Water unlocks the doors

[pablo_max3045]

As I washing the Jeep this weekend, I noticed that if I had the keys in my pocket with the doors locked, then I rinsed the door handle off, the proximity sensor unlocks the door.
I also tried to simulate rain with the hose and found this also would unlock my door.
So, for anyone who was planing on hiding their key somewhere on the car, good chance the rain will unlock it.
Or... someone just trying the handle or course

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[MoparMike]

As I washing the Jeep this weekend, I noticed that if I had the keys in my pocket with the doors locked, then I rinsed the door handle off, the proximity sensor unlocks the door.
I also tried to simulate rain with the hose and found this also would unlock my door.
So, for anyone who was planing on hiding their key somewhere on the car, good chance the rain will unlock it.
Or... someone just trying the handle or course

Yeah, that happens on all proximity entry vehicles, I hate that. Haha. When I wash my Challenger or my Grand Cherokee, it unlocks the doors every time. But it doesn't really matter, I guess. I have proximity entry for the easiness of not having to unlock my car, not because of it's slight flaws.

 

[pablo_max3045]

Doesnt happen on my wife's Volvo, or my Jag.

 

[Buckleup]

It happens my our Toyota as well.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

As I washing the Jeep this weekend, I noticed that if I had the keys in my pocket with the doors locked, then I rinsed the door handle off, the proximity sensor unlocks the door.
I also tried to simulate rain with the hose and found this also would unlock my door.
So, for anyone who was planing on hiding their key somewhere on the car, good chance the rain will unlock it.
Or... someone just trying the handle or course

@pablo_max3045

What you saw is a normal occurrence in regard to a JL with proximity if you spray water on door or rear hatch handle.

Rain or no rain .. rain is not the issue lets say...

Reality is any owner that has Proximity on their JL should not be leaving the fob stashed on the JL, unless the fob is in a Faraday bag or wrapped with a few layers of aluminum foil.

Rain or no rain, if the fob is in close proximity to the JL (stashed) and not in a Faraday bag or wrapped in aluminum foil, then all anyone has to do is gab the door handle and open the door(s).

I have a fob stashed inside my JL (in a Faraday bag) and have been doing so for 2+ years. I have a unchipped key to unlock the door with. (Nah, you won't find it, even though I said it is stashed in there.) 8-)

 

[jessedacri]

Happened all the time on my Audis before I owned the Jeep. I didn't get proximity locks on my JLR but this is pretty normal.

 

[InvertedLogic]

Same thing would happen with the 2016 Subaru STi I used to own. I always take the key with me

 

[roaniecowpony]

Obviously weaponized electronics for class warfare.

 

[Wbino]

I thought that nine year old with a water pistol was eyeing my Jeep.

 

[Notorious]

I thought that nine year old with a water pistol was eyeing my Jeep.

Did you ask her, “water you doin’?”
to which her angelic answer would be
“Stealing your wallet mister. Hey thanks!”
to which you would stand there dumbfounded
And then she would kick you hard in the shin and squirt your pipi with her water gun.

All that because you had to ask a punny question.... tsk tsk tsk. You just got PUNished.

 

[Bob Burd]

I have to ask. Why would you lock your vehicle while washing it?

 

[Wbino]

I have to ask. Why would you lock your vehicle while washing it?

To stop a SO from jumping in and taking off in a newly cleaned Jeep.

 

[Bob Burd]

This only makes sense for Mall Crawlers. If you're out on the trail, washing the door sills is part of washing the vehicle.

 

[Wbino]

This only makes sense for Mall Crawlers. If you're out on the trail, washing the door sills is part of washing the vehicle.

We Mall Crawlers (I'm a sub thread Park by the Water Crawler) are a silent majority.

 

[four low]

@pablo_max3045

What you saw is a normal occurrence in regard to a JL with proximity if you spray water on door or rear hatch handle.

Rain or no rain .. rain is not the issue lets say...

Reality is any owner that has Proximity on their JL should not be leaving the fob stashed on the JL, unless the fob is in a Faraday bag or wrapped with a few layers of aluminum foil.

Rain or no rain, if the fob is in close proximity to the JL (stashed) and not in a Faraday bag or wrapped in aluminum foil, then all anyone has to do is gab the door handle and open the door(s).

I have a fob stashed inside my JL (in a Faraday bag) and have been doing so for 2+ years. I have a unchipped key to unlock the door with. (Nah, you won't find it, even though I said it is stashed in there.) 8-)

I want to leave my spare Fob stashed on my base Sport, manual locks. What is sufficient for a " Faraday Bag " to shield it ?
Thanks in advance

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