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Re: @#$& horn!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:56 am
by DBJoe996
Just a thought, after unlocking the car (which I assume you are using the manual physical key), the immobilizer still needs to read the key RFID pill from the ignition switch surround to KNOW it is the right key and the car is not being stolen....so put the key in the ignition before hooking up the power. Otherwise I think the immobilizer will keep everything locked down, including the frunk release, and blare the alarm horn.
Re: @#$& horn!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:00 am
by gnat
DBJoe996 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:56 am
Just a thought, after unlocking the car (which I assume you are using the manual physical key), the immobilizer still needs to read the key RFID pill from the ignition switch surround to KNOW it is the right key and the car is not being stolen....so put the key in the ignition before hooking up the power. Otherwise I think the immobilizer will keep everything locked down, including the frunk release, and blare the alarm horn.
Yeah tried it with the key out, key in at Off, and key in at On.
Re: @#$& horn!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:08 am
by 5chn3ll
Any chance your ignition switch has gone dodgy? I know the RFID pill is wireless (hence the clever initialism), but if the ignition switch needs to be in a specific position, we all know that contact assembly bolted to the the back of the ignition cylinder isn't exactly celebrated for longevity and reliability...
Re: @#$& horn!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:18 am
by gnat
I've considered the possibility, but I'd like to get the horn to stop blaring so I can consider it more in peace and quiet
Re: @#$& horn!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:23 am
by 5chn3ll
Have you tried the "flip the battery in the fob, wait a second, and put it back in properly" trick?
Re: @#$& horn!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:17 am
by 5chn3ll
Crossposted from the toolbag thread:
Can you find the rear cable release? You can use the remote posts in the engine bay to jump start if you can get to that rear release - and that one is WAY easier to just reach up and grab compared to the front trunk release cable...
Re: @#$& horn!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:35 am
by gnat
It would be, if that cable wasn't pinned up between the bumper skin and muffler heat shield...
Re: @#$& horn!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:05 am
by 32wildbilly
gnat wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:35 am
It would be, if that cable wasn't pinned up between the bumper skin and muffler heat shield...
Ah! Best definition of the perfect storm I've ever heard.
Re: @#$& horn!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:53 pm
by 5chn3ll
If you think there's any chance you could get to the locking mechanism from below with an extension tool, I'm happy to go shoot some photos of the mechanism.
Or you could brick your window...
Re: @#$& horn!
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 5:14 pm
by 32wildbilly
5chn3ll wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:53 pm
If you think there's any chance you could get to the locking mechanism from below with an extension tool, I'm happy to go shoot some photos of the mechanism.
Or you could brick your window...
He's in the car just not in the frunk.