Jump to content

Car Wash issues?


Tortured Soul

Recommended Posts

Is it just me?

I have now had more than one instance with the hatch door wanting to open while I'm washing the vehicle at the local car wash using high pressure sprayers

Today was quite perplexing as the hatch door attempted to open, pause, close

Then a minute later same thing

Very embarrassing....

Of course the place was full with all bays occupied, and more than one person happily offering advice.

{sigh}

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Are you spraying water under the rear of your ST?  The kick sensor might be recording that as a solid item (a foot) kicking to open the hatch.  Next time you use a commercial wand to do a wash try intentionally spraying under the car.  The fix is fairly simple, place your key fob several feet away from the car.


This is on page 67 of my owner's manual, it's probably in yours too:
Note: Splashing water may cause the
hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the
intelligent access key away from the rear
bumper detection area when washing your
vehicle.

Edited by Gadgetjq
  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks for the replies.

While I can't be certain that I didn't spray under the kick sensor, I might have.

If that's the case, easy fix.

I'm pretty sure I avoided the area because of that potential problem.

This last time it happened, I took my coat off and threw it in the driver's seat because it was hot in there.

The FOB was in the pocket.

I haven't setup an entry keycode for the panel yet.

I should probably do that.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

15 hours ago, Tortured Soul said:

Thanks for the replies.

While I can't be certain that I didn't spray under the kick sensor, I might have.

If that's the case, easy fix.

I'm pretty sure I avoided the area because of that potential problem.

This last time it happened, I took my coat off and threw it in the driver's seat because it was hot in there.

The FOB was in the pocket.

I haven't setup an entry keycode for the panel yet.

I should probably do that.

 

 

Or at least put a note with the factory code in your wallet.  You could also just disable the remote open in the left screen to disable the sensor for the wash. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...