key (leave door closed) then use the key button to lock and it will then work as normal - without having to set the alarm off.

nope - doesnt work for me...

The key fob DOES NOT work until the key's been in the ignition for me...

[magic torch]

With my additional security, I don't have this problem.

I can remote start mine too, did I mention that?

[sleep envy]

magic torch said:

With my additional security, I don't have this problem.

I can remote start mine too, did I mention that?

hope you never forget to leave it in neutral

uch:

[ballcock]

fidgits said:

thegoose said:

fidgits said:

the alarm switches off the remote locking after 5 days to stop it draining the battery.

You open the door with the key, insert key into ignition - turn on, then off, close door, and hit button - the car will fully unlock and be back to normal.

You shouldn't need to open the door (which sets the alarm off), just unlock with key (leave door closed) then use the key button to lock and it will then work as normal - without having to set the alarm off.

nope - doesnt work for me...

The key fob DOES NOT work until the key's been in the ignition for me...

That's not working correctly for you so Fidg .. Mine wakes up as soon as I manually unlock it ...

[magic torch]

sleep envy said:

magic torch said:

With my additional security, I don't have this problem.

I can remote start mine too, did I mention that?

hope you never forget to leave it in neutral

uch:

Doesn't start if it's in gear.

[fidgits]

magic torch said:

sleep envy said:

magic torch said:

With my additional security, I don't have this problem.

I can remote start mine too, did I mention that?

hope you never forget to leave it in neutral

uch:

Doesn't start if it's in gear.

so what have you got on it?

or is it a secret?

[sleep envy]

fidgits said:

magic torch said:

sleep envy said:

magic torch said:

With my additional security, I don't have this problem.

I can remote start mine too, did I mention that?

hope you never forget to leave it in neutral

uch:

Doesn't start if it's in gear.

so what have you got on it?

or is it a secret?

sounds like a Clifford Auto start module

[magic torch]

fidgits said:

magic torch said:

sleep envy said:

magic torch said:

With my additional security, I don't have this problem.

I can remote start mine too, did I mention that?

hope you never forget to leave it in neutral

uch:

Doesn't start if it's in gear.

so what have you got on it?

or is it a secret?

I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill everyone that reads this thread.

[ballcock]

Jeez .. I'm glad I didn't read it ..

[deevee]

Me neither!

On O/P's question - the 'official' way to wake your 996 from sleep mode is to put the key in the door, turn the key to unlock and with the key still in the same position, press the unlock button on the key. Hey presto! All awake and raring to go again!

[fidgits]

magic torch said:

fidgits said:

magic torch said:

sleep envy said:

magic torch said:

With my additional security, I don't have this problem.

I can remote start mine too, did I mention that?

hope you never forget to leave it in neutral

uch:

Doesn't start if it's in gear.

so what have you got on it?

or is it a secret?

I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill everyone that reads this thread.

wow - you'd be THAT embaressed

it could only be a Wilko's special for you to rather kill someone than admit the manufacturer!

[B15TT0]

sleep envy said:

fidgits said:

magic torch said:

sleep envy said:

magic torch said:

With my additional security, I don't have this problem.

I can remote start mine too, did I mention that?

hope you never forget to leave it in neutral

uch:

Doesn't start if it's in gear.

so what have you got on it?

or is it a secret?

sounds like a Clifford Auto start module

Sounds like a small man left inside everytime you lock up, who sits there waiting for your next outing. One eye permanently fixed on the door to your abode, waiting for the handle to turn, your head to show and the nod to be received. Once activated in this manner he will check the car's not in gear, start it with your spare key, unlock the doors from the inside, check your mirror and seat adjustments and turn the cappucino maker on, before folding himself into the central armrest cubby from whence he came. Am i right?

Saw this system being advertised at a show a while back...

[fidgits]

B15TT0 said:

Sounds like a small man left inside everytime you lock up, who sits there waiting for your next outing. One eye permanently fixed on the door to your abode, waiting for the handle to turn, your head to show and the nod to be received. Once activated in this manner he will check the car's not in gear, start it with your spare key, unlock the doors from the inside, check your mirror and seat adjustments and turn the cappucino maker on, before folding himself into the central armrest cubby from whence he came. Am i right?

Saw this system being advertised at a show a while back...

I know i said i'm thinking of looking for a new job, but i'm really not that desperate

[magic torch]

sleep envy said:

fidgits said:

magic torch said:

sleep envy said:

magic torch said:

With my additional security, I don't have this problem.

I can remote start mine too, did I mention that?

hope you never forget to leave it in neutral

uch:

Doesn't start if it's in gear.

so what have you got on it?

or is it a secret?

sounds like a Clifford Auto start module

That's part of it, I'm gonna have to maim you now.

[sleep envy]

can you wait until Sunday night? it's just that I've been looking forward to this weekend for some time