SSM 51547 - Alarm Activation With Motion Sensor Function Disabled

[mkhuffman]

Maybe my issue is separate from this, but their proposed 'solution' doesn't even work. I've tried everything to keep the alarms from going off on a ferry. But the only solution is to leave the car unlocked or leave it running. Neither of which I want to do..

Leaving it running isn't a big deal, because you can lock the car and with a key nobody can drive it. Not that anyone can drive it off the ferry while it is moving anyway. That's what I would do.

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[HuntingPudel]

Leaving it running isn't a big deal, because you can lock the car and with a key nobody can drive it. Not that anyone can drive it off the ferry while it is moving anyway. That's what I would do.

Yeah, but then I have to remember to turn off the audio, retract the mirrors, and there’s no real confirmation that the doors are locked unless I walk 30 feet away, leave my phone there and walk back, then hit the open door button. Then when I come back I need to extend the mirrors and turn the audio back on. I’m still setting off the alarm with the interior motion sensors. ?‍?

 

[mkhuffman]

Yeah, but then I have to remember to turn off the audio, retract the mirrors, and there’s no real confirmation that the doors are locked unless I walk 30 feet away, leave my phone there and walk back, then hit the open door button. Then when I come back I need to extend the mirrors and turn the audio back on. I’m still setting off the alarm with the interior motion sensors. ?‍?

We have a ferry in my town and we have used it a few times. There isn't much to do outside of the car so we usually just sit in the car anyway. But if I wanted to leave the car with my dog inside, I would want the AC on anyway to keep him/her cool. So the car would be on for that. If no dog, I can still leave the car on. If the radio is on, no big deal. I would turn off the climate though. And then when I get to the bar on the ferry, I would hit the "lock" button on FordPass to make sure the car is still locked. And I would use the Android app to confirm.

 

[MikesMachE]

I have issues on BC Ferries in British Columbia, Canada. It is required by Transport Canada to leave your vehicle during the 1.5 hour voyage, and each time I attempt to disable the alarm prior to leaving, I will get a notification 5-10 minutes later on Ford Pass saying the alarm was triggered. Any suggestions besides leaving the vehicle on during the entire trip?

 

[mkhuffman]

I have issues on BC Ferries in British Columbia, Canada. It is required by Transport Canada to leave your vehicle during the 1.5 hour voyage, and each time I attempt to disable the alarm prior to leaving, I will get a notification 5-10 minutes later on Ford Pass saying the alarm was triggered. Any suggestions besides leaving the vehicle on during the entire trip?

You could disconnect the LVB. ?

Edit: I was sort of joking but really if I had to deal with it regularly I would install a LVB disconnect switch and shut down the car. With the added benefit of a hard reboot every time.

 

[MikesMachE]

You could disconnect the LVB. ?

Edit: I was sort of joking but really if I had to deal with it regularly I would install a LVB disconnect switch and shut down the car. With the added benefit of a hard reboot every time.

LOL, that could be the solution, but that would require some work for only taking the ferries a few times a year. I don't want to be the person holding up the line of cars trying to disembark when I can't switch back on the LVB!

 

[jwhamlin244]

I have issues on BC Ferries in British Columbia, Canada. It is required by Transport Canada to leave your vehicle during the 1.5 hour voyage, and each time I attempt to disable the alarm prior to leaving, I will get a notification 5-10 minutes later on Ford Pass saying the alarm was triggered. Any suggestions besides leaving the vehicle on during the entire trip?

No, there is no other solution. which is why i'm confused why this SSM even exists, because going into the menu and disabling the motion sensors still doesn't disable the motion sensors..

 

[mkhuffman]

LOL, that could be the solution, but that would require some work for only taking the ferries a few times a year. I don't want to be the person holding up the line of cars trying to disembark when I can't switch back on the LVB!

Yeah, I agree it is somewhat extreme, but if you put a simple disconnect switch on it, you flip it on when you are allowed back to your car. And I doubt it would take longer than 20-30 seconds to boot up and be ready to drive. In fact you could probably drive the car almost immediately after reconnecting the LVB.

I have performed a lot of modifications to my car, so to me this isn't a big deal. I would just knock it out and be done..

 

[generaltso]

Yeah, I agree it is somewhat extreme, but if you put a simple disconnect switch on it, you flip it on when you are allowed back to your car. And I doubt it would take longer than 20-30 seconds to boot up and be ready to drive. In fact you could probably drive the car almost immediately after reconnecting the LVB.

I have performed a lot of modifications to my car, so to me this isn't a big deal. I would just knock it out and be done..

Would you then carry a jump pack with your to open the hood when you get back?

 

[mkhuffman]

Would you then carry a jump pack with your to open the hood when you get back?

Great point!

Well, I would probably leave the hood unlatched, or put the switch in the passenger compartment. But then you would need to leave the car unlocked. Unintended consequences!

Thinking about this more, I would just leave the hood unlatched but lock the cabin. As long as the frunk doesn't have anything I think will be stolen, it should be fine. But really, who is going to be robbing cars on a ferry? Seems like a high risk, low reward endeavor to me.

 

[mkhuffman]

This is stupid. Here I am brainstorming a work around for a problem that can probably be fixed in 20 minutes by a good software developer.

 

[generaltso]

Great point!

Well, I would probably leave the hood unlatched, or put the switch in the passenger compartment. But then you would need to leave the car unlocked. Unintended consequences!

Thinking about this more, I would just leave the hood unlatched but lock the cabin. As long as the frunk doesn't have anything I think will be stolen, it should be fine. But really, who is going to be robbing cars on a ferry? Seems like a high risk, low reward endeavor to me.

Then you'd have to deal with all the good samaritans that notice your hood unlatched and close it for you. They wouldn't want anyone stealing your engine.

 

[HuntingPudel]

This is stupid. Here I am brainstorming a work around for a problem that can probably be fixed in 20 minutes by a good software developer.

Ummm… Mike… We are talking about Ford here. ??

 

[mkhuffman]

Then you'd have to deal with all the good samaritans that notice your hood unlatched and close it for you. They wouldn't want anyone stealing your engine.

Damn Good Samaritans. They need to mind their own business.

 

[HuntingPudel]

Then you'd have to deal with all the good samaritans that notice your hood unlatched and close it for you. They wouldn't want anyone stealing your engine.

OMG! I think someone stole my engine! ??

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