New key unlocks all doors

[stevesey]

Picked up my new chrome key today (car only came with one that would start the car, other just opened doors, so dealer paid ).

Anyway the new chrome key unlocks all the doors on a single press whereas the old plastic key does drivers on press one and all on press two. Not a problem, as I if I'm on my own I often have a laptop bag or something that I want to bung on the back seat, and after four weeks I still haven't got used to the need to press the key twice.

Anyone else noticed this when getting a new key?

Implies there are different types of unlock codes that the key can send. I was thinking that as the DAS unit knows about 8 possible keys the "slot" for each one can be programmed differently - however I don't think the DAS unit is involved in the unlock process (only in the ignition/immobiliser).

 

[rf065]

You should be able to program the key for 1 or 2 presses to open all doors.
Check your handbook, I think you press lock and unlock together until red light flashes? I did it with mine anyway, cant remember exactly how.

Russ

 

[JEZ.S320L]

Picked up my new chrome key today (car only came with one that would start the car, other just opened doors, so dealer paid ).

Anyway the new chrome key unlocks all the doors on a single press whereas the old plastic key does drivers on press one and all on press two. Not a problem, as I if I'm on my own I often have a laptop bag or something that I want to bung on the back seat, and after four weeks I still haven't got used to the need to press the key twice.

Anyone else noticed this when getting a new key?

Implies there are different types of unlock codes that the key can send. I was thinking that as the DAS unit knows about 8 possible keys the "slot" for each one can be programmed differently - however I don't think the DAS unit is involved in the unlock process (only in the ignition/immobiliser).

I usually have 2 laptops - don't ask.! They reside in the boot. Also, the doors auto-lock above 5mph..ish..!!!!!!

 

[stevesey]

I usually have 2 laptops - don't ask.!

I guess that goes with your location.

 

[stevesey]

You should be able to program the key for 1 or 2 presses to open all doors.
Check your handbook, I think you press lock and unlock together until red light flashes? I did it with mine anyway, cant remember exactly how.

Russ

You are correct - just done it (had read though the handbooks generally when I got the car, but didn't notice this).

Thanks

 

[anyweb]

I usually have 2 laptops - don't ask.! They reside in the boot. Also, the doors auto-lock above 5mph..ish..!!!!!!

I've 27 laptops !

 

[stevesey]

That must be one big bag you carry around.:?

 

[JEZ.S320L]

I guess that goes with your location.

LOL - How did you guess..!?

 

[stevesey]

LOL - How did you guess..!?

It was a guess (based on 22 years of experience), but now I've checked your profile I see we share the same job title.