Homepage Garage Wiki Register Social Groups Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
#Camaro6
Go Back   CAMARO6 > CAMARO6.com General Forums > 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum


Phastek Performance


Post Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 01-15-2017, 11:47 AM   #1
Android42019
The Black Emerald
 
Android42019's Avatar
 
Drives: '17 ZL1, '08 Trailblazer, '11 1LTRS
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: DFW Metroplex
Posts: 781
Passive unlock...?

So I've been fiddling with my settings and I turned on the Passive lock which locks the car by itself when I walk away right? Shouldn't the Passive UN-lock work the same way? Ive tried different things to check it and it never works....just the buttons to unlock :/
__________________
Android42019 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 11:49 AM   #2
thescout6
 
thescout6's Avatar
 
Drives: 16 2SS
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 208
Just the buttons to unlock. To big of a liability to let anyone enter your car just because your close and unlocks it. Also, would use way to my if your battery constantly searching for a connection. I don't think any manufacture provides that feature of unlocking without touch a button or resting your finger on a pad etc.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
thescout6 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 12:26 PM   #3
Cornholio
I need Teepee!
 
Cornholio's Avatar
 
Drives: 2019 Camaro SS 1LE
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Highland, TX
Posts: 181
Quote:
Originally Posted by thescout6 View Post
Just the buttons to unlock. To big of a liability to let anyone enter your car just because your close and unlocks it. Also, would use way to my if your battery constantly searching for a connection. I don't think any manufacture provides that feature of unlocking without touch a button or resting your finger on a pad etc.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Corvette does it and has for years
Cornholio is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 12:29 PM   #4
cellsafemode


 
cellsafemode's Avatar
 
Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: California
Posts: 3,491
Mine locks when I walk away and touching the door handle button when I'm near unlocks.... Which is fine since it's right on the handle you need to touch to open the door.

Never need to touch my fob or use a key. Works great
cellsafemode is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 01:36 PM   #5
RollaMo

 
RollaMo's Avatar
 
Drives: 2017 2SS
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Rolla, MO
Posts: 1,106
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cornholio View Post
Corvette does it and has for years
Yep, even my 1996 LT4 Corvette has passive lock/unlock.

Quote:
Originally Posted by cellsafemode View Post
Mine locks when I walk away and touching the door handle button when I'm near unlocks.... Which is fine since it's right on the handle you need to touch to open the door.

Never need to touch my fob or use a key. Works great
+1

No need to ever take FOB out of pocket.
Just push the little button on the door, as your reaching to open the door anyway. One push on either door will unlock both of them.

I like the way the Camaro works.

Bonus:
The trunk button will also open the trunk as long as your FOB is in range if the car is locked.
If your car is not locked, that trunk button will always work FOB or not.
__________________
1996 Corvette - LT4
2017 Camaro 2SS
2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
2015 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited
RollaMo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 04:44 PM   #6
thescout6
 
thescout6's Avatar
 
Drives: 16 2SS
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 208
Passive unlock...?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cornholio View Post
Corvette does it and has for years


Interesting!! That sound terribly dangerous.

You are telling me all you have to do is be near the corvette for the doors to u lock without having to press a pad or pull on the door handle? I know some cars that also unlock when you grab the handle, but I mean just being next to the car with fob unlocks it? If so, so cool


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
thescout6 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 05:06 PM   #7
RollaMo

 
RollaMo's Avatar
 
Drives: 2017 2SS
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Rolla, MO
Posts: 1,106
Quote:
Originally Posted by thescout6 View Post
Interesting!! That sound terribly dangerous.

You are telling me all you have to do is be near the corvette for the doors to u lock without having to press a pad or pull on the door handle? I know some cars that also unlock when you grab the handle, but I mean just being next to the car with fob unlocks it? If so, so cool
Yes, that is the way it works on my '96

Not sure if the newer ones are still the same or not.
Technology has come a long way since 1996 with the touch pads.

