Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

Recently purchased a 2000 Accord 4 door v6 with no manual; one question
I have is regarding the keyless entry thing (called a fob?). The first
press on the lock button seems to lock the doors, the second press makes
the horn blow. What exactly is going on with each press?

Thanks,

Jeff

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

Jeff wrote:
> Recently purchased a 2000 Accord 4 door v6 with no manual; one question
> I have is regarding the keyless entry thing (called a fob?). The first
> press on the lock button seems to lock the doors, the second press makes
> the horn blow. What exactly is going on with each press?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff

The 2nd press horn sound is just to verify that the car is locked.
Nothing different other than the sound.

a

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

Jeff wrote:
> Recently purchased a 2000 Accord 4 door v6 with no manual; one question
> I have is regarding the keyless entry thing (called a fob?). The first
> press on the lock button seems to lock the doors, the second press makes
> the horn blow. What exactly is going on with each press?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff

The 2nd press horn sound is just to verify that the car is locked.
Nothing different other than the sound.

a

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

In my new Accord'04 the second press adds the impact alarm setting. The first press locks without it... Al
"Jeff" <jeff@invalid.net> wrote in message news:jeff-E64459.11543615082004@news.east.cox.net...
Recently purchased a 2000 Accord 4 door v6 with no manual; one question
I have is regarding the keyless entry thing (called a fob?). The first
press on the lock button seems to lock the doors, the second press makes
the horn blow. What exactly is going on with each press?

Thanks,

Jeff

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

In my new Accord'04 the second press adds the impact alarm setting. The first press locks without it... Al
"Jeff" <jeff@invalid.net> wrote in message news:jeff-E64459.11543615082004@news.east.cox.net...
Recently purchased a 2000 Accord 4 door v6 with no manual; one question
I have is regarding the keyless entry thing (called a fob?). The first
press on the lock button seems to lock the doors, the second press makes
the horn blow. What exactly is going on with each press?

Thanks,

Jeff

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

You can get to read an Owner's Manual and some other info at no cost
by going to Honda Owner's Link. Give them your VIN number and sign up.

https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login..../prod_home.asp

VIN number is the number on the dash just inside the windshield.
When I signed up I found that My Honda's trany had an extended
warrantee.

On Sun, 15 Aug 2004 11:54:36 -0400, Jeff <jeff@invalid.net> wrote:

>Recently purchased a 2000 Accord 4 door v6 with no manual; one question
>I have is regarding the keyless entry thing (called a fob?). The first
>press on the lock button seems to lock the doors, the second press makes
>the horn blow. What exactly is going on with each press?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jeff

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

You can get to read an Owner's Manual and some other info at no cost
by going to Honda Owner's Link. Give them your VIN number and sign up.

https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login..../prod_home.asp

VIN number is the number on the dash just inside the windshield.
When I signed up I found that My Honda's trany had an extended
warrantee.

On Sun, 15 Aug 2004 11:54:36 -0400, Jeff <jeff@invalid.net> wrote:

>Recently purchased a 2000 Accord 4 door v6 with no manual; one question
>I have is regarding the keyless entry thing (called a fob?). The first
>press on the lock button seems to lock the doors, the second press makes
>the horn blow. What exactly is going on with each press?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jeff

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

In article <jeff-E64459.11543615082004@news.east.cox.net>,
Jeff <jeff@invalid.net> wrote:

> Recently purchased a 2000 Accord 4 door v6 with no manual; one question
> I have is regarding the keyless entry thing (called a fob?).

No, not called a fob. People do call it a fob, but it's not; it's
simply a remote transmitter.

Look up "key fob" in the dictionary.



> The first
> press on the lock button seems to lock the doors, the second press makes
> the horn blow. What exactly is going on with each press?

The first press locks the doors. If you're nearby and it's relatively
quiet, you can hear the doors lock--so you know everything's OK. But if
it's noisy or if you're not near enough, you don't hear the doors
lock--so you press the lock button again, and the car confirms that
everything's OK by honking the horn.

I think it's a polite way to do things. Rather than honking the horn
for confirmation no matter what, every time, it honks the horn for
confirmation only upon demand by the user.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

In article <jeff-E64459.11543615082004@news.east.cox.net>,
Jeff <jeff@invalid.net> wrote:

> Recently purchased a 2000 Accord 4 door v6 with no manual; one question
> I have is regarding the keyless entry thing (called a fob?).

No, not called a fob. People do call it a fob, but it's not; it's
simply a remote transmitter.

