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Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:Xns955E87F42B7CXZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.165 ... > "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in > news:elmop-2CDB00.06462607092004@text.usenetserver.com: > >> In article <Xns955D19C53A516XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.167> , >> Nobody <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote: >> >>> >> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her activating >>> >> the remote control; >>> > >>> > Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should always >>> > be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and exhaustive >>> > information on how the locking system is supposed to behave. Make >>> > sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess is you've never >>> > even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even know where it is? >>> > >>> >>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked away >>> without locking it. >> >> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car lock >> itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's part. >> > > Nope, it does. Get in the car start it. Shut it off and remove the key. > Get out and shut the door without locking it. Watch for 30 seconds. No way I drive a 2004 accord and the car Will Not lock it self as you describe. but it will relock it self within 30sec or so if you use your remote to unlock it and don't open the door within 30 sec. or so. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <sZt%c.21571$vy.14613@attbi_s52>, > "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote: > >>>>>> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her >>>>>> activating the remote control; >>>>> >>>>> Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should >>>>> always be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and >>>>> exhaustive information on how the locking system is supposed to >>>>> behave. Make sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess is >>>>> you've never even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even know >>>>> where it is? >>>>> >>>> >>>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked away >>>> without locking it. >>> >>> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car >>> lock itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's part. >> >> My 04 will relock itself if it is unlocked and the door is not >> opened in about 1 minute. Even if I lower the windows..... > > That's standard Honda behavior. Nice. > > But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, > without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a new > car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after reading the > fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing something wrong). Yes, my 04 doesn't do this. If I don't lock it, it stays that way..... |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <sZt%c.21571$vy.14613@attbi_s52>, > "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote: > >>>>>> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her >>>>>> activating the remote control; >>>>> >>>>> Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should >>>>> always be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and >>>>> exhaustive information on how the locking system is supposed to >>>>> behave. Make sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess is >>>>> you've never even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even know >>>>> where it is? >>>>> >>>> >>>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked away >>>> without locking it. >>> >>> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car >>> lock itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's part. >> >> My 04 will relock itself if it is unlocked and the door is not >> opened in about 1 minute. Even if I lower the windows..... > > That's standard Honda behavior. Nice. > > But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, > without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a new > car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after reading the > fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing something wrong). Yes, my 04 doesn't do this. If I don't lock it, it stays that way..... |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
Honda is not the only Japanese car maker whose vehicles do this automatically.
"E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BD64ABA6.9A4D6%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > On 9/7/04 11:51 PM, in article > Xns955E8F41EDE2XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.165, "Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> > wrote: > > > "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in news:elmop- > > D3DF0E.22545707092004@text.usenetserver.com: > > > >> But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, > >> without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a new > >> car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after reading the > >> fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing something wrong). > >> > >> > > > > This is normal behavior. I've had an Acura RSX and an '04 Accord and they > > both do this IF: You shut off the engine, remove the key, get out and shut > > the door...it will lock automatically after 30 seconds or so. I found this > > out the hard way with my RSX when I left the keys on the passenger seat and > > got out to check something...fortunately, I was in my driveway :) > > I would like to see the marketing survey that convinced them that anybody > actually wants this feature... > |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
Honda is not the only Japanese car maker whose vehicles do this automatically.
