muzzman1

I took the battery out to see what happens....

....the door unlock sensors do not detect your hand anymore...you must flip the key cover off....but the car starts no problem, although you must hold the fob right up to the button....
I have read a couple posts implying that it uses the same technology as security cards and the 1st gen IS key etc...I just wanted to verify and let anyone that was wondering know...

pwndzzled

cool... thanks man! I've wondered about that as they've estimated the battery life to be pretty low.

AgBlue

any estimate on how long battery life is?

And i suppose the fob continuously transmits a signal rigth? Does that mean i should probably remove the battery out of my spare so that It doesn't drain? Maybe there should be some sort of switch for when it's not in use or something like that.

mcfly

The manual has instructions for operating the car when the battery dies. They also estimate battery life at 1-2 years (if memory serves).

tim817

thanks for the great info bro.

shaolin

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good post

it's better to change your batt when ever you start to a feel a bit week on your batt.