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Replying to: 1stmazda (Aug 08, 2006 6:30 am) I'm guessing you maybe had the fob in your wallet, and if you sat down with your wallet in your back pocket, something {your butt} hit the lock button on the fob, this locks the doors and arms the alarm. When you hit the switch on the passenger's door, you triggered the alarm. At least that's what happened to me!  Now I drive with my wallet out of my pocket, which is beter on the back anyway! 
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Replying to: wjbushsr (Aug 08, 2006 7:44 am) My car should be in any day now - it made it across the sea from Japan, and has arrived in Port Newark (NJ). Just waiting for it to go through all the red tape/customs/security, and make its way to the dealer.
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Replying to: astegman (Aug 08, 2006 8:54 am) When you get out of the car and close the door, it chirps once to let you know it's activated. Then when you walk away from the car (maybe 6 feet or so?), it'll chirp again and lock all the doors. To get in the car, you leave the sensor in your pocket, walk up to the driver or passenger doors, or the liftgate, and press a little button on the handle. The driver button unlocks the driver door with one press, and all the doors with two. The passenger and liftgate buttons both unlock all the doors with one press. BTW, autolock is not enabled by default. If you want to have it turned on, you should let them know so they can do it as part of prep. The car has to be hooked up to a computer, so it's not something you can do yourself at home.
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Replying to: honaker (Aug 08, 2006 9:12 am)  ), I can make my decision. Thanks!
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Replying to: astegman (Aug 08, 2006 10:29 am) It's a feature that has more positive posts than negative! And most people on the site that have it, won't go back! 
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I had the auto lock activated today, while the car was in for the check engine light (2nd time, but whatever). My question is: once you turn off the car and get out and shut your door, how long should it normally take for the car to lock itself? The technician came outside with me to demonstrate it, and it took well over a minute, maybe two, after I'd turned the car off, gotten out, closed the door, and walked away. Is that normal? Seemed like a long time. 
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Replying to: astegman (Sep 08, 2006 11:39 am) You have time to close the drivers door, then walk around the back and open the gate to get your groceries, if you want. If you close the door and walk away, the doors will lock when your're maybe 7 ft away or so. I happen to love the autolock, and never thought I would. 
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Replying to: honaker (Sep 08, 2006 12:09 pm)
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Replying to: astegman (Sep 11, 2006 4:21 am) Here's an extract from the owners manual: Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditions: - The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. - The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. - The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers. - Non-Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle. - There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle. - If the vehicle is near equipment such as wireless pay devices installed at certain gas stations. I'm guessing that #2, The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object may be the culprit? Your advanced key is attached to a keychain, which also includes other keys (all metal), little transponders, such as Exxon's Speedpass, and other assorted items. Toss it in your purse or pocket. In the pocket, all those keys are in contact with the advanced key. Guess the only way to eliminate the hypothetical situation is to detach the advance key from the rest of the key chain and carry it separately in your other pocket. Also, keep it away from the cell phone. If the autolock works reliably all the time, then that's the answer. If not, go back to square one. Regardless, I think Mazda engineers need to go back to the drawing board and design a security system where those other "factors" don't influence the advance key. Vince.
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Replying to: vbbuilt (Sep 11, 2006 4:40 am) I do have my housekey attatched to the black thingy, as well as a sentimental metal emblem from my alma mater (Univ. of Michigan) - maybe they are interfering?? Still, it did work about 85% of the time over the weekend with those objects attached, so who knows. I also just realized that maybe our electric dog fencing is interfering, too... Your last point is totally correct - Mazda needs to figure out a system that works regardless of what other outside influences it might encounter. Thanks again!
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