Automatic re-locking; did you know?
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To be fair I think it's one of those that you only notice in situations where it would be irritating. Otherwise it is quietly doing its job because you had no need to get in the car after an "accidental" unlock.
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I'm aware of the horn beep to indicate a fault...but there is no way for the Durametric to program the horn beep on lock...if you know how to do it please share - folks have been trying to do it for years and no one has.
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Yes, I have known about this function since my 996 ownership days and I like it. I like not having to use separate lock & unlock buttons as there is no need for separate buttons. If the car is locked and you press the lock/unlock button, it unlocks the car. If it is unlocked and you press the button, it will lock the car. It is really a very simple and functional design.
Also with on less button, the key is lighter, which makes the car go faster!
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Also with on less button, the key is lighter, which makes the car go faster!
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Yeah, been that way at least since the 9x6 cars.
I like separate buttons though. With one button if you aren't sure if you locked it or not you have to be in a place to see the lights flash (at least on the 996) to see if your second attempt locked or unlocked it and in the later you then have to do it again (and possibly continue to repeat the process if you are unlucky). With a separate button there is no question about the operation no mater how may times you press it. We run into this frequently (the reception has always been flaky) and it usually involves walking back to the car to test a door handle.
I like separate buttons though. With one button if you aren't sure if you locked it or not you have to be in a place to see the lights flash (at least on the 996) to see if your second attempt locked or unlocked it and in the later you then have to do it again (and possibly continue to repeat the process if you are unlucky). With a separate button there is no question about the operation no mater how may times you press it. We run into this frequently (the reception has always been flaky) and it usually involves walking back to the car to test a door handle.
Flat out stupid design. There is NO benefit to only having one button on the remote. Well, aside from making it faster
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Okay, then, I guess for beeping, your only option is to leave the center console ajar... or take out the little metal clip and your car will beep upon locking.
As for the auto door lock.. if you have a 997.2 w Sport Chrono, you do it through the PCM.
On the PCM, select Info, Options, Individual Settings, Autolock.
As for the auto door lock.. if you have a 997.2 w Sport Chrono, you do it through the PCM.
On the PCM, select Info, Options, Individual Settings, Autolock.
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That only works on the 996...center console lid is not monitored by the alarm system in the 997 - glove box is but not center console. On the 996 the center console could be locked and that's probably why it was monitored.
As was posted before - "Devil is in the details. If a person asks a question and you give incomplete or incorrect instructions, you set up the person for failure."
As was posted before - "Devil is in the details. If a person asks a question and you give incomplete or incorrect instructions, you set up the person for failure."
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It has always annoyed me that there is no audible signal when the car locks or unlocks. I am always in a hurry and I don't like to have to watch the lights to see if the car is locking or unlocking.
BUT, the fact that the car has autolock means that when you're walking away from the car, if you're not sure you locked the car, you can push the button on the key fob button two or three times and no matter what, the car will either lock or wind up locked after a few seconds. And if you lock the car and then accidentally unlock it as you're walking away or from inside your house, the car will rectify your mistake after a few seconds.
The only time the autolock annoys me is when I open the frunk and take too much time getting stuff in and then try to get into the car. Opening the frunk unlocks the doors but after about 30 seconds, the car autolocks and I have to find the key in my pocket and unlock the car again.
Even so, it's not a major annoyance to me.
BUT, the fact that the car has autolock means that when you're walking away from the car, if you're not sure you locked the car, you can push the button on the key fob button two or three times and no matter what, the car will either lock or wind up locked after a few seconds. And if you lock the car and then accidentally unlock it as you're walking away or from inside your house, the car will rectify your mistake after a few seconds.
The only time the autolock annoys me is when I open the frunk and take too much time getting stuff in and then try to get into the car. Opening the frunk unlocks the doors but after about 30 seconds, the car autolocks and I have to find the key in my pocket and unlock the car again.
Even so, it's not a major annoyance to me.
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I am with Iceter. I have learned to push the one button multiple times if I am not sure which with the auto lock function will lock the car...eventually.
I do miss having a beep tho.
I do miss having a beep tho.
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Amazing thread... how a little thing ties people up in knots! It appears that most of the posters never enjoyed an early 911 with their many idiosyncrasies. I often wonder how many Porsche sports cars fans are left over, given that the posted issues have mostly to do do with doodads and lifestyle issues.
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Amazing thread... how a little thing ties people up in knots! It appears that most of the posters never enjoyed an early 911 with their many idiosyncrasies. I often wonder how many Porsche sports cars fans are left over, given that the posted issues have mostly to do do with doodads and lifestyle issues.
And, as crazy as it sounds, sometimes tiny idiosyncrasies interfere with or increase sales. Very small items like a push-button start or the placement of a vanity mirror can have a measurable impact on the sales of a model.
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. BUT, the fact that the car has autolock means that when you're walking away from the car, if you're not sure you locked the car, you can push the button on the key fob button two or three times and no matter what, the car will either lock or wind up locked after a few seconds.
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Deactivating the passenger compartment
monitoring system for one locking
process
If a person or animal remains in the car while it is
locked, the passenger compartment monitoring
system must be switched off.
f Quickly lock car twice.
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I know that. Its just that the way he wrote his response, there was no initial lock. He just stated that you walk away and the car locks. His instructions missed the the first step, which is usually the most important step in most instructions.
Devil is in the details. If a person asks a question and you give incomplete or incorrect instructions, you set up the person for failure.
Devil is in the details. If a person asks a question and you give incomplete or incorrect instructions, you set up the person for failure.
It's been in the manual since day one.
That's why you don't have to worry about whether you "locked" or "unlocked" the car as you walked away. Either way, it will wind up locked in 90 seconds. It's so that you don't have to hear that annoying chirp that the car is locked when you press the key's button.
RTM!
That's why you don't have to worry about whether you "locked" or "unlocked" the car as you walked away. Either way, it will wind up locked in 90 seconds. It's so that you don't have to hear that annoying chirp that the car is locked when you press the key's button.
RTM!
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The lack of a second button straight up pisses me off. I ALWAYS have to test the door handle. Sometimes I can't tell if the signal made it to the car. So then I hit it again. Then I have NO IDEA if it's locked or unlocked. And how do I explain to my insurance company that I walked away from the car not sure if it was locked and that's why it got stolen or something?
Flat out stupid design. There is NO benefit to only having one button on the remote. Well, aside from making it faster![Wink](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Flat out stupid design. There is NO benefit to only having one button on the remote. Well, aside from making it faster
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With your current one button fob, if you press the button a second time and actually unlock the car, the car will lock in about 60 seconds, assuming you don't open one of the doors before it locks.
On top of all that, a second button would add a lot of weight and the car would feel slow and sluggish, as if you were driving it with the parking brake engaged.
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The advantage of the second button is that you can tell by feel which action you have told it to do. While it does not make sure the car received the signal, it does allow you to press the same button multiple times (see motion sensor comment) and know that the only thing it will do is lock the car if it isn't already.
I will admit, however that I have hit the hatch button a few times by mistake which is really annoying since they don't let you close the hatch from the remote
I will admit, however that I have hit the hatch button a few times by mistake which is really annoying since they don't let you close the hatch from the remote
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