2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

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Old 11/17/04, 05:01 AM
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Originally posted by JustAnotherDude@November 17, 2004, 3:06 AM
I fail to see the problem. It's on the fob, what do you need another trunk release for?
Not two weeks after I had my '01 my key fob quit working! I realize it is a redundant button (like stereo controls on the steering wheel). I still like having it though. I hate using my key to unlock a door/trunk. It seems that no matter how careful you are, you end up with a scratch.
Old 11/17/04, 06:19 AM
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Originally posted by Stubbies@November 16, 2004, 7:44 PM
Drive-ins? Those still exist?
There is one in Pittsburgh that has three seperate screens. They show two movies for $5
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Yes this is very annoying. My 99 cougar had no trunk release and it was a pain when you had to run to the trunk for something. (CDs, jacket, umbrella.) The Focus was very well laid out and placed the trunk release in the upper-most left-hand corner of the gauge cluster. This is easily reachable from standing outside the car and just leaning in and while you are seated. I use my trunk release all the time when the car isn't running. Whenever I wash the car I unlock it first and leave the keys somewhere else so as not to ding the car while I am leaning on it to dry the roof. There have been hundreds of times when I will release the trunk to dry under the spoiler, under the liscense plate and in/around the weather stripping where water collects. This is really going to bug the heck out of me.
Old 11/17/04, 07:23 AM
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Just use the trunk button on the remote. It works anytime the vehicle isn't moving. Even if the key in in the ignition and the car is running.
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I'm not sure what the big deal is to have a trunk release. You have a keyfob and a new invention called a...are you ready for this... a "key". I know, hard to believe. You actually put the key into this cool thing called a keyhole that is located in, where else, the trunk. You then turn the key and presto, it opens. Sweet invention if you ask me. Wonder why they didn't think of this sooner
Old 11/17/04, 07:58 AM
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Originally posted by porkster@November 17, 2004, 6:50 AM
And if the keys are in the house, but you want to open the trunk... gotta go find the keys, instead of using an interior opener.... bad oversight in my opinion...
Like I said in that other thread, I use the internal trunk release often enough now that I know I'd miss it, for the above reason. And yes, my current car has a FOB.

That's why I'm going to order a 3rd FOB and velcro it somewhere in the car (glovebox or center console).
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Originally posted by dave 02 gt@November 16, 2004, 8:48 PM
there are ways to get into the trunk
1. key fob
2. key in the lock in back of car.
don't forget about the emergency release for people locked in the trunk
Old 11/17/04, 08:21 AM
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Originally posted by GhostTX@November 17, 2004, 9:01 AM
That's why I'm going to order a 3rd FOB and velcro it somewhere in the car (glovebox or center console).
hey, now that's not a bad idea except i guess if someone breaks into your car they can turn the alarm off??
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Just get the keyless touch pad and install it. It will do everything the remote does, except the panic button. No need for key or remote.
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Originally posted by Karpro@November 17, 2004, 10:38 AM
Just get the keyless touch pad and install it. It will do everything the remote does, except the panic button. No need for key or remote.
*bleh*... and have that gaudy thing on my door?!? No thanks.

Good point about the theft...'course you assume they'll know to look for the FOB. Not like I'd have it on display. And there are ways to disable buttons...
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Originally posted by GhostTX+November 17, 2004, 9:01 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (GhostTX @ November 17, 2004, 9:01 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-porkster@November 17, 2004, 6:50 AM
And if the keys are in the house, but you want to open the trunk... gotta go find the keys, instead of using an interior opener.... bad oversight in my opinion...
Like I said in that other thread, I use the internal trunk release often enough now that I know I'd miss it, for the above reason. And yes, my current car has a FOB.

That's why I'm going to order a 3rd FOB and velcro it somewhere in the car (glovebox or center console). [/b][/quote]
Not sure where you live but around here my car would be locked so I would need my keys just to get into my car to use the trunk release if it had one.
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We are just kickin the heck outta of a dead horse here...
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