"E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BD64ABA6.9A4D6%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > On 9/7/04 11:51 PM, in article > Xns955E8F41EDE2XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.165, "Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> > wrote: > > > "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in news:elmop- > > D3DF0E.22545707092004@text.usenetserver.com: > > > >> But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, > >> without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a new > >> car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after reading the > >> fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing something wrong). > >> > >> > > > > This is normal behavior. I've had an Acura RSX and an '04 Accord and they > > both do this IF: You shut off the engine, remove the key, get out and shut > > the door...it will lock automatically after 30 seconds or so. I found this > > out the hard way with my RSX when I left the keys on the passenger seat and > > got out to check something...fortunately, I was in my driveway :) > > I would like to see the marketing survey that convinced them that anybody > actually wants this feature... > |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in
news:BD64ABA6.9A4D6%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org: > On 9/7/04 11:51 PM, in article > Xns955E8F41EDE2XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.165, "Nobody" > <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote: > >> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in news:elmop- >> D3DF0E.22545707092004@text.usenetserver.com: >> >>> But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, >>> without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a >>> new car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after >>> reading the fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing >>> something wrong). >>> >>> >> >> This is normal behavior. I've had an Acura RSX and an '04 Accord and >> they both do this IF: You shut off the engine, remove the key, get >> out and shut the door...it will lock automatically after 30 seconds >> or so. I found this out the hard way with my RSX when I left the >> keys on the passenger seat and got out to check >> something...fortunately, I was in my driveway :) > > I would like to see the marketing survey that convinced them that > anybody actually wants this feature... > It will also shut the headlights off if you leave them on. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in
news:BD64ABA6.9A4D6%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org: > On 9/7/04 11:51 PM, in article > Xns955E8F41EDE2XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.165, "Nobody" > <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote: > >> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in news:elmop- >> D3DF0E.22545707092004@text.usenetserver.com: >> >>> But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, >>> without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a >>> new car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after >>> reading the fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing >>> something wrong). >>> >>> >> >> This is normal behavior. I've had an Acura RSX and an '04 Accord and >> they both do this IF: You shut off the engine, remove the key, get >> out and shut the door...it will lock automatically after 30 seconds >> or so. I found this out the hard way with my RSX when I left the >> keys on the passenger seat and got out to check >> something...fortunately, I was in my driveway :) > > I would like to see the marketing survey that convinced them that > anybody actually wants this feature... > It will also shut the headlights off if you leave them on. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:%mL%c.274398$UTP.213668@twister01.bloor.is.ne t.cable.rogers.com: > > "Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message > news:Xns955E87F42B7CXZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.165 ... >> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in >> news:elmop-2CDB00.06462607092004@text.usenetserver.com: >> >>> In article <Xns955D19C53A516XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.167> , >>> Nobody <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote: >>> >>>> >> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her >>>> >> activating the remote control; >>>> > >>>> > Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should >>>> > always be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and >>>> > exhaustive information on how the locking system is supposed to >>>> > behave. Make sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess is >>>> > you've never even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even know >>>> > where it is? >>>> > >>>> >>>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked away >>>> without locking it. >>> >>> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car >>> lock itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's part. >>> >> >> Nope, it does. Get in the car start it. Shut it off and remove the >> key. Get out and shut the door without locking it. Watch for 30 >> seconds. > > > No way I drive a 2004 accord and the car Will Not lock it self as you > describe. > but it will relock it self within 30sec or so if you use your remote > to unlock it and don't open the door within 30 sec. or so. > > > Nope, you're wrong...I had an EX...which model do you have? |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:%mL%c.274398$UTP.213668@twister01.bloor.is.ne t.cable.rogers.com: > > "Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message > news:Xns955E87F42B7CXZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.165 ... >> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in >> news:elmop-2CDB00.06462607092004@text.usenetserver.com: >> >>> In article <Xns955D19C53A516XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.167> , >>> Nobody <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote: >>> >>>> >> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her >>>> >> activating the remote control; >>>> > >>>> > Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should >>>> > always be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and >>>> > exhaustive information on how the locking system is supposed to >>>> > behave. Make sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess is >>>> > you've never even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even know >>>> > where it is? >>>> > >>>> >>>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked away >>>> without locking it. >>> >>> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car >>> lock itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's part. >>> >> >> Nope, it does. Get in the car start it. Shut it off and remove the >> key. Get out and shut the door without locking it. Watch for 30 >> seconds. > > > No way I drive a 2004 accord and the car Will Not lock it self as you > describe. > but it will relock it self within 30sec or so if you use your remote > to unlock it and don't open the door within 30 sec. or so. > > > Nope, you're wrong...I had an EX...which model do you have? |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote in news:aZN%c.134903$9d6.72234
