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mk 3 keyless door problem?

James Good
James Good
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while i was washing my car yesterday my car decided to unlock it self i have the key in a pouch and in the house it was only when i sprayed the water on the front door handles (not using jet wash just a hose outside my home 

also ive noticed that once ive left the car if i tap the driver door sensor it wont lock but if i tap the front passenger one it will lock 

any info/help would be helpful thanks 

car is 2012 titanium 1.6 auto 

 

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    This is normal operation.  A 2012 model doesn't have sleepy keys.  The fobs transmit 24/7.  If your house is near the car, it can be opened easily.

    The farady pouches wear out over time.  Put the keyfob in a metal tin, or sealed crisp packet, then try the door button.  It shouldn't work like that.

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    20 minutes ago, James Good said:

    i have the key in a pouch

    Both keys or just the one ?

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    both in pouch in house in back room 

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    Keyless (passive) systems will lock without the key present, they just won't unlock

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