Re: Active RF Tag in Key FOB?

[Daniel65]

jaugu...@verizon.net wrote on 17/05/2023 8:25 am:
> Hi,
>
> I have a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
>
> To open the car door (locked), I simply grab the handle and the door
> unlocks then opens with the Key FOB in my pocket.
>
> The Key FOB has buttons that include Unlock. If I press this
> button, the Key FOB would transmit a coded signal in UHF band to the
> Jeep.
>
> I assume because I am NOT pressing any buttons, my Jeep transmits a
> signal (perhaps in short bursts) and my Key FOB responds by
> indicating it's presence?
>
> Can someone clarify this?
>
> Thank You in advance, John
>
No, Justine, I can't clarify this as I don't have a Jeep.... but I'd
have to ask 'What happens if the Key Fob is some distance away and you
"simply grab the handle"??'.

Hopefully the car doesn't unlock!! ;-)
--
Daniel

[Daniel65]

jaugu...@verizon.net wrote on 18/5/23 4:02 am:

> Hi,
>
> Good question. I have already tried that. I left the FOB in the
> house, went out to the Jeep, but I could NOT open the locked door.
>
> John
>
Ah!! Good.

The alternative would leave your vehicle accessible to any Tom, Dick or
Harriette!! ;-P
--
Daniel