@attbi_s54: > Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote: >> In article <sZt%c.21571$vy.14613@attbi_s52>, >> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote: >> >>>>>>> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her >>>>>>> activating the remote control; >>>>>> >>>>>> Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should >>>>>> always be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and >>>>>> exhaustive information on how the locking system is supposed to >>>>>> behave. Make sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess is >>>>>> you've never even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even know >>>>>> where it is? >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked away >>>>> without locking it. >>>> >>>> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car >>>> lock itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's part. >>> >>> My 04 will relock itself if it is unlocked and the door is not >>> opened in about 1 minute. Even if I lower the windows..... >> >> That's standard Honda behavior. Nice. >> >> But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, >> without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a new >> car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after reading the >> fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing something wrong). > > Yes, my 04 doesn't do this. If I don't lock it, it stays that way..... > > > It IS normal...however, it probably only does this if you have the security system. I had an EX which has the security system standard. I don't have the security system on my CR-V and it *does not* do this. It does have the 30-second relock feature, however. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote in news:aZN%c.134903$9d6.72234
@attbi_s54: > Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote: >> In article <sZt%c.21571$vy.14613@attbi_s52>, >> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote: >> >>>>>>> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her >>>>>>> activating the remote control; >>>>>> >>>>>> Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should >>>>>> always be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and >>>>>> exhaustive information on how the locking system is supposed to >>>>>> behave. Make sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess is >>>>>> you've never even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even know >>>>>> where it is? >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked away >>>>> without locking it. >>>> >>>> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car >>>> lock itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's part. >>> >>> My 04 will relock itself if it is unlocked and the door is not >>> opened in about 1 minute. Even if I lower the windows..... >> >> That's standard Honda behavior. Nice. >> >> But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, >> without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a new >> car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after reading the >> fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing something wrong). > > Yes, my 04 doesn't do this. If I don't lock it, it stays that way..... > > > It IS normal...however, it probably only does this if you have the security system. I had an EX which has the security system standard. I don't have the security system on my CR-V and it *does not* do this. It does have the 30-second relock feature, however. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote in news:aZN%c.134903$9d6.72234
@attbi_s54: > Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote: >> In article <sZt%c.21571$vy.14613@attbi_s52>, >> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote: >> >>>>>>> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her >>>>>>> activating the remote control; >>>>>> >>>>>> Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should >>>>>> always be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and >>>>>> exhaustive information on how the locking system is supposed to >>>>>> behave. Make sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess is >>>>>> you've never even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even know >>>>>> where it is? >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked away >>>>> without locking it. >>>> >>>> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car >>>> lock itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's part. >>> >>> My 04 will relock itself if it is unlocked and the door is not >>> opened in about 1 minute. Even if I lower the windows..... >> >> That's standard Honda behavior. Nice. >> >> But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, >> without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a new >> car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after reading the >> fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing something wrong). > > Yes, my 04 doesn't do this. If I don't lock it, it stays that way..... > > > If you had a security system, it would do this... |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote in news:aZN%c.134903$9d6.72234
