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Key and cellphone interference

Discussion in 'Audio / Nav / Electronics' started by Redz, Mar 17, 2016.




  1. Mar 17, 2016 #1

    Redz Member

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    Hello i have experienced some issues with the smart key when i put it with my cell phone in the same pocket. My door wont open when i hold the handle or wont close when i press the button on the handle....
     
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    This is noted in the owners' manual as a source of potential interference. Keep the two in separate pockets and it'll be better.
     
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    Also a good idea to keep in separate pockets, anyway, if you have any other keys on the same ring. Keys have a tendency to scratch phone screens.
     
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