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Cant lock car when its on with keys?

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Old 06-04-15 | 07:28 PM
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So I've known that when you have your car on and you walk out with the key and try to lock it with the FOB it doesn't lock.... Is this normal? or they just didnt think of it?
Old 06-04-15 | 09:26 PM
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Yes it's normal...if you want to lock it you have to use the physical key.
Old 06-05-15 | 07:03 AM
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I can't think of any reason why I would want to leave the car running and walk away from it anyway?
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Originally Posted by Gotcha350
Yes it's normal...if you want to lock it you have to use the physical key.
hmmm, i suppose i could do that!
Old 06-05-15 | 06:38 PM
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I can't think of any reason why I would want to leave the car running and walk away from it anyway?
HAHA.... and to think something like that was on the front page of CL. Well idk maybe just to do some like small errands like dropping things off going to buy something quick and leaving... Idk wouldn't having to start the car alot be bad or something?
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I do it all the time with my Infiniti...lol
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In hot countries like ours, many people leave their cars running with A/C on. Locking it would be an additional safety feature.
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I do it all the time with my Infiniti...lol
well i guess it depends on the neighborhood... I'm sure someone wouldn't want to steal my beat up lexus anyway!!
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Originally Posted by designo
In hot countries like ours, many people leave their cars running with A/C on. Locking it would be an additional safety feature.
yea but most newer cars say... 2010 up should have that feat... i know my 2012 juke has it... I dont want people to steal my cold A/C !!!!
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Originally Posted by xbladex00
well i guess it depends on the neighborhood... I'm sure someone wouldn't want to steal my beat up lexus anyway!!
I can lock it by touching the button on the door handle as long as I have my key fob on me. I do it all the time when picking up dry cleaning...or if the family is in the car when I need to run into Home Depot or Lowes...
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Originally Posted by Gotcha350
I can lock it by touching the button on the door handle as long as I have my key fob on me. I do it all the time when picking up dry cleaning...or if the family is in the car when I need to run into Home Depot or Lowes...
That's good to know, I haven't actually tried that. I leave the car running all the time when I go to drop my dry cleaning off so will give this a go.
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I'm not sure if he's talking about his infiniti or his lexus but i'll try it out today...
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My Infiniti...lol

I wish I could do it with my Lexus.
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Originally Posted by Gotcha350
My Infiniti...lol

I wish I could do it with my Lexus.
what year is your infiniti?
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Both 2011..I have an M37 and QX56...which were both new designs but I believe they have been allowing you to lock a running vehicle using the button on the door handle for a few years before.



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