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Smart Key and store alarms

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ghopper01, Sep 1, 2007.

  1. ghopper01

    ghopper01 New Member

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    I’ve had my Prius now for 4+ months and notice that when I have the Smartkey in my pocket, the anti-theft devices at the doors of CVS, Linens & things, Toys R US now go off frequently. Is there something with the key that causes these alarms to go off. Doesn't appear to happen when I drive my other car (Honda without smart key).

    Thanks
     
  2. patrickindallas

    patrickindallas Shire rat

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    Quit stealing, and that won't happen!!!!

    Just kidding.

    I haven't had this problem although I am interested
    to see if anyone else has.
     
  3. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Hasn't been a problem.

    Tom
     
  4. Inches

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(patrickindallas @ Sep 1 2007, 07:18 PM) [snapback]505624[/snapback]</div>
    Thats funny.
    I have not any problems with those security things.
     
  5. dhancock

    dhancock 2 Prius Family

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Inches @ Sep 2 2007, 01:09 AM) [snapback]505705[/snapback]</div>
    Ditto
     
  6. desertbriez

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    i set off the door alarm at macy*s yesterday.... but that was because the bimbo forgot to remover the anti-theft device! i haven't had a problem with my smartkey setting them off!
     
  7. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Looks like you have to stop stealing stuff!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Grasshopper 01 @ Sep 1 2007, 08:56 PM) [snapback]505592[/snapback]</div>
    The detailed person should ask you if it happens when you go into the store as well as when you go out of the store. If it does not do it both ways without any change(like you have purchased items with you on the way out of the store) then there is not a good way to compare.
     
  9. ghopper01

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(D Rock @ Sep 2 2007, 08:04 PM) [snapback]506068[/snapback]</div>
    Yes both going in and going out. I'm not stealing.
     
  10. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Grasshopper 01 @ Sep 3 2007, 09:37 AM) [snapback]506071[/snapback]</div>
    I know, I'm taking the piss.
     
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    no such problem on my '07.
     
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    arent those set off by the magnetic charge of the theft device ? and if so how can the smart key mimic the magnetic charge ?
     
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    And it happens when you're wearing different clothes? You're sure there isn't an anti-theft device still left in that new jacket you're wearing?

    I've never had a problem either.