Disable Key Fob Initiated Panic Alarm?

[JohnFoxeSheets]

Does anyone know if it's possible to disable the key-fob-initiated Panic Alarm (without hacking the fob)? It periodically gets activated while in my pocket and it's a feature I can't ever imagine using intentionally, so I'd just as soon disable it entirely. That said, I'd rather not hack the fob. I've not found anything in the owners manual (yes, I RTFM), but might there perhaps be a module bit that can be toggled using FORScan? I'm reluctant to just experiment and I really wouldn't know where to even look. (I have done a few simple mods using FORScan.)

I know I could just forego the fob and use PAAK (and I still might), but given the various PAAK challenges mentioned on this forum (and a bit that I've experienced myself), I'm not totally confident to go fob-commando.

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[SnBGC]

Does anyone know if it's possible to disable the key-fob-initiated Panic Alarm (without hacking the fob)? It periodically gets activated while in my pocket and it's a feature I can't ever imagine using intentionally, so I'd just as soon disable it entirely. That said, I'd rather not hack the fob. I've not found anything in the owners manual (yes, I RTFM), but might there perhaps be a module bit that can be toggled using FORScan? I'm reluctant to just experiment and I really wouldn't know where to even look. (I have done a few simple mods using FORScan.)

I know I could just forego the fob and use PAAK (and I still might), but given the various PAAK challenges mentioned on this forum (and a bit that I've experienced myself), I'm not totally confident to go fob-commando.

I believe @dbsb3233 did this. Search for his threads and you might find it.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

I looked it up as I wanted to see how he did it:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/disabling-fob-panic-button.8151/

 

[JohnFoxeSheets]

I believe @dbsb3233 did this. Search for his threads and you might find it.

I looked it up as I wanted to see how he did it:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/disabling-fob-panic-button.8151/

Thanks guys. I was hoping to do it without hacking the fob, though simply removing the button cover isn't too bad... I'd still love to find a FORScan method!

All that said, maybe I'll just try not carrying the fob for awhile and see if I get PAAK-stranded anywhere...

 

[SnBGC]

Thanks guys. I was hoping to do it without hacking the fob, though simply removing the button cover isn't too bad... I'd still love to find a FORScan method!

All that said, maybe I'll just try not carrying the fob for awhile and see if I get PAAK-stranded anywhere...

I don't think very many have been stranded (although there have been a few cases...)
Usually you just get a LOT of practice pulling your phone out of your pocket to unlock the screen, entering your door pillar code and backup start code. One or a combination of those things should get you going down the road.

 

[JohnFoxeSheets]

I don't think very many have been stranded (although there have been a few cases...)

Well, for some reason I do tend to bring out the worst in technology...

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Put your fob in a faraday bag and stash it the car, though not anywhere obvious like the center console or glove box. That way you’ll hVe it should PAAK flake out.

 

[JohnFoxeSheets]

Thanks

Put your fob in a faraday bag and stash it the car, though not anywhere obvious like the center console or glove box. That way you’ll have it should PAAK flake out.

Thanks. I recall reading someone (maybe you?) having made that suggestion elsewhere in this forum.

By the way, I grew up on the Big Island (Hamakua side). I take it you're up in Kamuela?

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

I grew up on the Big Island (Hamakua side). I take it you're up in Kamuela?

Waiki’i Ranch. Waimea is too crowded.

 

[LaFong]

Thanks guys. I was hoping to do it without hacking the fob, though simply removing the button cover isn't too bad... I'd still love to find a FORScan method!

For MY23, not positive about 21/22.

				PanicActivate_Cfg (PAC)
726-22-01	*xxx	--		0 =	PAC DISABLE		2 =	PAC PULSE
				1 =	PAC DOUBLE

 

[byoungblood]

For MY23, not positive about 21/22.

				PanicActivate_Cfg (PAC)
726-22-01	*xxx	--		0 =	PAC DISABLE		2 =	PAC PULSE
				1 =	PAC DOUBLE

I'll go out and try this on my '22 tomorrow. I cannot stand the panic button. I've physically removed the button in remotes on other cars I have owned.

 

[markboris]

For MY23, not positive about 21/22.

				PanicActivate_Cfg (PAC)
726-22-01	*xxx	--		0 =	PAC DISABLE		2 =	PAC PULSE
				1 =	PAC DOUBLE

This works the same for a '21

 

[phil]

Usually you just get a LOT of practice pulling your phone out of your pocket to unlock the screen, entering your door pillar code and backup start code.

FWIW, I have not had to do any of those things in months now. Phone key has worked every time. But mileage certainly does vary. I agree with keeping a real key in the car, but find it better to just remove the key battery, rather than using a faraday bag.

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