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  1. 14th January 2013, 10:48 AM #1
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    Beach key - Opening door without setting off alarm?

    I recently ordered a plain metal key blank from ebay US and got them cut by a local locksmith. I planned to use this as a "beach key" so I don't have to bring the expensive key to the beach and risk having it drown in sea water. I can lock and unlock the door fine but the alarm goes off when I open the door.

    So my question is: Is there a way to change the alarm settings so that the alarm is only armed if I lock the car using the FOB and not when I lock it manually by turning the key in the drivers seat lock?
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  2. 14th January 2013, 11:21 AM #2
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    I thought if you locked the car with the key in the door that the alarm wasn't activated???
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    Thats how mine works...means you can lock it with the windows down / dogs in the car.


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    I thought if you locked the car with the key in the door that the alarm wasn't activated???
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    You can use the beach key with the EKA code. (Short term solution)

    Won't have the alarm going off but will look a bit funky when opening the car, a bit like Ace Ventura Pet Detective entering his unit.

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    I'm sure it's only the volumetric sensors disabled when locking the car manually, not the whole alarm system, hence windows down/dog in is OK.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scouse View Post
    I'm sure it's only the volumetric sensors disabled when locking the car manually, not the whole alarm system, hence windows down/dog in is OK.
    This is correct, alarm is still fully armed for door and bonnet protection and engine disabling, but no ultrasonics.
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  7. 14th January 2013, 01:23 PM #7
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    Yeah, unlocking my car with the EKA code is a bit of a hassle since two of the four digits are larger than 10. I go to the beach almost daily so I would prefer to not have to do that every time.

    Could my mechanic use his computer to alter the alarm settings?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trippy View Post
    Yeah, unlocking my car with the EKA code is a bit of a hassle since two of the four digits are larger than 10. I go to the beach almost daily so I would prefer to not have to do that every time.

    Could my mechanic use his computer to alter the alarm settings?
    Not too sure about changing alarm settings but someone with LR diagnostic gear will be able to change your EKA code to something less tiring.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trippy View Post
    I recently ordered a plain metal key blank from ebay US and got them cut by a local locksmith. ..................
    My local locksmith already had a blank to suit, so got him to cut one. Cost less than $6 all up.
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