The "panic button" on my car remote. I trigger that damn thing by simply looking at it the wrong way. Startling. Embarrassing. Irritating. I hate it.
It happens a LOT.
Is there a way to disable it? Seriously. Does anybody know?
If there isn't an official way, I am sure I can devise a duct tape solution that might even allow me to trigger it on purpose if there was an actual emergency, but would prevent the accidental discharge (so to speak). Not a very elegant fix, but whatever shuts it up.
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Well... a quick search brings up a few results.
Try this.
Oh, and be sure to read the comments for more suggestions.
What if you take it to the dealership?
they (the dealership)can reprogram the Control unit simply by hooking up a DRB to the computer and disabling it.
LL - good idea. Will try it. I was thinking of duct taping a shim to the outside, but the solution you link to would be prettier.
Debo and Jenn - the dealer would probably charge a ridiculous amount for that. Now that I am out of warranty, I have the local car shop do all my stuff.
we always charged a half an hour of labor at the Dodge dealers. Some will do it for free. Your in ATL so, hard to say. did you look in the owners manual to reprogram it?
Toyota's service centers are probably swamped with recalls. Best to steer clear for now!
Did LL's solution work?
Labwench - haven't had time to mess with it yet. But I'll let you know.
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