|
|
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,036
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,036 |
Is there any way to deactiavate the red Panic button on the factory remote? Accidentally activating it can be a real annoying pain in the arse!
98 E0 Silver SVT
KKM - Bassani - MSDS - BAT - ES - Unorthodox - HID - Dyna-batt - Koni - Ground Control - 17" MAS Italy Rodger - Quaife - Fidanza
"Every easy girl I have been with has been either a hosebeast or a headcase" - Pete D
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 1,251
Moderator
|
|
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 1,251 |
Open the remote and remove the contact.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 397
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 397 |
I accidentally activated mine at like midnight the other night (neighbors were happy I'm sure), then I couldn't seem to find the right button to shut it off. What do you know, you just gotta hit the panick button again. 
'00 Contour SVT #123 of 2150
Built 9/29/99
Black/Tan Interior
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 162
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 162 |
I just took out the plastic button, left the rubber membrane/contact as is...haven't hit it since although I could if I tried hard enough...if you wanted, you could place a tiny piece of elec tape or paint over the contacts, too. I never understood the point of it, really....silly feature. "All windows open" would have been smarter...or maybe "all doors" instead of hitting one button twice...
98 CSVT, basic mod's, my slowest car yet but still faster than the wife's Talon Tsi AWD. Not by much, though. Now if I could get the back wheels to do something....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 142
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 142 |
Yeah, get an aftermarket alarm. Problem solved.
2k silver svt #1721
1. custom stereo
2. KKM induction kit
3. eibach springs
4. sho shop y
5. custom catback
6. A6 2-way side markers (clear)
7. Pro-M 75mm
8. Illuminated moonroof switch
9. removed door ding guards
10. more to come..
"Ignorance breeds stupidity.."
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 3,636
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 3,636 |
Hmmm, All windows open? Rather than disconnecting the button, perhaps finding the reciever in the car and locating the relay/circuit that gets activated when that signal is received. Then, perhaps you could activate anything? All windows down (A timer circuit connected to four relays that open the power windows for say 3-5 seconds.) Or for the really ambitious, remote starter. Of course PATS would need bypassed in many cars, but it probably could be done. The problem I see with this is what if the panic functions are built into the receiver? Since the lights and horn "chirp" already when lock the vehicle, I suspect the "panic" function is built into the remote keyless entry box. Just some ideas. Chris Hightower, what can you come up with  TB
Tony Boner Personal: 98cdw27@charter.net Work: tony.boner@sun.com Saving the computer world from WinBloze as Unix/Solaris/Java Guru http://www.sun.com 1998 Contour SVT Pre-E1 618/6535 Born On Date: 4/30/1997 Now with Aussie Bar induced mild oversteer.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 818
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 818 |
Without the Panic button, how do you find your car in the Wal-Mart parking lot?
2000 Contour SE Sport T-Red MTX, Mystique rear dome light, Blau Florida cd.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,664
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,664 |
Originally posted by gwellington:
Without the Panic button, how do you find your car in the Wal-Mart parking lot? Mine's the one way down at the end of the lot, where no other cars dare to park... I hate door dings!
Joey
2000 SVT Black
#1811 of 2150
Dad always thought laughter was the best medicine, which I guess is why several of us died of tuberculosis.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,391
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,391 |
From the Ford manual:
A panic button allows a possible mugger that is following you to your car to quickly identify the location of said car and help time his attack to allow for the quickest possible assault and get-away...
Joe, 98 GL sport (V6 MTX)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,419
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,419 |
I once accidentally set off the PANIC alarm when I was changing my oil. Keys were in my pocket and something in there hit the button. Yes, I have TWO factory horns and let me tell you, they are LOUD when you are under there. The keys now get tossed in the driver's seat when I am going to work under the car. :rolleyes:
|
|
|
|
|