@attbi_s54: > Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote: >> In article <sZt%c.21571$vy.14613@attbi_s52>, >> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote: >> >>>>>>> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her >>>>>>> activating the remote control; >>>>>> >>>>>> Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should >>>>>> always be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and >>>>>> exhaustive information on how the locking system is supposed to >>>>>> behave. Make sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess is >>>>>> you've never even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even know >>>>>> where it is? >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked away >>>>> without locking it. >>>> >>>> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car >>>> lock itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's part. >>> >>> My 04 will relock itself if it is unlocked and the door is not >>> opened in about 1 minute. Even if I lower the windows..... >> >> That's standard Honda behavior. Nice. >> >> But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, >> without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a new >> car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after reading the >> fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing something wrong). > > Yes, my 04 doesn't do this. If I don't lock it, it stays that way..... > > > If you had a security system, it would do this... |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:Xns955F24EB8AF3XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.167 ... > "Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in > news:%mL%c.274398$UTP.213668@twister01.bloor.is.ne t.cable.rogers.com: > >> >> "Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message >> news:Xns955E87F42B7CXZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.165 ... >>> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in >>> news:elmop-2CDB00.06462607092004@text.usenetserver.com: >>> >>>> In article <Xns955D19C53A516XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.167> , >>>> Nobody <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her >>>>> >> activating the remote control; >>>>> > >>>>> > Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should >>>>> > always be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and >>>>> > exhaustive information on how the locking system is supposed to >>>>> > behave. Make sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess is >>>>> > you've never even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even know >>>>> > where it is? >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked away >>>>> without locking it. >>>> >>>> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car >>>> lock itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's part. >>>> >>> >>> Nope, it does. Get in the car start it. Shut it off and remove the >>> key. Get out and shut the door without locking it. Watch for 30 >>> seconds. >> >> >> No way I drive a 2004 accord and the car Will Not lock it self as you >> describe. >> but it will relock it self within 30sec or so if you use your remote >> to unlock it and don't open the door within 30 sec. or so. >> >> >> > > Nope, you're wrong...I had an EX...which model do you have? I am not wrong. I have a V6 EX sedan with the security system and the car does not lock it self as you describe, if it did I would bring it back to the dealer to have it fixed!!!!!!! |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:Xns955F24EB8AF3XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.167 ... > "Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in > news:%mL%c.274398$UTP.213668@twister01.bloor.is.ne t.cable.rogers.com: > >> >> "Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message >> news:Xns955E87F42B7CXZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.165 ... >>> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in >>> news:elmop-2CDB00.06462607092004@text.usenetserver.com: >>> >>>> In article <Xns955D19C53A516XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.167> , >>>> Nobody <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her >>>>> >> activating the remote control; >>>>> > >>>>> > Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should >>>>> > always be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and >>>>> > exhaustive information on how the locking system is supposed to >>>>> > behave. Make sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess is >>>>> > you've never even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even know >>>>> > where it is? >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked away >>>>> without locking it. >>>> >>>> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car >>>> lock itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's part. >>>> >>> >>> Nope, it does. Get in the car start it. Shut it off and remove the >>> key. Get out and shut the door without locking it. Watch for 30 >>> seconds. >> >> >> No way I drive a 2004 accord and the car Will Not lock it self as you >> describe. >> but it will relock it self within 30sec or so if you use your remote >> to unlock it and don't open the door within 30 sec. or so. >> >> >> > > Nope, you're wrong...I had an EX...which model do you have? I am not wrong. I have a V6 EX sedan with the security system and the car does not lock it self as you describe, if it did I would bring it back to the dealer to have it fixed!!!!!!! |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
On 9/8/04 11:11 PM, in article
Xns955F22B6F2CFXZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.167, "Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote: > "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in > news:BD64ABA6.9A4D6%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org: > >> On 9/7/04 11:51 PM, in article >> Xns955E8F41EDE2XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.165, "Nobody" >> <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote: >> >>> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in news:elmop- >>> D3DF0E.22545707092004@text.usenetserver.com: >>> >>>> But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, >>>> without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a >>>> new car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after >>>> reading the fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing >>>> something wrong). >>>> >>>> >>> >>> This is normal behavior. I've had an Acura RSX and an '04 Accord and >>> they both do this IF: You shut off the engine, remove the key, get >>> out and shut the door...it will lock automatically after 30 seconds >>> or so. I found this out the hard way with my RSX when I left the >>> keys on the passenger seat and got out to check >>> something...fortunately, I was in my driveway :) >> >> I would like to see the marketing survey that convinced them that >> anybody actually wants this feature... >> > > It will also shut the headlights off if you leave them on. They've all done that since at least 2000. I like that feature. Locking me out is not something I would sign up for. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
On 9/8/04 11:11 PM, in article
