Yeah this 5 has the feature, where it won't allow you to lock any doors, if key is inside.
6 more hours!!!
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I was replying to your post before you edited it with the photos attached.
That is a BMW X3
No no what happens is that my alarm system auto locks the door when you turn on the ignition, and auto unlocks when you turn it off. Kinda like how some modern cars auto locks the door once you get into Drive or go a certain speed. Anyway I turned on the car with the door opened, then went out to check the hood, closed the door without thinking, and when I went to go back into the car, stupid door was locked!!!
I know that all modern cars with power door locks yes won't let you lock the door if the key is in the ignition. There was one time when I wanted to charge my phone in my Mazda 5 while I was in a restaurant... I put my key in the ignition with the accessories on, then I manually locked each and every single door except the one back door, exited out the back. Now all the doors was locked. I covered up the front display so the car wouldn't look like it was on. Not recommended all the time due to theft concerns but I needed to charge my phone.
LOL yikes. You could have probably use the restuarant charger!
I have other cars with auto lock, and prefer that. But my 2012 5 Touring doesn't have it. Oh well.
Thanks for the pic. I'm typically not a fan of debadging but removing the name plate made it look clean. The new horizontal rear lamps already make the 5 look wider and lower and the name plate just drew your attention even lower.
Now...for hat offset antennae. You noted earlier you were going to switch it out? Not sure if you meant the complete unit because the whip is not separable from the base.
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Hi, yes I think debadging it look cleaner, because otherwise the name plate on one side, was too offset.
I am going to switch it out for something super tiny. I tried switching it out with my MINI stubby one this weekend, but the thread patterns weren't the same.
Nope, just from the top of the vehicle.
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Too bad sharkfin won't work for you. You'd have to really artistic to like a sharkfin antenna on the side.
May be you can do the antenna on the rear windshield - will take a little bit of work but goes well with the clean look!
EDIT: OR you can add an extra dummy sharkfin (pair) for cohesiveness sake –it’ll make your ride look fast! LOL.
May be you can do the antenna on the rear windshield - will take a little bit of work but goes well with the clean look!
EDIT: OR you can add an extra dummy sharkfin (pair) for cohesiveness sake –it’ll make your ride look fast! LOL.
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I have a sharkfin on my NC2 on the trunk, and I do like it. I might source a Copper Red sharfin from Miata, and see if that works. Personally I don't need the antennae. I don't listen to music in my cars.
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Sounds like you have an aftermarket alarm/keyless?
We used to have a vehicle that wouldn't let you lock the driver's door if the key was turned ON and a front door was opened. But all cars let you lock the door with the key in the ignition.
I'd do some exploring if I were you and try to find the model # off the module. Then hopefully you can google for the programming manual and disable that feature.
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Fix it for you. I was thinking classic Oldsmobile tail fins but Batman makes more sense especially since it comes with the Joker grin and you can make the rear M look like the Bat signal. Holy Batman!
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...u-guys-think&p=5452679&viewfull=1#post5452679
I would join you guys, but my new 5 has spent more time at the dealership than at my house (rolleyes)
