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Car Forum / Honda Cars / March 200790 accord door lock question
I have an EX with power locks. Is it normal for the driver's side door lock tab to be impossible to push down, either manually or with the power locks, but only when the door is open? If the door is closed, it will lock without a problem, whether with the power locks, pushing down on it, or turning the key. Seems odd and I'm wondering if it's foreshadowing a problem. >I have an EX with power locks. Is it normal for the driver's side > door lock tab to be impossible to push down, either manually or with [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Seems odd and I'm wondering if it's foreshadowing a problem. Was normal on my '89 LX-i. It's so you can't lock the keys in the car. (or least make it harder to do). > >I have an EX with power locks. Is it normal for the driver's side > > door lock tab to be impossible to push down, either manually or with [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Was normal on my '89 LX-i. It's so you can't lock the keys in the car. (or > least make it harder to do). What he said. Also, you can defeat this interlock by pulling the inside door handle out partly before trying to push down the lock knob. It is all in the manual...  Signature======================================================= A very modest collection of Honda tech info can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/ng_randolph >>> I have an EX with power locks. Is it normal for the driver's side >>> door lock tab to be impossible to push down, either manually or with [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > door handle out partly before trying to push down the lock knob. It is > all in the manual... And if you're going to use that method of locking up, always carry a spare door key with you... Don't ask me how I learned this! It's a very convenient way of locking up before you get out of the vehicle loaded up with shopping bags etc.. Exact method is to pull the inside handle the open the door - keep it pulled and push down the lock tab. Make sure you slam the door hard enough to properly close else you'll have to use the key to let yourself in again! HTH -- Graham W http://www.gcw.org.uk/ PGM-FI page updated, Graphics Tutorial WIMBORNE http://www.wessex-astro.org.uk/ Wessex Astro Society's Website Dorset UK Info, Meeting Dates, Sites & Maps Change 'news' to 'sewn' in my Reply address to avoid my spam filter. > I have an EX with power locks. Is it normal for the driver's side > door lock tab to be impossible to push down, either manually or with > the power locks, but only when the door is open? > Seems odd and I'm wondering if it's foreshadowing a problem. ======================================= The Oracle of Honda had 'forseen' this peril when he spoke the words of the 'Owner's manual' Harken to his words or face his swift wrath. 'Curly' > runde...@mail.win.org wrote: > The Oracle of Honda had 'forseen' this peril when he spoke the words of > the 'Owner's manual' > > Harken to his words or face his swift wrath. If only the law required owners manuals to be permanently attached to the car with 10 gauge steel chain... >> runde...@mail.win.org wrote: >> The Oracle of Honda had 'forseen' this peril when he spoke the words of [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > If only the law required owners manuals to be permanently attached to > the car with 10 gauge steel chain... =================================== Have you read the inside cover of the owner's manual? The Oracle spoke thus: "The Owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold" Honest, it says that. We could cut traffic on this NG by 40% if people would actually read the manual first (or at all). 'Curly' >>> runde...@mail.win.org wrote: >>> The Oracle of Honda had 'forseen' this peril when he spoke the words of [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Honest, it says that. We could cut traffic on this NG by 40% if people > would actually read the manual first (or at all). Very true. But many people didn't get the manuals when they bought the car used. It would be nice if you could direct people to this site: https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/logon.asp where they may obtain a manual if they haven't got one. SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ > Have you read the inside cover of the owner's manual? No. > The Oracle spoke > thus: "The Owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the > vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold" This would be the reason why I haven't read the inside cover of the owner's manual; it is because the previous owner, and perhaps owners before him, did not. You see, once at least one owner does not read the inside cover of the owner's manual, it is implied that all later owners do not read the inside cover of the owner's manual. > Honest, it says that. We could cut traffic on this NG by 40% if people > would actually read the manual first (or at all). Well, you know, if your goal is a newsgroup with little to no traffic, USENET has plenty to offer in that department... [..] Want to hear something funny? The day after I last looked at this thread, I locked my keys in my other car. I couldn't help but admire Honda engineers just a little bit as I stood there fuming, coat hanger in hand. runderwo@mail.win.org wrote:> > Want to hear something funny? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I couldn't help but admire Honda engineers just a little bit as I > stood there fuming, coat hanger in hand. ------------------------------ Always unlock the PASSENGER's side with the coat hanger. Then you don't have to feel like a fool every time you look at the scratched paint / trim. Been there, done that. 'Curly' > Always unlock the PASSENGER's side with the coat hanger. Then you don't > have to feel like a fool every time you look at the scratched paint / trim. Yup, and then if you bork the window seal, it leaks on the passenger instead of the driver. Double plus good. > I have an EX with power locks. Is it normal for the driver's side > door lock tab to be impossible to push down, either manually or with > the power locks, but only when the door is open? Yes. Hold the interior door handle in the "open" position, then try to push the button down. It should go down very easily now. This is intended to help prevent you from locking yourself out. SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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