Can anyone explain this behavior?

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  1. Paul Gregory

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    Washing my car today, I noticed the parking lights blinking on and off and I heard the door-lock chime.
    At first I thought I may have been bumping the key fob in my pocket, but no, it was just happening by itself.
    I also thought it may have something to do with the webcam, but it happened when I was out of its view.
    I don't think I activated any motion sensors either. Still a mystery.
     
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    Did you encounter the front door handle area that locks/unlocks all the doors when washing with your hand, and key fob in your pocket?
    Put the key fob in the house and try washing it again, in a few days when it needs another washing.
     
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    I thought of that too, but I was at least 2 m away from the doors when it happened, so I doubt the RFID was active.
     
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    That won't be happening; this was the last warm day before a cold snap arrives, with -25C forecast.
     
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    Is -25 deg C approaching 10 deg F, at which point the car climate control system is said to stop heating the car ?
     
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    Water from the hose will trip the lock/unlock trigger on the door handles when the fob is in my pocket while washing the Subaru.
     
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    Happens with my 2010 at the car wash routinely. Owners' manual mentions it:

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    in some cases, 2 m may not be enough
     
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    I've driven mine in -30 weather and I remained toasty inside. But I have a sheet of cardboard ahead of my radiator.
     
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    the heat pump is inefficient, but the engine produces plenty of waste heat