Look up "key fob" in the dictionary.



> The first
> press on the lock button seems to lock the doors, the second press makes
> the horn blow. What exactly is going on with each press?

The first press locks the doors. If you're nearby and it's relatively
quiet, you can hear the doors lock--so you know everything's OK. But if
it's noisy or if you're not near enough, you don't hear the doors
lock--so you press the lock button again, and the car confirms that
everything's OK by honking the horn.

I think it's a polite way to do things. Rather than honking the horn
for confirmation no matter what, every time, it honks the horn for
confirmation only upon demand by the user.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-
> Jeff <jeff@invalid.net> wrote:
> > Recently purchased a 2000 Accord 4 door v6 with no manual; one question
> > I have is regarding the keyless entry thing (called a fob?).
>
> No, not called a fob. People do call it a fob, but it's not; it's
> simply a remote transmitter.
>
> Look up "key fob" in the dictionary.

huh? A "key fob" is the decorative thing on a key ring. It can be a piece of
leather, a bottle opener, flashlight, or a remote transmitter.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-
> Jeff <jeff@invalid.net> wrote:
> > Recently purchased a 2000 Accord 4 door v6 with no manual; one question
> > I have is regarding the keyless entry thing (called a fob?).
>
> No, not called a fob. People do call it a fob, but it's not; it's
> simply a remote transmitter.
>
> Look up "key fob" in the dictionary.

huh? A "key fob" is the decorative thing on a key ring. It can be a piece of
leather, a bottle opener, flashlight, or a remote transmitter.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

I just re-read the manual and what I said here is wrong. It is as posted by Elmo, repeated here
Al

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-F5E6F1.05503616082004@text.usenetserver.com...

The first press locks the doors. If you're nearby and it's relatively
quiet, you can hear the doors lock--so you know everything's OK. But if
it's noisy or if you're not near enough, you don't hear the doors
lock--so you press the lock button again, and the car confirms that
everything's OK by honking the horn.

I think it's a polite way to do things. Rather than honking the horn
for confirmation no matter what, every time, it honks the horn for
confirmation only upon demand by the user.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

I just re-read the manual and what I said here is wrong. It is as posted by Elmo, repeated here
Al

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-F5E6F1.05503616082004@text.usenetserver.com...

The first press locks the doors. If you're nearby and it's relatively
quiet, you can hear the doors lock--so you know everything's OK. But if
it's noisy or if you're not near enough, you don't hear the doors
lock--so you press the lock button again, and the car confirms that
everything's OK by honking the horn.

I think it's a polite way to do things. Rather than honking the horn
for confirmation no matter what, every time, it honks the horn for
confirmation only upon demand by the user.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

In article <cfrcam$1tf$1@news01.intel.com>,
"Dean" <noreply@fakeaddress.com> wrote:

> > Look up "key fob" in the dictionary.
>
> huh? A "key fob" is the decorative thing on a key ring.

no, it's not. Look it up.

And besides, even so, since when is a remote transmitter a "decorative
thing"? It's just another key of sorts (one that electronically unlocks
the doors), hanging on the key ring.

It's a remote transmitter. Period.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

In article <cfrcam$1tf$1@news01.intel.com>,
"Dean" <noreply@fakeaddress.com> wrote:

> > Look up "key fob" in the dictionary.
>
> huh? A "key fob" is the decorative thing on a key ring.

no, it's not. Look it up.

And besides, even so, since when is a remote transmitter a "decorative
thing"? It's just another key of sorts (one that electronically unlocks
the doors), hanging on the key ring.

It's a remote transmitter. Period.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

In article <dkd0i0lqqqu80o8nuh7u405ivphgr4d937@4ax.com>,
Charlie S <chasa@rcn.com> wrote:

> You can get to read an Owner's Manual and some other info at no cost
> by going to Honda Owner's Link. Give them your VIN number and sign up.
>
> https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login..../prod_home.asp


I signed up for that and there's indeed a lot of info available but I
don't see any section regarding various functions, nor a manual per se..

Thanks anyway,
Jeff

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

In article <dkd0i0lqqqu80o8nuh7u405ivphgr4d937@4ax.com>,
Charlie S <chasa@rcn.com> wrote:

> You can get to read an Owner's Manual and some other info at no cost
> by going to Honda Owner's Link. Give them your VIN number and sign up.
>
> https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login..../prod_home.asp


I signed up for that and there's indeed a lot of info available but I
don't see any section regarding various functions, nor a manual per se..