Why do you think it would be "terribly dangerous"?
__________________
1996 Corvette - LT4
2017 Camaro 2SS
2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
2015 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited
RollaMo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 05:08 PM   #8
ron scubadiver
 
Drives: 2017 2SS Hyper Blue
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 550
I still need keys to get in my house. Perhaps I need some fancy electronic lock to get in my house.
ron scubadiver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 05:41 PM   #9
BluinSC
 
Drives: BVM 1SS
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Columbia-Sumter- Florence, SC
Posts: 460
^ You know they make remote door locks now....
BluinSC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 07:38 PM   #10
thescout6
 
thescout6's Avatar
 
Drives: 16 2SS
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 208
Quote:
Originally Posted by RollaMo View Post
Yes, that is the way it works on my '96

Not sure if the newer ones are still the same or not.
Technology has come a long way since 1996 with the touch pads.

Why do you think it would be "terribly dangerous"?


There is great episode of top gear where Hammond is sitting in a diner eating with his SRT FOB in his pocket and Jeremy is able to get in the car, start it, and move it.

Basically my fear would be being close enough to my car but not being able to see it and having someone just walk up, open it, and take something or drive it off (although former more likely than latter).


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
thescout6 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 07:53 PM   #11
SSport16


 
SSport16's Avatar
 
Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 5,435
GM changed this recently. My 2012 SRX has a small flat body colored bad on the handle to lock the vehicle manually with the fob in my pocket. There is no button to press when opening the door with passive unlock, just pull the handle when right next to the door with my fob in my pocket. I think they changed it 2 or 3 years ago to the actual button that needs to be pressed.
__________________
2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W)

1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered)
3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built)
6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)
SSport16 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 07:59 PM   #12
Cldgin2
 
Cldgin2's Avatar
 
Drives: 2017 1LE SS
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 621
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cornholio View Post
Corvette does it and has for years

Little misleading. On my 2006 Z51 you had to as all C6 place hand in the handle and squeeze. the buttons behind that little rubber deal did the same as Camaro.
__________________
'If one day the speed kills me, don't cry. Because I was smiling.' - Paul Walker
Cldgin2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 08:31 PM   #13
RollaMo

 
RollaMo's Avatar
 
Drives: 2017 2SS
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Rolla, MO
Posts: 1,106
Quote:
Originally Posted by thescout6 View Post
There is great episode of top gear where Hammond is sitting in a diner eating with his SRT FOB in his pocket and Jeremy is able to get in the car, start it, and move it.

Basically my fear would be being close enough to my car but not being able to see it and having someone just walk up, open it, and take something or drive it off (although former more likely than latter).


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Valid points.

But the passive FOB for my '96 won't unlock the door until you are within about 8 ft of the car.
Like as your walking up to it, just before you get to the door you hear the doors unlock.

The Camaro (and it seems newer Corvettes), you need to push the button on the door handle (or with Corvette, push on the pad behind the handle).
You still need the FOB to be within 7-10 Ft for it to work.

The button on the FOB will lock or unlock from a much farther distance, but the passive feature only works in really close range.
__________________
1996 Corvette - LT4
2017 Camaro 2SS
2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
2015 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited
RollaMo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2017, 08:38 PM   #14
thescout6
 
thescout6's Avatar
 
Drives: 16 2SS
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 208
Quote:
Originally Posted by RollaMo View Post
Valid points.

But the passive FOB for my '96 won't unlock the door until you are within about 8 ft of the car.
Like as your walking up to it, just before you get to the door you hear the doors unlock.

The Camaro (and it seems newer Corvettes), you need to push the button on the door handle (or with Corvette, push on the pad behind the handle).
You still need the FOB to be within 7-10 Ft for it to work.

The button on the FOB will lock or unlock from a much farther distance, but the passive feature only works in really close range.


Makes sense. I wonder if they changed it due to privacy/security concerns?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
thescout6 is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Post Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:57 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.