Newbie funny story
01-17-2013, 12:13 AM
#1
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Newbie funny story
So, last night I decided to take my remote apart to clean it inside and out. In the process, I pulled the battery out but left it out, being that it needs to be replaced.
Fastforward to this afternoon: I was at work and, in talking w/ a good friend of mine, offered to show him all the mods I've done to the car. We walk out to the garage (where I typically leave the car during the weekdays), approach the car and, long and behold, the alarm will not disarm. OH S@&t! I forgot about the battery. I tell my friend "No worries, I should be able to open the car w/ the key, which will unlock the door and disarm the alarm". I slip the key in the door lock, turn the key, and... next thing I know the darn alarm is off to the races. I try everything to shut it up: key in the ignition, tried turning it over, key back in the door, etc... Needless to say, I couldn't shut the freakin' thing off lol I locked the car and walked away laughing with the sound of the alarm in the background. (Eventually, it shut off.)
Lesson: don't try to open or drive your car if your remote is out of commission as your ears will pay the price lol I think I've read somewhere that there is an overide process but will research.
Anyone have a RK-116 they don't need? I only have one and would like to have a 2nd in-hand...just in case.
Fastforward to this afternoon: I was at work and, in talking w/ a good friend of mine, offered to show him all the mods I've done to the car. We walk out to the garage (where I typically leave the car during the weekdays), approach the car and, long and behold, the alarm will not disarm. OH S@&t! I forgot about the battery. I tell my friend "No worries, I should be able to open the car w/ the key, which will unlock the door and disarm the alarm". I slip the key in the door lock, turn the key, and... next thing I know the darn alarm is off to the races. I try everything to shut it up: key in the ignition, tried turning it over, key back in the door, etc... Needless to say, I couldn't shut the freakin' thing off lol I locked the car and walked away laughing with the sound of the alarm in the background. (Eventually, it shut off.)
Lesson: don't try to open or drive your car if your remote is out of commission as your ears will pay the price lol I think I've read somewhere that there is an overide process but will research.
Anyone have a RK-116 they don't need? I only have one and would like to have a 2nd in-hand...just in case.
01-17-2013, 01:36 AM
#2
I believe the solution is in the manual. You can even mechanically close the sunroof with a flat car battery - Porsche thought of everything.
One of the first things I did when I purchased my 993 last year was read the manual from cover to cover (yes, while sitting in the car).
One of the first things I did when I purchased my 993 last year was read the manual from cover to cover (yes, while sitting in the car).
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01-17-2013, 10:25 PM
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A bunch of comedians!
Those were the four longest minutes of the day. Of course, as the alarm is blasting and echoing in the garage, an innocent bystander his eye-balling us as I'm doing the alarm dance.
Those were the four longest minutes of the day. Of course, as the alarm is blasting and echoing in the garage, an innocent bystander his eye-balling us as I'm doing the alarm dance.
01-17-2013, 10:29 PM
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01-17-2013, 10:56 PM
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Not just any chant but kumbaya. Seriously dont feel alone most of us have been there. Programming the fob is up there with changing the cabin air filter When you're ready to take on the task search the forum and feel free to reach out.
Last edited by pcarrera993; 01-18-2013 at 01:21 PM.