Thanks anyway,
Jeff

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

In article <QzbUc.839$SR4.436@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com>,
nowhere@yahoo.com says...
> I just re-read the manual and what I said here is wrong. It is as posted by Elmo, repeated here
> Al
>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-F5E6F1.05503616082004@text.usenetserver.com...
>
> The first press locks the doors. If you're nearby and it's relatively
> quiet, you can hear the doors lock--so you know everything's OK. But if
> it's noisy or if you're not near enough, you don't hear the doors
> lock--so you press the lock button again, and the car confirms that
> everything's OK by honking the horn.
>
> I think it's a polite way to do things. Rather than honking the horn
> for confirmation no matter what, every time, it honks the horn for
> confirmation only upon demand by the user.
Also, it states in the manual that the second push arms the security
system which is indicated by the beep of the horn.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

In article <QzbUc.839$SR4.436@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com>,
nowhere@yahoo.com says...
> I just re-read the manual and what I said here is wrong. It is as posted by Elmo, repeated here
> Al
>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-F5E6F1.05503616082004@text.usenetserver.com...
>
> The first press locks the doors. If you're nearby and it's relatively
> quiet, you can hear the doors lock--so you know everything's OK. But if
> it's noisy or if you're not near enough, you don't hear the doors
> lock--so you press the lock button again, and the car confirms that
> everything's OK by honking the horn.
>
> I think it's a polite way to do things. Rather than honking the horn
> for confirmation no matter what, every time, it honks the horn for
> confirmation only upon demand by the user.
Also, it states in the manual that the second push arms the security
system which is indicated by the beep of the horn.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

In article <MPG.1b8b2b6422a333d9896ca@news.tco.net>,
Randy Hunt <rhunt960@tco.net> wrote:

> > I think it's a polite way to do things. Rather than honking the horn
> > for confirmation no matter what, every time, it honks the horn for
> > confirmation only upon demand by the user.
> Also, it states in the manual that the second push arms the security
> system which is indicated by the beep of the horn.

Actually (and I sold my 2000 Accord a couple months ago, so I no longer
have the owner's manual), I believe the first push locks and arms--as
shown by the blinking light on the dash. No second push is required.

This is how my 2002 Odyssey works, for sure. The horn is just a
confirmation.

In fact, you don't even need to use the remote transmitter (this is the
EX models, now). Simply lock the doors from the outside using the key,
and 15 seconds later the security system arms itself. This is
documented in the owner's manual.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

In article <MPG.1b8b2b6422a333d9896ca@news.tco.net>,
Randy Hunt <rhunt960@tco.net> wrote:

> > I think it's a polite way to do things. Rather than honking the horn
> > for confirmation no matter what, every time, it honks the horn for
> > confirmation only upon demand by the user.
> Also, it states in the manual that the second push arms the security
> system which is indicated by the beep of the horn.

Actually (and I sold my 2000 Accord a couple months ago, so I no longer
have the owner's manual), I believe the first push locks and arms--as
shown by the blinking light on the dash. No second push is required.

This is how my 2002 Odyssey works, for sure. The horn is just a
confirmation.

In fact, you don't even need to use the remote transmitter (this is the
EX models, now). Simply lock the doors from the outside using the key,
and 15 seconds later the security system arms itself. This is
documented in the owner's manual.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:

> In article <cfrcam$1tf$1@news01.intel.com>,
> "Dean" <noreply@fakeaddress.com> wrote:
>
>>>Look up "key fob" in the dictionary.
>>
>>huh? A "key fob" is the decorative thing on a key ring.
>
> no, it's not. Look it up.
>
> And besides, even so, since when is a remote transmitter a "decorative
> thing"? It's just another key of sorts (one that electronically unlocks
> the doors), hanging on the key ring.
>
> It's a remote transmitter. Period.

Dictionary.com says:

fob n.

1. A small pocket at the front waistline of a man's trousers or in the
front of a vest, used especially to hold a watch.

2. 1. A short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch and worn
hanging in front of the vest or waist.
2. An ornament or seal attached to such a chain or ribbon.


[Probably of Germanic origin.]

----------------------------------------------------------------

The key for my '03 Accord includes a transmitter, but I would never
think of it as a fob.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:

> In article <cfrcam$1tf$1@news01.intel.com>,
> "Dean" <noreply@fakeaddress.com> wrote:
>
>>>Look up "key fob" in the dictionary.
>>
>>huh? A "key fob" is the decorative thing on a key ring.
>
> no, it's not. Look it up.
>
> And besides, even so, since when is a remote transmitter a "decorative
> thing"? It's just another key of sorts (one that electronically unlocks
> the doors), hanging on the key ring.
>
> It's a remote transmitter. Period.

