Installed! ->Keyless entry keypad
08-11-2005, 07:28 PM
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RE: Keyless entry keypad
Hey hambone - if you also have a GM vehicle with remote door feature (or have access to one) can you try to program that thing with their remote and see if it will work the GM car?? My boss loved that option on the Navigator and now has a Caddy. I told him to search the GM websites, but thought I'd ask if you'd have a way to quickly try it out.
08-11-2005, 08:43 PM
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RE: Keyless entry keypad
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Hey hambone - if you also have a GM vehicle with remote door feature (or have access to one) can you try to program that thing with their remote and see if it will work the GM car?? My boss loved that option on the Navigator and now has a Caddy. I told him to search the GM websites, but thought I'd ask if you'd have a way to quickly try it out.
Hey hambone - if you also have a GM vehicle with remote door feature (or have access to one) can you try to program that thing with their remote and see if it will work the GM car?? My boss loved that option on the Navigator and now has a Caddy. I told him to search the GM websites, but thought I'd ask if you'd have a way to quickly try it out.
hehe.. Sorry...would if I could!!
08-12-2005, 10:21 AM
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OK - well tell me this once you get it. Do you "teach" the keypad the RF freq. by using your keyfob, or does it use dip switches or codes to match from your fob. If you can answer me that once you get it, that will tell me alot.
08-12-2005, 10:38 AM
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OK - well tell me this once you get it. Do you "teach" the keypad the RF freq. by using your keyfob, or does it use dip switches or codes to match from your fob. If you can answer me that once you get it, that will tell me alot.
OK - well tell me this once you get it. Do you "teach" the keypad the RF freq. by using your keyfob, or does it use dip switches or codes to match from your fob. If you can answer me that once you get it, that will tell me alot.
I'm ASSuME-ing that it will be more like the CAR learning the code of the keypad. I expect the instructions will be the same as for getting a new Ford FOB--you know the "turn the ignition OFF/ON for 8 times and press the button" dealio. In other words, I think the KEYPAD is just a different looking FOB with sticky tape and multiple buttons for security...
08-15-2005, 10:38 PM
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Okay, got the keypad configured and installed tonight! Pretty slick.
1) It acts just like a FOB---you do the key OFF/RUN 8 times, then program all FOBs, and now you have a keypad to add as well.
2) It comes hard-programmed with a code; you CAN add another custom code, no problem
3) After you enter the code, it unlocks the driver's door. If you now press the 3/4 key, all doors open. If you now press the 5/6 button, the trunk lid opens Sweet surprise to me!
4) The door on a 2005 is too "curved" above the door handle for the unit to rest flat. So, I opted below the door handle. It's the best I could figure out.
5) It comes with an alcohol wipe to clean the spot before you "peel and stick" the keypad.
6) It's too big to hide under the gas cap cover....
7) It does have a replaceable battery (but I didn't open it up yet and won't until I must).
8) the key pad DOES light up when a button is pressed [8D]
Overall, I'm happy! Here is a shot (first try at embedding picture..)
[IMG]local://upfiles/19206/B4E1A8C9751B466E96808215243ACDD8.jpg[/IMG]
1) It acts just like a FOB---you do the key OFF/RUN 8 times, then program all FOBs, and now you have a keypad to add as well.
2) It comes hard-programmed with a code; you CAN add another custom code, no problem
3) After you enter the code, it unlocks the driver's door. If you now press the 3/4 key, all doors open. If you now press the 5/6 button, the trunk lid opens
Sweet surprise to me!4) The door on a 2005 is too "curved" above the door handle for the unit to rest flat. So, I opted below the door handle. It's the best I could figure out.
5) It comes with an alcohol wipe to clean the spot before you "peel and stick" the keypad.
6) It's too big to hide under the gas cap cover....
7) It does have a replaceable battery (but I didn't open it up yet and won't until I must).
8) the key pad DOES light up when a button is pressed [8D]
Overall, I'm happy! Here is a shot (first try at embedding picture..)
