Door handle touch locking delay
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Door handle touch locking delay
So it appears whenever I turn off the vehicle and put my thumb or index finger on the indention on the outside part of the door handle to lock it there is some delay. Up to several seconds. I've tried holding my finger on it, rubbing it along the groove, and putting my palm on it. I talked to the dealership technology expert and he said it should be responding within about 1 sec. I mean I'm lazy, but not that lazy that I can't migrate to using the key fob, but that defeats the purpose of those handles. I rather not be stuck in crappy weather rubbing my hand on the damn door handle trying to lock it though. Any one experiencing what I'm talking about or am I just too impatient (I AM).
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I just tried locking mine (I rarely use the handle method) and it was almost instant (less than a second).
Could it be that your keyfob does not have a clear "view" of the door handle? In other words, could there be interference from things in your pocket, next to the fob?
Other things to try in order to narrow it down to the keyfob, the handles, or the environment:
Could it be that your keyfob does not have a clear "view" of the door handle? In other words, could there be interference from things in your pocket, next to the fob?
Other things to try in order to narrow it down to the keyfob, the handles, or the environment:
- Test the other three door handles (not just once, but over the course of a day or two)
- Hold the keyfob in your hand as your lock the door with the handle
- Try your other fob.
- Change the battery in the fob
- Check that you don't have both fobs in close proximity to the handles when locking
- Do not grasp the handle as you are locking it. Simply use one finger with the other fingers out of the way.
- Remove any gloves you may be wearing.
Last edited by NXOwner; 10-21-15 at 06:50 PM.
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my keys and my cell phone are always kept in different pockets and it still happens to me.
and sometimes I even get a lock chime and then an unlock chime immediately after. but it doesn't unlock...just makes the chime. very weird.
and sometimes I even get a lock chime and then an unlock chime immediately after. but it doesn't unlock...just makes the chime. very weird.
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I am having the same issue. At times I touch it to lock and it locks no problem, other times it does not lock and I get frustrated, walk away and use my key fob instead.
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This happened one night to me and the only thing different than usual was the weather was very cold. Not saying that this may be the issue but something to possibly consider. Wonder if anyone who lives in the snow can chime in on the operation of their door lock.
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Speaking of delays on the NX, opening the rear hatch is another annoyance, and I'm not referring to the speed of the motor opening it (that's another issue I'm aware of). My issue is when everything is locked and I try to open the rear hatch; the first touch of the button unlocks all the doors. I would press the button again, but the motor won't start opening it until after 3-4 seconds, which feels like an eternity. Add to those seconds the speed of the actual opening of the hatch...10-12 seconds just to open the hatch, anyone? In the rain? LOL!
I tried either (a) hold-pressing or (b) double pressing the open button. The delay is still there either way. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong and I can't figure it out!
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I figured out why mine was not locking right away. I was gripping the door handle (touching the unlock sensor) while using my thumb to touch the lock sensor and therefore it caused the locking delay. I just tried it again and instead just used my index finger to touch the lock sensor without gripping the handle and it locked immediately. Hopefully this helps out others as well.
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I figured out why mine was not locking right away. I was gripping the door handle (touching the unlock sensor) while using my thumb to touch the lock sensor and therefore it caused the locking delay. I just tried it again and instead just used my index finger to touch the lock sensor without gripping the handle and it locked immediately. Hopefully this helps out others as well.
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