Door locks are a pain
11-16-2005, 11:27 AM
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All personal preferences... I like it exactlly the way it is... locks when I drive off at about 12mph... and wont unlock when I shut off the engine. And only openning the door with 2 pulls on the handle. I dont want to be able to open the door with one pull.
11-16-2005, 11:59 AM
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Think of the double pull this way and it may not bother you so much. The first pull is to unlock the door just like having to pull or flip an unlock mechanism for most other cars. The second is to open the door. The advantage to the BMW door pull method that I like is that I don't have to reach for a door lock in addition to the handle. The handle is the unlock function, which is convenient. My wifes Yucon will not unlock unless you remove the key, which is a pain if someone is staying in the car. The unlock button is harder to locate and operate versus double clutching the handle. The safety aspect of the door staying locked is so some thug can't open your car door when you come to a stop in a dark parking lot or something. Like others have said, I believe it is programable.
11-16-2005, 01:39 PM
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The other benefit to the double-pull method, at least for me, is that the first pull reminds me to press the central unlock button before getting out if I know I'm going to need access to the back seat or trunk. I usually remember to do it based on habit but once in a while, I forget so it's a great reminder...
11-16-2005, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' post='199143' date='Nov 16 2005, 01:41 PM
On Euro spec cars the doors all unlock as soon as the ignition is switched off. Must be just US spec that don't do it.
I'm glad its not like that for the US... I hate when american cars unlock the doors when you put the transmission in Park. Drives me nuts! I'm Like Noooooooooooooooooo I didnt tell you to unlock!
11-16-2005, 04:44 PM
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One of my sister is the only one who complaints about the double pull. The rest are fine with it..specially amigo525.
For some reason, my mind want to think that the double is a security thing. (I know others stated the same)
For some reason, my mind want to think that the double is a security thing. (I know others stated the same)
11-16-2005, 05:27 PM
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All good input, it's interesting to read everyone's routines. I am fine with the double-clutch of those that want it, but I would like to choose one pull if the car is stopped and in park. I like the automatic lock feature upon driving, but I would also like the simpler unlock in park. The double-clutch is a great safety feature when the car is moving. It is superfluous when the car is parked. Don't open the lock until I pull the door handle AND it is in park...that's the idea!
Thanks all for a great discussion.
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Thanks all for a great discussion.
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11-16-2005, 05:33 PM
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I'm glad its not like that for the US... I hate when american cars unlock the doors when you put the transmission in Park. Drives me nuts! I'm Like Noooooooooooooooooo I didnt tell you to unlock!
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Yup I think is a Euro spec thing, you can either choose to unlock the driver's door only or all doors. But only does it when shutting down your engine. I hate that park and unlock feature on GM too, sometimes you want to stop but not unlocking all four doors and I don't feel safe doing that in North America with all the car jackers.
11-16-2005, 05:38 PM
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I have no issue with the double pull stuff. Mine will unlock too when ignition goes off. However, I wish it had the same feature as in my last car. The doors only unlocked upon me pulling the key out of the ignition. With the key in the ignition, double pull would only unlock that particular door.
11-16-2005, 05:47 PM
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FWIW, I hate the button because of the sequence one has to follow. Typically, I want to unlock the passenger door, to let someone in, but first, must lock mine, then, unlock all. Stupid. A toggle switch with open/close would be much better, but who am I to question Teutonic logic?
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