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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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something i noticed

i was walking up to my car the other day and i usually just pull the handle and get in. for some reason the door would not automatically unlock. this was strange considering every other time the door will just unlock. i noticed that the key was in the same pocket as my blackberry 8310. the key was behind the blackberry. the door would only open if the phone was not blocking it. anyone else notice this?
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Unfortunatly we don't get Keyless go here in the States so I can't help.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron Jr
Unfortunatly we don't get Keyless go here in the States so I can't help.

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Why do the Canadians get all the good things on the C? I.E. 4Matic. And if MB is thinking "Oh, well it's snowy and cold in Canada, so all the C's need 4Matic," then explain to me why they put ventilated seats in Canadian GL. Last I checked, Vancouver is cooler than Phoenix is.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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i believe they did not want to kill the canadian market. this way canadians would have no excuse to buy from the US.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by blastit
i believe they did not want to kill the canadian market. this way canadians would have no excuse to buy from the US.
True.

Going back on topic, I remember there was something in the manual about Keyless go and mobile devices...I forget what it was though. That really isn't any help. Sorry.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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my keyless go doesn't work sometimes either but haven't figure out why yet.
i'll try this phone blocking and let you know how mine is.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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I have keyless go in my W215 and sometimes it doesn't want to cooperate when my phone is in the same pocket either. just take it out or keep the key elsewhere.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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ok i guess that i am not the only one. i know for sure its the phone i have been running some trials in the garage. the only time it does not work is if my phone is in the same pockets as my keys.
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Originally Posted by blastit
i believe they did not want to kill the canadian market. this way canadians would have no excuse to buy from the US.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Blackberry kills the Comfort Access of my BMW, just imagine what it's doing to the family jewels!
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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I keep my phone in a case, attached to my belt, to the side of the body. Kinda away from the "jewels" I guess. That wasn't the purpose though. Just more convenient.

I've heard a guy say that he keeps his phone in his pants pocket on purpose--as a contraceptive.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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i believe they did not want to kill the canadian market. this way canadians would have no excuse to buy from the US.
They give us $3000 worth of gift to justify the $10,000 sale price difference....
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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They give us $3000 worth of gift to justify the $10,000 sale price difference....
hey i didnt say that i thought it was a good idea. i agree with you. but the fact is if you got all the same options in the US that they gave us in Canada we would be even more pissed. This way they can play it off as dealing in two different markets.
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