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Old 05-15-2013, 01:22 PM
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Default lock/unlock does not flash the headlights

I searched the forums and found out that most of unlock/lock questions are in regards to getting a beep or honk when locking the car.

My questions is getting the headlights to flash. My car does not flash when locking/unlocking the car. Is this an option that can be turned on? It would be helpful to get confirmation that the car is locked from a distance.

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Mine flashes the turn signals. Does yours do that?
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Mine flashes ones when i unlock it and twice when i lock it and arm it. If the car is unlocked, and i hit the button twice really quick, it will beep the horn and the light will stay on for couple of seconds solid and it will be locked and armed.

I think the fob is an absolute piece of s...t and can not believe they made it this way. First off, put two buttons, lock and unlock so i know what i am doing, and the range?!? Some times from two feet it's a challenge.
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and the range?!? Some times from two feet it's a challenge.
Theres a TSB and easy fix for that. Mines at least 60 to 80 feet now.
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Originally Posted by KrazyK
Theres a TSB and easy fix for that. Mines at least 60 to 80 feet now.
Indeed there is, thanks KK. It's the second last TSB on the 10th page on Renntech.
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Originally Posted by Nedster
Mine flashes ones when i unlock it and twice when i lock it and arm it. If the car is unlocked, and i hit the button twice really quick, it will beep the horn and the light will stay on for couple of seconds solid and it will be locked and armed.
FYI, two quick hits of the fob lock disables the interior IR sensors (hence the beep from the horn).
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How do you reengage the ir sensors again?
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FYI, two quick hits of the fob lock disables the interior IR sensors (hence the beep from the horn).
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unlock and relock with one press of fob.
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Originally Posted by wross996tt
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Mine flashes ones when i unlock it and twice when i lock it and arm it. If the car is unlocked, and i hit the button twice really quick, it will beep the horn and the light will stay on for couple of seconds solid and it will be locked and armed.
FYI, two quick hits of the fob lock disables the interior IR sensors (hence the beep from the horn).
Did not know that, thanks! what are the instances when you'd rather arm your car without IR sensors?
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When you leave fido in the car while running into the store so that he can destroy your leather in quiet

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Did not know that, thanks! what are the instances when you'd rather arm your car without IR sensors?
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When you leave fido in the car while running into the store so that he can destroy your leather in quiet
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Originally Posted by Nedster
Indeed there is, thanks KK. It's the second last TSB on the 10th page on Renntech.
TSB? Help me out with the lingo.
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If you are a member on Renntech.org you can access all TSBs plus some manuals plus...much more
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