[IMG]local://upfiles/19206/B4E1A8C9751B466E96808215243ACDD8.jpg[/IMG]
08-16-2005, 09:26 AM
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RE: Keyless entry keypad
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Meh, wont be adding that to the side of my car.
If you press the last to buttons does it lock all doors?
Meh, wont be adding that to the side of my car.
If you press the last to buttons does it lock all doors?
Yes, if you press the last 2 buttons, all the doors lock. If you do it again, it does the traditional "honk" if all is well and all doors shut, etc. And the alarm is armed...
And I say the same thing about tinted windows, headlight covers, and mud flaps
08-16-2005, 12:13 PM
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RE: Keyless entry keypad
Hehe.
Im not a fan of my own light covers, but hiding a fogged out headlamp.
Mudflaps are a must in my opinion, and should be required on every car. I wont ride behind a car without mudflaps if I can help it. They save from stones flying out the rear. Especially trucks.
And tint, I hate driving a car without it now. Saves interior deterioration(spelling).
I will miss not having my keyless pad, but the aftermarket one just sticks out alot, I dunno, maybe a different pic it will look different
Im not a fan of my own light covers, but hiding a fogged out headlamp.
Mudflaps are a must in my opinion, and should be required on every car. I wont ride behind a car without mudflaps if I can help it. They save from stones flying out the rear. Especially trucks.
And tint, I hate driving a car without it now. Saves interior deterioration(spelling).
I will miss not having my keyless pad, but the aftermarket one just sticks out alot, I dunno, maybe a different pic it will look different
08-16-2005, 12:39 PM
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Heheh..yeah, you know I'm just picking. Your ride looks really nice.
I agree--the keypad was "bigger and fatter" than I had expected. But once mounted, it isn't too bad. I do wish it had fit better over the handle, but the curve appeared to make it not such a great location. And yes, having it sunk into the door--as a factory option-- would be the best! But I'm certainly not going to cut a whole in my door..lol.
Mud flaps---I agree here, too. While I don't see they are necessary on the front of the 'stang, I do see that they really need to be on the back. I can tell from the tire shine showing up on the rear quarter panels---wonder if anybody has put the Ford flaps on their 'stang yet? I'm really considering adding them---I don't want the paint to chip (and the tire shine on the paint looks bad, too!). And I'm running stock tires/rims!
The Ford site says "The 2005-2006 Mustang Splash Guards will look Slightly different."
How about a picture already!!?!?!?!
http://www.fordaccessories.com/produ...ashGuards.aspx
I agree--the keypad was "bigger and fatter" than I had expected. But once mounted, it isn't too bad. I do wish it had fit better over the handle, but the curve appeared to make it not such a great location. And yes, having it sunk into the door--as a factory option-- would be the best! But I'm certainly not going to cut a whole in my door..lol.
Mud flaps---I agree here, too. While I don't see they are necessary on the front of the 'stang, I do see that they really need to be on the back. I can tell from the tire shine showing up on the rear quarter panels---wonder if anybody has put the Ford flaps on their 'stang yet? I'm really considering adding them---I don't want the paint to chip (and the tire shine on the paint looks bad, too!). And I'm running stock tires/rims!
The Ford site says "The 2005-2006 Mustang Splash Guards will look Slightly different."
How about a picture already!!?!?!?!
http://www.fordaccessories.com/produ...ashGuards.aspx
08-16-2005, 12:55 PM
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05's will look slightly different, lol yeah we need a pic already.
Molded ones were not made from ford anymore when I got mine. My pops had the molded ones on his, bad thing is there is no give in them. Back over a small snow pile or back up into parking spot and hit parking block would knock them off all the time. But they look better.
Those pictured look kinda odd.
What do you mean you dont wanna cut a hole in your door?
Molded ones were not made from ford anymore when I got mine. My pops had the molded ones on his, bad thing is there is no give in them. Back over a small snow pile or back up into parking spot and hit parking block would knock them off all the time. But they look better.
Those pictured look kinda odd.
What do you mean you dont wanna cut a hole in your door?