Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2001 18:15:11 -0800 From: Johannes H Andersen <johannes.andersennopsamel.ac.uk> Subject: Re: lock door with remote, open with key?
bpoelsnopsam.com wrote: > > Hi, > > I have a 1996 900 SE Turbo. > I noticed the range on my remote decreasing so I suspect the battery > is dying and I will have to replace it. I was wondering what would > happen if I locked the car with the remote, the battery dies, and I > try to open it with the key. Well the alarm goes off. Is there any way > to avoid this? I only have one remote and a spare key so if the > battery dies, or I lose the remote, how do I open the car with the > spare key without setting off the alarm? > > I know that there is a special 3 o'clock position that you can use the > key to lock to and then open the door with the key. That is not much > help in this case if you still want to use the alarm. > > Thanks for reading this, > > Ben Don't know, but I think that if the battery dies, you're stuck. However, opening of doors is not very demanding for the battery, so even a bad battery should be able to activate the doors. This is my experience anyway. But Better replace the battery if you think this could be a problem. Some years ago I bought a new FIAT with electrical doors and petrol flap. After a couple of days I drove into a petrol station as the tank was almost empty. To my horror, the button operated petrol flap did not open. A very "helpful" petrol attendant came up to me with a crowbar and wanted to assist me! I kindly declined his offer and drove the car ever so gently to my house. The problem was just a fuse. Johannes
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