Car Wash issues?

[Tortured Soul]

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}

[Gadgetjq]

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 December 28, 2019 by Gadgetjq

[Fingernip]

Grab a faraday pouch and keep it in the center console. Drop the key in it when you wash the car. (Make sure you know your key code in case the doors lock)

[Tortured Soul]

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.

 

[jamie1073]

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.