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[morethanpretty]

I've had to lock my doors by pushing the lock on the door for so long that now that I have a remote, I forget to use it. I'm trying to make it a habit to lock it remotely, so that I can't accidentally lock my keys inside. I have a spare that unlocks the door, but can't use it to turn on the car (something about a chip in the real key). Problem is, that it is in my purse, so if I lock my purse, keys, and cell in my car, I'm totally screwed. Which I have done, just with my less technologically advanced car. I didn't know I had my mom's cell phone number memorized, so it was a damn good surprise when I dialed the right number using someone else's phone. I still had to wait 4hrs before she could get me my spare key though.

[tw]

Originally Posted by morethanpretty

I've had to lock my doors by pushing the lock on the door for so long that now that I have a remote, I forget to use it. I'm trying to make it a habit to lock it remotely, so that I can't accidentally lock my keys inside.

That 'lock the key inside' was a common problem with all GM products. Even the original Honda's made that problem not possible. If you locked the driver's door, then shut it, the door would unlock.

Unfortunately that solution no longer exists with Hondas. Now you can accidently lock yourself out of a Honda.


One problem I have seen with remotes. The remote in a pocket gets pressed. The locked car then remains unlocked. A problem made worse by the range of that remote.

[Urbane Guerrilla]

Originally Posted by tw

That 'lock the key inside' was a common problem with all GM products. Even the original Honda's made that problem not possible. If you locked the driver's door, then shut it, the door would unlock.

Unfortunately that solution no longer exists with Hondas. Now you can accident[all]y lock yourself out of a Honda.

AFAIK Volkswagen still idiot-proofs their driver's doors with that feature. The lock button will disengage if the driver uses it and then shuts the door. You have to leave by some other door to lock the keys in the car. AAA has a card-key gizmo for getting back into your car; it's like a thick credit card, you keep it in your wallet. At need, pull it out, flex the plastic key out of the plane of the card, get in your car.