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Old 08-29-2006, 05:53 AM   #1
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I deserve a public flogging here for saying i'd be locked out!
But the button on the dashboard that has a key on it does nothing, i'm expecting it to lock/unlock the doors. the passenger side was my concern if the battery dies, since it doesn't have the slot next to the handle. but very nice to know that it won't cost $300 to replace the battery and i'll now be replacing it.
Thanks for the help (and that one was a good one this time pete)
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Old 08-29-2006, 06:23 AM   #2
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If the lock button on the center stack does nothing then it's broken.. But it does work in (seeming) reverse - push the depressed side to lock, raised side to unlock.
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Old 08-29-2006, 07:30 AM   #3
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I deserve a public flogging here for saying i'd be locked out!
But the button on the dashboard that has a key on it does nothing, i'm expecting it to lock/unlock the doors. the passenger side was my concern if the battery dies, since it doesn't have the slot next to the handle. but very nice to know that it won't cost $300 to replace the battery and i'll now be replacing it.
Thanks for the help (and that one was a good one this time pete)
You can also pick up a valet key for around $100.00. It's just like the normal key but without the remote door/trunk capabilities. Might be good insurance. You know, in case you get locked out - for real.
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Old 08-29-2006, 08:34 AM   #4
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The dash rocker switches do go out. I've now replaced my top switch and my traction control switch... and I doubt the traction control switch has ever been used. If your lock switch doesn't work, order another from Sunset and pop it in. 5 Minute job tops.
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Old 08-29-2006, 09:07 AM   #5
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if you get a spare key from ebay or the dealer have all your keys together when you reprogram the fob. I believe most places charge you one programming fee if its three sets of keys or just one.
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Old 08-29-2006, 05:44 PM   #6
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But the button on the dashboard that has a key on it does nothing, i'm expecting it to lock/unlock the doors.
That button should lock/unlock the doors. When the ignition is turned on and the doors are locked there is a red light in the switch. But the ignition does not have to be on or even the key in, for that switch to operate the locks..
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