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SKS FOB and Cell Phone Together?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by jmccord, Jul 1, 2006.

  1. jmccord

    jmccord New Member

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    I recall the Prius manual saying not to keep the SKS FOB in the same pocket with your cell phone.
    What's up with this?
    Is this due to interference that could corrupt memory settings or physically damage one or the other?
    Has anyone experienced problems from doing this, or am I carrying them around in different pockets needlessly?
    Perhaps some techie out there can speak to what is happening electromagnetically or whatever? :blink:

    Oh, by the way, did I say I love this car? :D
     
    #1 jmccord, Jul 1, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jmccord @ Jun 30 2006, 09:05 PM) [snapback]279517[/snapback]</div>
    I have seen arguments on both sides. I keep mine fairly close (SKS in pocket, phone on belt clip on same side).

    I guess common sense says not to keep them physically touching each other...although I don't quite understand the consequences. However, it does make you wonder why it is then OK to have either one so close to certain body parts!
     
    #2 mssmith95, Jul 1, 2006
  3. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    basically, there's interference between the FOB and the phone. no permanent damage, but the car won't "see" the FOB if the cell phone is right nearby. move the phone elsewhere and voila! the FOB is recognized. :)
     
    #3 galaxee, Jul 1, 2006
  4. jmccord

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Jun 30 2006, 11:10 PM) [snapback]279523[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks again Galaxee.
    So if I understand correctly, so long as the car is still recognizing the FOB...no problem!
    Looks like they'll be going back in the same pocket together. B)
     
    #4 jmccord, Jul 1, 2006
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    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    my briefcase-type thing has a small cell phone pocket in it, and my FOB ends up being about 6 inches away- not a problem there... but in my little purse where they're really in close contact, it doesn't work 100% of the time.

    some people have better luck than i do though :lol:
     
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    damn i do it quite alot...

    i guess u shouldnt do it because the frequency or wateva that might have some interferance with them?
     
    #6 Drift Motion, Jul 1, 2006
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The transmissions from your cell phone can cause the SKS fob to reply, which uses the battery in the SKS fob, shortening the battery life. It is also possible to have the fob not respond when nearing the car and trying to open a door. Cell phones transmit periodically when on and in a cell, even when not being actively used (they are reporting their existence to the cell system).

    Tom
     
    #7 qbee42, Jul 1, 2006
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