Xns955F22B6F2CFXZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.167, "Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote: > "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in > news:BD64ABA6.9A4D6%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org: > >> On 9/7/04 11:51 PM, in article >> Xns955E8F41EDE2XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.165, "Nobody" >> <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote: >> >>> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in news:elmop- >>> D3DF0E.22545707092004@text.usenetserver.com: >>> >>>> But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, >>>> without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a >>>> new car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after >>>> reading the fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing >>>> something wrong). >>>> >>>> >>> >>> This is normal behavior. I've had an Acura RSX and an '04 Accord and >>> they both do this IF: You shut off the engine, remove the key, get >>> out and shut the door...it will lock automatically after 30 seconds >>> or so. I found this out the hard way with my RSX when I left the >>> keys on the passenger seat and got out to check >>> something...fortunately, I was in my driveway :) >> >> I would like to see the marketing survey that convinced them that >> anybody actually wants this feature... >> > > It will also shut the headlights off if you leave them on. They've all done that since at least 2000. I like that feature. Locking me out is not something I would sign up for. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
Nobody wrote:
> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote in > news:aZN%c.134903$9d6.72234 @attbi_s54: > >> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote: >>> In article <sZt%c.21571$vy.14613@attbi_s52>, >>> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote: >>> >>>>>>>> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her >>>>>>>> activating the remote control; >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should >>>>>>> always be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and >>>>>>> exhaustive information on how the locking system is supposed to >>>>>>> behave. Make sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess >>>>>>> is you've never even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even >>>>>>> know where it is? >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked >>>>>> away without locking it. >>>>> >>>>> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car >>>>> lock itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's >>>>> part. >>>> >>>> My 04 will relock itself if it is unlocked and the door is not >>>> opened in about 1 minute. Even if I lower the windows..... >>> >>> That's standard Honda behavior. Nice. >>> >>> But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, >>> without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a >>> new car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after >>> reading the fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing >>> something wrong). >> >> Yes, my 04 doesn't do this. If I don't lock it, it stays that >> way..... >> >> >> > > It IS normal...however, it probably only does this if you have the > security system. I had an EX which has the security system standard. > I don't have the security system on my CR-V and it *does not* do > this. It does have the 30-second relock feature, however. 2004 EXL V6 4DR with security..... |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
Nobody wrote:
> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote in > news:aZN%c.134903$9d6.72234 @attbi_s54: > >> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote: >>> In article <sZt%c.21571$vy.14613@attbi_s52>, >>> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote: >>> >>>>>>>> 1. Doors lock after she leaves the car, without her >>>>>>>> activating the remote control; >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Broken. Fix it--it's under warranty. BUT: step one should >>>>>>> always be, look in the owner's manual. It gives complete and >>>>>>> exhaustive information on how the locking system is supposed to >>>>>>> behave. Make sure you aren't doing something wrong. My guess >>>>>>> is you've never even cracked the owner's manual. Do you even >>>>>>> know where it is? >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Nope, normal. My Accord does this. The car thinks you walked >>>>>> away without locking it. >>>>> >>>>> That must be controllable by the owner, then. No way does a car >>>>> lock itself without some positive action on the driver/owner's >>>>> part. >>>> >>>> My 04 will relock itself if it is unlocked and the door is not >>>> opened in about 1 minute. Even if I lower the windows..... >>> >>> That's standard Honda behavior. Nice. >>> >>> But the original claim is that "doors lock after she leaves the car, >>> without her activating the remote control". That's BROKEN. On a >>> new car, one should take that to the dealer to be fixed (after >>> reading the fine owner's manual to make sure one isn't doing >>> something wrong). >> >> Yes, my 04 doesn't do this. If I don't lock it, it stays that >> way..... >> >> >> > > It IS normal...however, it probably only does this if you have the > security system. I had an EX which has the security system standard. > I don't have the security system on my CR-V and it *does not* do > this. It does have the 30-second relock feature, however. 2004 EXL V6 4DR with security..... |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:LiW%c.2126$CLJ.1565@news04.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com: > I am not wrong. I have a V6 EX sedan with the security system and the > car does not lock it self as you describe, if it did I would bring it > back to the dealer to have it fixed!!!!!!! Not broken. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:LiW%c.2126$CLJ.1565@news04.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com: > I am not wrong. I have a V6 EX sedan with the security system and the > car does not lock it self as you describe, if it did I would bring it > back to the dealer to have it fixed!!!!!!! Not broken. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote in news:eu80d.143930$9d6.64019
@attbi_s54: > > 2004 EXL V6 4DR with security..... > A very specific sequence of events is required: Get in your car. Insert key in ignition and start it. Put it in gear and move forward or backward a few feet (do this, but probably not necessary). Stop. Shut the car off and remove the key from the ignition. WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING (SUCH AS THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH), get out and close the door. Watch it for a few minutes...it might take longer than 30 seconds. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote in news:eu80d.143930$9d6.64019
