Key-less entry query?
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- 2022 CX-5 Turbo
For 2007-2009 models (I assume 2010 should be the same since 2010 is a mid-cycle refreshing only) there is a key hole on the door handle. For ignition, under the plastic cap, there is also a key hole to insert metal key.
Don't worry. Designer thought of that.
Besides, the battery is 2025CR (button Li-Ion battery, $2 each from RadioShack).
It does not hurt to store a couple in the glove compartment.
The battery should lasts about 3-4 years under normal use (2 yrs if used 10 times/day according to manual).
Don't worry. Designer thought of that.
Besides, the battery is 2025CR (button Li-Ion battery, $2 each from RadioShack).
It does not hurt to store a couple in the glove compartment.
The battery should lasts about 3-4 years under normal use (2 yrs if used 10 times/day according to manual).
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- '16 CX-9 GT
break in
On the back will be a little release slide. Push it and pull the bottom silver cap out (that the ring attaches to) and that's the manual key.
So they don't use credit card type key fob in new 2010 CX-9?
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- 2022 CX-5 Turbo
I hope not. (no)
Otherwise, I will not be able to resist doing it.
Nope diff alarm module. frequencys are not the same....
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- 2022 CX-5 Turbo
I did an interesting experiment yesterday.
I put my cell phone (AT&T 3G) and the keycard together in my hand.
The SmartKey did not allow my access to open the doors.
I separated the two into two hands. It worked.
I got on the driver's seat and put both back together in the left hand.
I was able to start the engine.
Strange, eh?
It seems like the sensors in the doors are not as discriminating as the ones inside the cabin.
By discriminating, I mean the capability to tell two signals of similar frequencies apart.
In any case, try to separate your keycard from cell phone by at least 1 ft.
I put my cell phone (AT&T 3G) and the keycard together in my hand.
The SmartKey did not allow my access to open the doors.
I separated the two into two hands. It worked.
I got on the driver's seat and put both back together in the left hand.
I was able to start the engine.
Strange, eh?
It seems like the sensors in the doors are not as discriminating as the ones inside the cabin.
By discriminating, I mean the capability to tell two signals of similar frequencies apart.
In any case, try to separate your keycard from cell phone by at least 1 ft.
Interesting Ceric,
I also have found that if my key is behind a credit card in my back pocket, the doors will sometimes not open either when i press the buttons on the door.
That happened to me often, I had to put the phone and the smartkey in different pockets.