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Post by erw38 on Sept 27, 2004 19:59:53 GMT -6
I am wondering what would cause the trunk to mysteriously open. I am nowhere around when this happens so you can't blame my fat fingers. And its happened a few tiimes.
Anyone have this happen? Anyone have a solution?
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Post by omegaic on Sept 27, 2004 23:22:35 GMT -6
You're not hitting the button while putting your keys in your pocket, right? (Simple things first!)
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Post by Letitroll98 on Sept 28, 2004 15:29:07 GMT -6
Yes omegaic, what I though as well. I can't lock or unlock the car unless I'm within about 20-30 yds, but I needed to open the trunk for one of my employees to get something and found I could open it from a fourth floor closed office window with the car on the far side of the parking lot, approximately 250 yds away.
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Post by omegaic on Sept 28, 2004 15:35:02 GMT -6
I'm assuming that you had line of sight then.
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Post by dred98 on Sept 28, 2004 16:09:43 GMT -6
. . . . .I could open it from a fourth floor closed office window with the car on the far side of the parking lot, approximately 250 yds away. I guess my having to be within about 30 feet means I need a new battery then - I wondered what the range was supposed to be.  |
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Post by erw38 on Sept 28, 2004 17:00:01 GMT -6
I don't believe I am hitting it. While I am st work, I have no line of sight to the parking lot. I am inside a concrete and brick building.
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Post by JimW on Sept 28, 2004 18:04:43 GMT -6
The spring latch or lock must be malfunctioning then PS..admins or IM..read em  |
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Post by erw38 on Sept 28, 2004 18:15:11 GMT -6
PS..admins or IM..read em I don't understand.  |
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Post by Isnibs on Sept 28, 2004 18:41:37 GMT -6
'Does it happen only at work, as in, could somebody else be on the same frequency as your trunk un-lock.
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Post by erw38 on Sept 28, 2004 19:14:03 GMT -6
I have noticed it other places before, but chaulked it up to my pesky fat fingers. But this is actually the first time I noticed it at work.
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Post by omegaic on Sept 28, 2004 19:43:16 GMT -6
Anything in common that would link this occurrence with where you are or what you are doing at the time? Does it happen at home or only at work? Maybe more often at the super market than at the bank? etc...
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Post by erw38 on Sept 28, 2004 19:57:08 GMT -6
Ok, now I can see that this is a funny subject to you guys ;D I will now keep my mouth closed on this topic. Thank you anyway.  |
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Post by omegaic on Sept 28, 2004 21:40:12 GMT -6
I was being very serious. If we can find the trend that ends with your trunk open, we can narrow down the causes. Perhaps start with some white lithium grease on the trunk catch, make sure everything's nice and lubed.
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Post by erw38 on Sept 28, 2004 21:49:14 GMT -6
I'll check it tomorrow, thanks.  |
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Post by Isnibs on Sept 29, 2004 4:26:10 GMT -6
I was being very serious too.
Do you have a second key fob that you can use for a few days in case the original is to blame. Could be damp, loose wire, sticky trunk unlock button or just worn out.
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Post by scottydl on Sept 29, 2004 8:37:50 GMT -6
I'm assuming that you had line of sight then. Does that matter with our fobs? They operate on a radio frequency (right?), with can go around certain obstacles... as opposed to an IR or laser beam (like a TV remote) that has to be aimed at the source. |
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Post by erw38 on Sept 29, 2004 9:39:10 GMT -6
I was being very serious too. Do you have a second key fob that you can use for a few days in case the original is to blame. Could be damp, loose wire, sticky trunk unlock button or just worn out. No second key FOB to use. I bought the car with only one, so I have to buy one off of ebay one of these days. |
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Post by omegaic on Sept 29, 2004 9:59:24 GMT -6
The biggest killer for range with radio is obstacles. The more stuff you put in the way, the less RF energy per unit area is recieved. Does that matter with our fobs? They operate on a radio frequency (right?), with can go around certain obstacles... as opposed to an IR or laser beam (like a TV remote) that has to be aimed at the source. |
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Post by Letitroll98 on Sept 29, 2004 11:10:28 GMT -6
I guess my having to be within about 30 feet means I need a new battery then - I wondered what the range was supposed to be. Note that there is a big difference between lock/unlock range and trunk openning range for me. Not a clue as to why this is. Yes omegaic, I was looking out the window so I could see if the trunk opened. The girl I was opening for it for loves the car an I was sure she would take it for a spin if I gave her the keys. ;D |
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Post by scottydl on Sept 29, 2004 12:11:23 GMT -6
The biggest killer for range with radio is obstacles. The more stuff you put in the way, the less RF energy per unit area is recieved. Understood, but my thought was that the fob radio signal *could* still get to the car with an obstacle or two in the way. I just didn't want erw to narrow down his possible fob activation only to situations when he can see his Aurora. |
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Post by Isnibs on Sept 29, 2004 18:28:26 GMT -6
Have you checked inside your fob for any problems.
If you don't have a second fob then try leaving the original at home for a few days.
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Post by erw38 on Sept 29, 2004 20:21:51 GMT -6
If you don't have a second fob then try leaving the original at home for a few days. And use the key? I think I forgot how to do that. ;D |
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Post by Isnibs on Sept 30, 2004 19:27:44 GMT -6
O.K. then leave the sun roof open and run a bungee chord from the steering wheel to the rear bumper or get one of them there spoilers, a real heavy one to keep the trunk closed.  ;D |
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Post by erw38 on Sept 30, 2004 19:35:39 GMT -6
O.K. then leave the sun roof open and run a bungee chord from the steering wheel to the rear bumper or get one of them there spoilers, a real heavy one to keep the trunk closed. ;D Now thats what I call thinking outside the box! |
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Post by Isnibs on Oct 1, 2004 11:12:57 GMT -6
Serious mode. I hope I'm not flogging a dead horse but did you consider that you may have a problem with the trunk unlock on the dash. It is quite close to the ignition and maybe you could have bumped it when you removed your keys, I probably would not notice if the trunk was slightly open as I left the car.  Try using the trunk unlock disable in the glove compartment. |
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Post by erw38 on Oct 1, 2004 19:35:33 GMT -6
I never thought of that. Thanks!
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Post by Isnibs on Dec 27, 2004 9:33:01 GMT -6
erw38
I found a TSB that may be of interest to you.
Some owners may comment that the trunk may inadvertently open while the transmitter is in their pocket or purse.
Correction
Replace the transmitter with P/N 25678792. The new transmitter has a longer detent to actuate the trunk release so that it cannot be accidentally pressed and have the trunk open.
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Post by erw38 on Dec 27, 2004 11:16:21 GMT -6
Thanks.............now I need to wait for ebay to get it At least now I know I am not the only idiot out there in aurora land. Just one of many |
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Post by Zipzag on Jan 15, 2005 18:35:45 GMT -6
its not the fob , its the latche , its not closing right and or the acuator is finished .
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Post by SupaStealth on Jan 16, 2005 12:10:22 GMT -6
erw38 Replace the transmitter with P/N 25678792. The new transmitter has a longer detent to actuate the trunk release so that it cannot be accidentally pressed and have the trunk open. do you know if it still has the button for trunk release on it though? i comes in handy. although, i make sure i don't press the trunk release in my pocket, i know i have a few times, but luckely it wasn't in a public place, since in my trunk has a good thousand dollars or more worth of audio equipment. |
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