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Old 02-22-2010, 10:48 PM
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FOB key dying maybe?

When I got out of my car tonight I went to lock my doors by pressing my key like I always do. For some reason tonight when I hit lock the doors wouldn't lock for some reason and I had to hit the button about 5 times until the car locked. The key is only about 2 months old. Could the battery be going dead that fast? Why didn't it lock the first time I pressed lock like I always do you think?
Old 02-22-2010, 11:50 PM
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when you got in the car did the key E/F logo come on the message area?
Old 02-22-2010, 11:58 PM
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IDK, do you have tint on your car by any chance, maybe it gets in the way?
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Originally Posted by FourT2
IDK, do you have tint on your car by any chance, maybe it gets in the way?

LOL , tint getting in the way

To the OP maybe these threads will answer the question

https://www.myg37.com/forums/audio-v...y-key-fob.html


https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...een-today.html
Old 02-23-2010, 11:30 AM
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Yes I have tint on my car. Ha there is no way tint would get in the way of locking doors..when I hit the lock button the key was in my pocket I don't know if that has anything to do with it trying to lock it in your pocket?


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IDK, do you have tint on your car by any chance, maybe it gets in the way?
Old 02-23-2010, 11:41 AM
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the only thing i can say is maybe the keyfob was touching your cell phone and your cell was getting either data signal or you are on the cell phone to interfere w/ your key....

did i get it right?
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Originally Posted by Infiniti7
When I got out of my car tonight I went to lock my doors by pressing my key like I always do. For some reason tonight when I hit lock the doors wouldn't lock for some reason and I had to hit the button about 5 times until the car locked. The key is only about 2 months old. Could the battery be going dead that fast? Why didn't it lock the first time I pressed lock like I always do you think?
Could be any number of things. Try using the other ikey to narrow down the possibilities.

Can I ask why you used the ikey button to lock your doors? IMO, it's easier to push the button on the door since you hand is already on there to close it.

No need to dig through your pockets to push the button unless you are too far away from the car to push the door button.
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Need to use the key fob to arm the factory alarm.
Old 02-23-2010, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sonicloud
Need to use the key fob to arm the factory alarm.

That's not how I understand it.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but this is from the owner's manual. I'm cutting and pasting from Page 2-28 of a PDF file of the manual:

"
1. Close all windows.
The system can be armed even if the windows
are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle.
4. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Lock all
doors. The doors can be locked with the
Intelligent Key, door handle request
switch, power door lock switch or mechanical
key.
5. Confirm that the security indicator light
comes on. The security indicator light
stays on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle
security system is now pre-armed.
After about 30 seconds the vehicle security
system automatically shifts into the
armed phase. The security light begins to
flash once every approximately 3 seconds.
If, during this 30-second pre-arm
time period, the door is unlocked, or the
ignition switch is pushed to ACC or ON,
the system will not arm.
"

That to me tells me that using the button on the door handle will lock the car. The PDF I have is for both the Coupe and Sedan, as is the paper book in my glove box.
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Originally Posted by da mayor
the only thing i can say is maybe the keyfob was touching your cell phone and your cell was getting either data signal or you are on the cell phone to interfere w/ your key....

definitely check this, a cell phone can mess with your key fob (just keep them in different pockets)

did i get it right?
Originally Posted by terrycs
IMO, it's easier to push the button on the door since you hand is already on there to close it.

No need to dig through your pockets to push the button unless you are too far away from the car to push the door button.
I TOTALLY agree!! just use the buttons on the door...

Originally Posted by sonicloud
Need to use the key fob to arm the factory alarm.
aaaaaaand NO. you dont. the factory alarm automatically arms itself when the doors are locked for >1 min. it has nothing to do with which method is used to lock the doors.
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my bad, I mean factory impact sensor.
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When I picked up my '10' the dealer told me that the motion alarm may or may not set with the door buttons and to use the key fob to insure it is set.
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Originally Posted by Infiniti7
Yes I have tint on my car. Ha there is no way tint would get in the way of locking doors..when I hit the lock button the key was in my pocket I don't know if that has anything to do with it trying to lock it in your pocket?
Must have been the pocket sensor. Lord knows what would happen if you locked your keys in your POCKET!
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