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Autopage releases the XT-12 Remote

  

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We ordered some XT-11 remotes from Autopage and they sent us the XT-12.  At first we thought it was a mistake but when we called to find out it was explained that the XT-11 is discontinued.  However, the XT-12 is a compatible replacement. 

XT-12

Autopage just released the XT-12 remote for the C3-RS601 system.  Here is some news we found online that explains about the C3-RS601: http://www.12voltnews.com/?p=27636

Order the XT-12 here: http://www.remotesandkeys.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Z2146A

What is a PROX key, Smart Key, or Intelligent Key?

  

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This is a very common question we get asked frequently so it deserves some attention in the blog.  

This is a very common question we get asked frequently so it deserves some attention in the blog.     PROX, Smart, Intelligent are all synonyms for remote keyless ignition.   Names for this type of system are PROX or PROXIMITY ENTRY, SMART ENTRY or SMART ACCESS, INTELLIGENT ENTRY among others.  In moderate to high end vehicle models is where these systems can be found.   How does Remote Keyless Ignition (RKI) work?   The user has a remote that is a key.  Usually there is an emergency key blade that slides within the remote for safe keeping but it is not an ignition key.  The vehicle has no ignition cylinder for a key to turn – it has push button start.  The vehicle can detect the remote while it is in your pocket or purse.  When you approach the door it unlocks for you.  When you depress the brake pedal and press start the engine starts.  On some models, when you walk away the vehicle may lock as well.

2008-2012 Cadillac SRX Keyless Entry Remote Tutorial

  

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Press lock to lock all doors.  Press unlock once to unlock the driver's door.  Press twice to unlock all doors.  In the summer you may want to hold down the unlock button.  This will open the windows to allow the vehicle to cool off before you enter.

Press and hold the power liftgate button.  This will open or close the liftgate.

The panic button can be used to locate the vehicle by pressing once.  The lights will flash and the horn will chirp.  In an emergency you can sound the alarm by holding down the panic button for 2 seconds.  Press again to end the alarm.

To use remote start press the lock button then press and hold the remote start button.  If you want your climate controls to perform particular tasks (like heating the seats and blowing heat in the winter, or the opposite in the summer) set your climate control defaults in the vehicle personalization menu.  Instructions can be found in the owner's manual.

Order remotes for your Cadillac SRX here: http://www.remotesandkeys.com/searchresults.asp?cat=3744

2010 GMC Acadia Keyless Entry Remote Tutorial

  

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Press Lock to lock all doors.  Press unlock once to unlock the driver's door, twice for all doors.  On vehicles equipped with power liftgate, hold the power liftgate button for 2 seconds to open.

Press the panic button to get the vehicle to chirp and flash lights to help you locate the vehicle in a parking lot.  Press and hold the panic button to sound the alarm in an emergency.  Press and hold the panic again to turn the alarm off.

Press Lock and then hold the remote start button to remote start the engine.  The default climate control settings will go into effect when the vehicle is remote started.  Program the climate control using the owner's manual to set the defaults to your liking.  You may want to run the heat and defroster in the winter and the air conditioner in the summer.  Vehicles without automatic climate control will use the settings the car was left in.

What is an Aftermarket Add-On to Factory Keyless Entry Systems?

  

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Most vehicles come with a factory keyless entry system which includes two factory keyless entry remotes.  Most of the time, the factory system is only for keyless entry and does not include alarm or remote start.

There is something called an aftermarket add-on which will add selected features to your factory keyless entry system and it will function using your factory keyless remote.  The most common aftermarket add-on systems are for alarm or remote start.  There are also window roll-down and trunk pop capabilities on some add-on systems.

The following video is a demonstration from one alarm shop of an add-on alarm system they put into a vehicle.  Note that not all add-on alarm systems work exaclty this way.  The system they installed does function this way but there are other systems made by many different manufacturers including DEI, Omega, and Crimestopper, among others.

2011 GMC Sierra Keyless Entry Remote Tutorial

  

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Press Lock to Lock all doors.  Press Unlock once to unlock the driver’s door.  Press Unlock twice to unlock all doors.  Press and hold panic to sound the alarm in the case of a mugging/carjacking/emergency or to locate the vehicle in a parking lot. 

To remote start the vehicle press lock then press and hold the remote start button.  To turn off the engine press and release the remote start button.  Not every vehicle is equipped with remote start.  When the vehicle is remote started it will use your climate control settings.  You’ll want to set them to cool the vehicle during the summer and to heat the vehicle during the winter.  See your owner’s manual for instructions to program climate control defaults.

Tutorial for Ford, Lincoln, Mercury Keyless Entry Pad

  

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There are 5 buttons and each button represents 2 numbers.  Pressing 7/8 and 9/0 will lock all doors.

Pressing the 5 digit entry code will unlock the drivers door.  Pressing 3/4 afterwards will unlock all doors.  Pressing 5/6 after the code will open the trunk. 

The master code is permanent.  It is located in the owner's manual case on a card.  It is also located on a sticker in the vehicle (usually on the hinge of the trunk or liftgate.  You can add additional codes for driver 1 and 2 using the instructions in the owner's manual or this video.

2011 Buick Regal Keyless Entry Remote Tutorial

  

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The 2011 Buick Regal uses a Flipkey or Switchblade Remote Key.  This means the remote and the key are integrated into one part.  There are 4 primary functions of the flipkey: lock, unlock, trunk, and panic. 

Press lock to lock all doors.  Press unlock once to unlock the driver's door.  Press twice to unlock all doors.  Press and hold the trunk button to pop the trunk.  Press panic once to locate the car.  Press and hold to engage the alarm in the event of an emergency.

Use the silver button to flip out the key.  To put the key away hold the silver button while pushing the key back into it's place.

Order Buick Regal Remotes here:  http://www.remotesandkeys.com/searchresults.asp?cat=3617

Setting hazard & horn chirp mode in Infiniti I35

  

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Setting hazard and horn chirp mode The factory setting of the remote keyless entry system is in hazard and horn chirp mode. In hazard and horn chirp mode, when the LOCK button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes once.  If hazard and horn chirp mode is not necessary, you can switch to normal mode by following the switching procedure.
In normal mode, when the LOCK button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes twice.  When the UNLOCK button is pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the horn operates.
(Switching procedure)
Push the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the keyfob simultaneously for more than 2 seconds to switch from one mode to the other.  When pushing the buttons to set normal mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.  When pushing the buttons to set hazard and horn chirp mode, the hazard indicator flashes once and the horn chirps once.

2010-2011 Mazda CX-7 Remote Keyless Entry Tutorial

  

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We've had a number of inquiries regarding the CX-7 Flipkey operating procedures.  We found the following video online and thought it may answer many customers' questions.

Press lock to lock all doors.   To unlock the driver's door press unlock.  Press unlock twice to unlock all doors.  Press panic to alert others to an emergency like a carjacking or mugging.  You can use this feature to locate your car in a parking lot.  Press any button to turn off the alarm.

Press the silver button to rotate the key out.  Hold the silver buton and move the key back into place to put it away.