Dictionary.com says:

fob n.

1. A small pocket at the front waistline of a man's trousers or in the
front of a vest, used especially to hold a watch.

2. 1. A short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch and worn
hanging in front of the vest or waist.
2. An ornament or seal attached to such a chain or ribbon.


[Probably of Germanic origin.]

----------------------------------------------------------------

The key for my '03 Accord includes a transmitter, but I would never
think of it as a fob.

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

Randy Hunt wrote:

> In article <QzbUc.839$SR4.436@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com>,
> nowhere@yahoo.com says...
>
>>I just re-read the manual and what I said here is wrong. It is as posted by Elmo, repeated here
>>Al
>>
>> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-F5E6F1.05503616082004@text.usenetserver.com...
>>
>> The first press locks the doors. If you're nearby and it's relatively
>> quiet, you can hear the doors lock--so you know everything's OK. But if
>> it's noisy or if you're not near enough, you don't hear the doors
>> lock--so you press the lock button again, and the car confirms that
>> everything's OK by honking the horn.
>>
>> I think it's a polite way to do things. Rather than honking the horn
>> for confirmation no matter what, every time, it honks the horn for
>> confirmation only upon demand by the user.
>
> Also, it states in the manual that the second push arms the security
> system which is indicated by the beep of the horn.

The security system is set the first time - the "second push"
functionality is just to reassure jittery owners.

Quote, " When you push the lock button a second time within 5 seconds
after you have locked the doors, the horn will sound once to *verify*
that the security system will be set."

a

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

Randy Hunt wrote:

> In article <QzbUc.839$SR4.436@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com>,
> nowhere@yahoo.com says...
>
>>I just re-read the manual and what I said here is wrong. It is as posted by Elmo, repeated here
>>Al
>>
>> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-F5E6F1.05503616082004@text.usenetserver.com...
>>
>> The first press locks the doors. If you're nearby and it's relatively
>> quiet, you can hear the doors lock--so you know everything's OK. But if
>> it's noisy or if you're not near enough, you don't hear the doors
>> lock--so you press the lock button again, and the car confirms that
>> everything's OK by honking the horn.
>>
>> I think it's a polite way to do things. Rather than honking the horn
>> for confirmation no matter what, every time, it honks the horn for
>> confirmation only upon demand by the user.
>
> Also, it states in the manual that the second push arms the security
> system which is indicated by the beep of the horn.

The security system is set the first time - the "second push"
functionality is just to reassure jittery owners.

Quote, " When you push the lock button a second time within 5 seconds
after you have locked the doors, the horn will sound once to *verify*
that the security system will be set."

a

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:10:07 -0300, a <a@a.ca> wrote:
>The security system is set the first time - the "second push"
>functionality is just to reassure jittery owners.
>
>Quote, " When you push the lock button a second time within 5 seconds
>after you have locked the doors, the horn will sound once to *verify*
>that the security system will be set."

Exactly what does it say occurs with the "first push"?

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:10:07 -0300, a <a@a.ca> wrote:
>The security system is set the first time - the "second push"
>functionality is just to reassure jittery owners.
>
>Quote, " When you push the lock button a second time within 5 seconds
>after you have locked the doors, the horn will sound once to *verify*
>that the security system will be set."

Exactly what does it say occurs with the "first push"?

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

F2004: 12 of 13* wrote:
> On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:10:07 -0300, a <a@a.ca> wrote:
>
>>The security system is set the first time - the "second push"
>>functionality is just to reassure jittery owners.
>>
>>Quote, " When you push the lock button a second time within 5 seconds
>>after you have locked the doors, the horn will sound once to *verify*
>>that the security system will be set."
>
>
> Exactly what does it say occurs with the "first push"?
>

It says that "all doors lock". The alarm *does* set, though, on the
first press.

a

Re: Key Fob function? (2000 Accord)
 

F2004: 12 of 13* wrote:
> On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:10:07 -0300, a <a@a.ca> wrote:
>
>>The security system is set the first time - the "second push"
>>functionality is just to reassure jittery owners.
>>
>>Quote, " When you push the lock button a second time within 5 seconds
>>after you have locked the doors, the horn will sound once to *verify*
>>that the security system will be set."
>
>
> Exactly what does it say occurs with the "first push"?
>

It says that "all doors lock". The alarm *does* set, though, on the
first press.

a