Discovery Phase Not Quite Over

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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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I do not have the remote starter, just the regular key fob. I do not see the LED just looking at the key either. The only reason I noticed it was that I was in the garage, it was kind of dark and I noticed the little dim red flash. Now knowing about the LED, it actually flashes thru the silver part of the key (the silver face of the cover), just to the upper left of the LOCK button on the top. If I hold the key up to the light and try to catch the reflection off of this area of the key, I can barely make out a little circle where the LED lies underneath. Don't be surprised if you can't see it, it's really well hidden. You can't feel it either...

Punch... I was simply referring to how little things like noticing the LED can actually make for making life a bit more interesting, if just a bit
 
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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I checked for that LED light tonight - and did find it. Also, as I was checking for the light and walking towards the car, I found out that the remote's range seems to be very good. Not consistently, but at least a couple of times, I was able to "blink the lights" from about 90 yards.

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I do not have the remote starter, just the regular key fob. I do not see the LED just looking at the key either. The only reason I noticed it was that I was in the garage, it was kind of dark and I noticed the little dim red flash. Now knowing about the LED, it actually flashes thru the silver part of the key (the silver face of the cover), just to the upper left of the LOCK button on the top. If I hold the key up to the light and try to catch the reflection off of this area of the key, I can barely make out a little circle where the LED lies underneath. Don't be surprised if you can't see it, it's really well hidden. You can't feel it either...

Punch... I was simply referring to how little things like noticing the LED can actually make for making life a bit more interesting, if just a bit
 
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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I found the LED tonight too. But I don't see it flash unless I press a button, no matter how close to the car I am.
 
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by hamm3r
I found the LED tonight too. But I don't see it flash unless I press a button, no matter how close to the car I am.
The doors have to be locked. I have the VIP security system too, I'm not sure but I don't think this has any effect on the flashing light though.
 
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 04:57 AM
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I tried it but didn't find the LED, but I think the car was unlocked at the time. I'll have to try it again.
 
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 05:11 AM
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Bingo! I see the red LED next to the unlock button, just to the left and top of the button. Flashes when you get in range AND when you move out of range!

Try moving slowly up to the drivers door, and then back away about 4 or 5 feet. It should flash when you get within about 2 feet away, and again when you move away about 4 feet. Cool!
 
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 06:43 AM
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The LED will also blink when entering the car. Stand outside with the driver door open and holding the FOB in your hand move it slowly inside the car. The LED will blink just as it enters the car. I guess this is the start system picking up the electronic key.
 
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 06:44 AM
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OK, are you guys PMing each other about a little practical joke? Is this the Emperor's New Remote? I walked to the car with remote in hand watching it the whole time and no LED. It's a totally overcast day so it's not getting washed out in the light. I have a base TCH, no NAV and no remote starter.
 
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Orcrone
OK, are you guys PMing each other about a little practical joke? Is this the Emperor's New Remote? I walked to the car with remote in hand watching it the whole time and no LED. It's a totally overcast day so it's not getting washed out in the light. I have a base TCH, no NAV and no remote starter.

The doors MUST be locked to see the LED when walking up to car. It will not flash if they are unlocked.
 
Old Jul 25, 2006 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by cgul
The doors MUST be locked to see the LED when walking up to car. It will not flash if they are unlocked.
They were. Looking at my remote I can't even see or feel any evidence of an LED.
 


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