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   jaugustine@verizon.net to All   
   Re: Active RF Tag in Key FOB?   
   17 May 23 14:02:05   
   
   On Wed, 17 May 2023 18:21:48 +1000, Daniel65    
   wrote:   
      
   >jaugustine@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!! ;-)   
      
   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   
      
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