@attbi_s54: > > 2004 EXL V6 4DR with security..... > A very specific sequence of events is required: Get in your car. Insert key in ignition and start it. Put it in gear and move forward or backward a few feet (do this, but probably not necessary). Stop. Shut the car off and remove the key from the ignition. WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING (SUCH AS THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH), get out and close the door. Watch it for a few minutes...it might take longer than 30 seconds. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:Xns955FE7040DB8EXZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.16 6... > "Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in > news:LiW%c.2126$CLJ.1565@news04.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com: > >> I am not wrong. I have a V6 EX sedan with the security system and the >> car does not lock it self as you describe, if it did I would bring it >> back to the dealer to have it fixed!!!!!!! > > Not broken. Noboby, bring your car to the Dealer and have them fix the problem. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:Xns955FE7040DB8EXZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.16 6... > "Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in > news:LiW%c.2126$CLJ.1565@news04.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com: > >> I am not wrong. I have a V6 EX sedan with the security system and the >> car does not lock it self as you describe, if it did I would bring it >> back to the dealer to have it fixed!!!!!!! > > Not broken. Noboby, bring your car to the Dealer and have them fix the problem. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in news:WM90d.1146$k14.1083
@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com: > > "Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message > news:Xns955FE7040DB8EXZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.16 6... >> "Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in >> news:LiW%c.2126$CLJ.1565@news04.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com: >> >>> I am not wrong. I have a V6 EX sedan with the security system and the >>> car does not lock it self as you describe, if it did I would bring it >>> back to the dealer to have it fixed!!!!!!! >> >> Not broken. > > > Noboby, bring your car to the Dealer and have them fix the problem. > > > No. The security system realizes I walked away and forgot to lock the car and locks it. My Acura (which is a Honda) RSX did exactly the same thing. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
"Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in news:WM90d.1146$k14.1083
@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com: > > "Nobody" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message > news:Xns955FE7040DB8EXZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.16 6... >> "Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote in >> news:LiW%c.2126$CLJ.1565@news04.bloor.is.net.cable .rogers.com: >> >>> I am not wrong. I have a V6 EX sedan with the security system and the >>> car does not lock it self as you describe, if it did I would bring it >>> back to the dealer to have it fixed!!!!!!! >> >> Not broken. > > > Noboby, bring your car to the Dealer and have them fix the problem. > > > No. The security system realizes I walked away and forgot to lock the car and locks it. My Acura (which is a Honda) RSX did exactly the same thing. |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
Nobody wrote:
> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote in > news:eu80d.143930$9d6.64019 @attbi_s54: > >> >> 2004 EXL V6 4DR with security..... >> > > A very specific sequence of events is required: > > Get in your car. > Insert key in ignition and start it. > Put it in gear and move forward or backward a few feet (do this, but > probably not necessary). > > Stop. > Shut the car off and remove the key from the ignition. > WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING (SUCH AS THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH), get out and > close the door. > > Watch it for a few minutes...it might take longer than 30 seconds. I'll try that. You very well may be right, since I always lock out of habit anyway....... |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
Nobody wrote:
> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote in > news:eu80d.143930$9d6.64019 @attbi_s54: > >> >> 2004 EXL V6 4DR with security..... >> > > A very specific sequence of events is required: > > Get in your car. > Insert key in ignition and start it. > Put it in gear and move forward or backward a few feet (do this, but > probably not necessary). > > Stop. > Shut the car off and remove the key from the ignition. > WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING (SUCH AS THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH), get out and > close the door. > > Watch it for a few minutes...it might take longer than 30 seconds. I'll try that. You very well may be right, since I always lock out of habit anyway....... |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
In article <Xns955FE91C58812XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.166> ,
nobody@nowhere.com says... > "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote in news:eu80d.143930$9d6.64019 > @attbi_s54: > > > > > 2004 EXL V6 4DR with security..... > > > > A very specific sequence of events is required: > > Get in your car. > Insert key in ignition and start it. > Put it in gear and move forward or backward a few feet (do this, but > probably not necessary). > > Stop. > Shut the car off and remove the key from the ignition. > WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING (SUCH AS THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH), get out and close > the door. > > Watch it for a few minutes...it might take longer than 30 seconds. > I wonder if it is like most of the other electronic features, programmable. Randy |
Re: '03 Accord V6 locks out driver?
In article <Xns955FE91C58812XZLKJOIDUKLJ098098@24.24.2.166> ,
nobody@nowhere.com says... > "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxcomcast.net> wrote in news:eu80d.143930$9d6.64019 > @attbi_s54: > > > > > 2004 EXL V6 4DR with security..... > > > > A very specific sequence of events is required: > > Get in your car. > Insert key in ignition and start it. > Put it in gear and move forward or backward a few feet (do this, but > probably not necessary). > > Stop. > Shut the car off and remove the key from the ignition. > WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING (SUCH AS THE DOOR LOCK SWITCH), get out and close > the door. > > Watch it for a few minutes...it might take longer than 30 seconds. > I wonder if it is like most of the other electronic features, programmable. Randy |
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