GladstoneCoach
Active member
I got our first Spark EV almost two years ago & finally have a couple mods planned for warmer (& drier) weather when I won't need the garage. However I have a couple other mods I'd like to explore here. There are 2 specific features we have on other vehicles that I REALLY wish Chevy would have included or I could add aftermarket. This thread pertains to a "key-free" door lock / unlock feature.
Background: Our 2010 Prius has touch sensors on the driver-side door handle that, when the key is within a certain proximity, allow for the door to be locked / unlocked with the touch of a finger. This lets you keep the key stored in your pocket / purse / backpack and get in and go (the Prius also has a push-button start) or exit the vehicle and lock it with a touch on the sensors. As we're all aware - the Spark requires you to dig out the key to lock and unlock the vehicle. The "key-free" door is a fabulously convenient feature & the Spark already has a proximity sensor for the key somewhere to allow the push button start.
Has anyone tried adding this feature to your vehicle with any success? I must be using the wrong search terms on "The Google" because everything I find relates to adding keyless entry to a vehicle with manual locks.
Background: Our 2010 Prius has touch sensors on the driver-side door handle that, when the key is within a certain proximity, allow for the door to be locked / unlocked with the touch of a finger. This lets you keep the key stored in your pocket / purse / backpack and get in and go (the Prius also has a push-button start) or exit the vehicle and lock it with a touch on the sensors. As we're all aware - the Spark requires you to dig out the key to lock and unlock the vehicle. The "key-free" door is a fabulously convenient feature & the Spark already has a proximity sensor for the key somewhere to allow the push button start.
Has anyone tried adding this feature to your vehicle with any success? I must be using the wrong search terms on "The Google" because everything I find relates to adding keyless entry to a vehicle with manual locks.
