Bill-N Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) I just realized that there's no panic alarm button on my Type 1 Intelligent Access Key. I guess I assumed that some combination of button presses would activate the alarm. Is this really the case (no panic alarm)? Surely not. But if so, can I buy a Type 2 key and have it work with my plain-vanilla SEL? Edited February 17, 2013 by Bill-N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhackwyatt Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 That is true, I believe the Type 2 is only for the Energi due to the built-in remote start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 WELL HOW ABOUT THAT :yahoo:I hadn't even noticed it was missing. That has been the #1 thing :rant2: (GRIP) :rant2: I've had for yrs.EVER TIME I'm working on a motorcycle or anything else in the garage I set that POS alarm off! Thank you so much :worship: , I'm on my way to the garage right now to enjoy a little peace and quiet while rebuilding some carburetors. wab ptjones and GUZZI 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Bill I noticed the lack of panic button awhile back and was surprised. I found having one on my last car's key fob was very reassuring when walking to the car at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkraider Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I am not sure a panic alarm would do much. When was the last time anyone ever paid much attention to a car alarm? wab, RachelnLa and GUZZI 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 We are not as heavily populated where I live so I think heads would turn. Hey we even got the fire truck coming into our townhouse complex due to a smoke detector shrieking (fire hall is across the street). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinto Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I liked the panic alarm when I am trying to find my car in big parking lot decks. Now I will just wander around hoping I will find it again. :sos: I lost my car Maybe if there was a gps app that would track the car on my phone???????????? :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxJaxon Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Page 60 of the manual: Car FinderPress the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn signals will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. ptjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinto Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Page 60 of the manual: Car FinderPress the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn signals will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.Thanks, I missed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 It says use this rather than the panic alarm, so does that mean there IS a panic alarm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhackwyatt Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Page 60 of the manual: Car FinderPress the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn signals will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.The bi-directional remote start has a similar feature in that it honks the horn 4-times. It's called progressive scan. This is a little better in that the bi-directional remote start fob has a greater range than the car fob to lock/unlock the doors. It says use this rather than the panic alarm, so does that mean there IS a panic alarm?According to the manual, the Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (the key for the SE) has the panic.The Type 1 Intelligent Access Key (the key for the SEL) does not.The Type 2 Intelligent Access Key (the key for the Energi) has the panic. Edited February 18, 2013 by zhackwyatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkraider Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Just scream "Free Beer". It works better... zhackwyatt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Funny one Valkraider. I'll to remember to do that if I get worried without my panic button. Edited July 4, 2014 by Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-N Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I just realized that there's no panic alarm button on my Type 1 Intelligent Access Key. I guess I assumed that some combination of button presses would activate the alarm. Is this really the case (no panic alarm)? Surely not. But if so, can I buy a Type 2 key and have it work with my plain-vanilla SEL? Since there are many new members, I thought i'd ask again: does anyone know if the Type 2 key can be used to gain panic alarm functionality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhackwyatt Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Only those with an Energi have a Type 2. You would have to ask the dealer if a Type 2 can be programmed with a Sel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontfret Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I liked the panic alarm when I am trying to find my car in big parking lot decks. Now I will just wander around hoping I will find it again. :sos: I lost my car Maybe if there was a gps app that would track the car on my phone???????????? :drool:MyFordMobile shows the state and location of the car on your phone or computer. Works great. Can also start, lock, unlock car, and sends a txt message if car alarm sounds. ptjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-N Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 MyFordMobile shows the state and location of the car on your phone or computer. Works great. Can also start, lock, unlock car, and sends a txt message if car alarm sounds. Were it that I had an Energi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 MyFordMobile shows the state and location of the car on your phone or computer. Works great. Can also start, lock, unlock car, and sends a txt message if car alarm sounds.Isn't that only available for the Energi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-N Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Ashley, would you check on this please? I'd really like to have a FOB (of whatever type) that would act as a panic button. My dealer parts dept. has no idea. adThanksvance. Edited July 3, 2014 by Bill-N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_L Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) I have the type 2 FOB which has a panic button on my Hybrid SEL, so the type 2 remote is not exclusive to the Energi. I do have the remote start option which came with my car, but guessing it is probably not a very popular option. I don't see why a type 2 wouldn't work in a regular hybrid, but aren't they really expensive? (my dealer told me they were $500 to replace) Edited July 3, 2014 by Adrian_L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-N Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 I have the type 2 FOB which has a panic button on my Hybrid SEL, so the type 2 remote is not exclusive to the Energi. I do have the remote start option which came with my car, but guessing it is probably not a very popular option. I don't see why a type 2 wouldn't work in a regular hybrid, but aren't they really expensive? (my dealer told me they were $500 to replace) Thanks for your input. I'll check on the price; $500 seems a bit steep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinytop Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Ya, when you consider what a cell phone is. Even the best retail without subsidy for <700. And they communicate much further on many bands, have wifi, not to mention a processor and screen....Remotes that can control TV, BluRay, cable box, stereo are much less than that. Shoot, my cell phone also can control all my entertainment devices. We need an app for the cell phones that can be coded for our cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_L Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 My (former) Ford dealership continues to amaze with their flee-flowing steam of misinformation. It appears from the Ford parts website that the hybrid FOB is $85. However, it doesn't state whether it is a type 1 or 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-N Posted September 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I have the type 2 FOB which has a panic button on my Hybrid SEL, so the type 2 remote is not exclusive to the Energi. I do have the remote start option which came with my car, but guessing it is probably not a very popular option. I don't see why a type 2 wouldn't work in a regular hybrid, but aren't they really expensive? (my dealer told me they were $500 to replace) I want to buy a spare Type-2 Intelligent Access Key (aka FOB) for my plain-vanilla SEL. On your car, does the panic button work? As to the $500, the dealer probably thought you were asking about the remote start system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_L Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 The Fob has 5 buttons: Remote start ; door lock ; door unlock ; trunk unlock and panic. Everything works as it should. I'm assuming the panic button merely triggers the alarm circuit. Wait a minute....is there an alarm on this car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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