Automatic locking system?
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Automatic locking system?
In the previous cars I've driven... when I turn on the engine, the car automatically locks the doors. When I turn off the engine, the car unlocks the doors. I guess this may be because of the alarm system. I asked the dealer Acura guys about whether I can do that for my TSX, to program the car so it can lock/unlock when I start or turn off the engine?
Here's their response
"I think there's a way to program the TSX, but I don't know how. I heard you can make it so when you shift to park, it unlocks the doors, when you shift to drive it locks automatically"
... but I found nothing on the menue that mentioned about it. Any ideas? Maybe I have to get an aftermarket alarm to do this huh?
Here's their response
"I think there's a way to program the TSX, but I don't know how. I heard you can make it so when you shift to park, it unlocks the doors, when you shift to drive it locks automatically"
... but I found nothing on the menue that mentioned about it. Any ideas? Maybe I have to get an aftermarket alarm to do this huh?
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This has been discussed a lot on this forum. There is no auto-lock function like the one you are talking about. There is an aftermarket module sold by KP Technologies that will allow you to add this feature. I actually bought the module but haven't installed it yet. Don't confuse the feature whereby if you use the fob to unlock your car, and you don't open the door in 30 sec it re-locks, with the auto-lock. Not the same thing.
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I think someone asked the same thing a couple of days ago. Supposedly, KP Technologies has an auto lock/unlock module that works with the Accord (so possibly with the TSX). Try there or check their forums.
EDIT: Rocket_man beat me to it. I believe it was him that was asking.
EDIT: Rocket_man beat me to it. I believe it was him that was asking.
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Originally Posted by prelude358
My 2005 TSX don't have that function.If you got 2006 and up check the M.I.D.Might have some slection in it.
What gives, Acura?
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This is one of the biggest and most annoying flaws (though not many) that the TSX has.
If it doesn't have auto locking/unlocking doors then it should at least have a feature the door unlocks when you pull the handle from inside to open the door when getting out. It's pretty hard to get used to when you drove a previous car that had atleast that.
I'm sure in a few more weeks I'll get used to having to push the unlock button on the door to get out but be nice if the door automatically locked/unlocked........ok done venting
If it doesn't have auto locking/unlocking doors then it should at least have a feature the door unlocks when you pull the handle from inside to open the door when getting out. It's pretty hard to get used to when you drove a previous car that had atleast that.
I'm sure in a few more weeks I'll get used to having to push the unlock button on the door to get out but be nice if the door automatically locked/unlocked........ok done venting
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I've had loaners in which the doors locked when I was in first gear and exceeded 10 mph. I dunno WTH that's for, it's not like I'm going to open the door while I'm driving. Just my .
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I've never been a fan of the German style door locks where you have to pull the door handle to unlock it so I suspect Acura doesn't do it as a matter of preference. The only thing that I would like about it is the door lock peg could then go flush with door and I wouldn't stab myself in the funny bone with it at the drive through all the time.
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HAHA...I had a friend in my TSX recently for the first time. And he noticed that the doors didn't open with I turned off the car and immediately commented that the Civic did do that. I didn't have a thing to say in rebuttal but knew that it would be someone on this forum and lo and behold!!!
Yeah...this needs to be addressed by Acura. I wonder why they'd put it on a Civic but not a TSX. Strange!
Yeah...this needs to be addressed by Acura. I wonder why they'd put it on a Civic but not a TSX. Strange!
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Because its such a strain to let go of the wheel with your left hand and actually reach for that "lock/unlock" button at the front of the armrest.
I kid, I kid
I kid, I kid
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I'm getting used to it and it honestly didn't bother me until someone else mentioned it. And I was more annoyed that this person would even say anything than I was about the feature. Like, my car is a trillions times better than your Mazda 3. Shut the f*ck up!
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Originally Posted by xenonhid
^^ I agree with Jan, its not a issue for me. Hit the lock switch on the armrest and you and your hot female passengers are ready to go!
Tehe.
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KP has two modules for this.
I plan on getting and installing them both.
One is to lock the car 6 seconds after the ignition is turned on.
You can get a thing to add so it won't lock open doors though.
The second one is an add on to the first one, and it changes it from the
6 second lock to a speed sensitive lock. So when you hit a certain speed,
that you set ahead of time, probably about 20, it'll lock the doors.
Just like all the american cars I've been in forever now...
Now it's time to modify those lock pegs so they're flush when locked, as
said above.... That's really annoying.
I plan on getting and installing them both.
One is to lock the car 6 seconds after the ignition is turned on.
You can get a thing to add so it won't lock open doors though.
The second one is an add on to the first one, and it changes it from the
6 second lock to a speed sensitive lock. So when you hit a certain speed,
that you set ahead of time, probably about 20, it'll lock the doors.
Just like all the american cars I've been in forever now...
Now it's time to modify those lock pegs so they're flush when locked, as
said above.... That's really annoying.
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The only thing that keeps me from doing that is the fact that if the car were to lose power, you wouldn't be able to open the door. So if you got into an accident and car was on fire or something and you had no power (increasingly likely if your car is on fire)... well, that would suck.
Yeah, it's an unlikely situation but I'm not willing to compromise on safety issues.
Yeah, it's an unlikely situation but I'm not willing to compromise on safety issues.
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Yeah, this has been bugging the hell out of me..I thought I just haven't played with the MID enough, sucks to know it's not factory installed.
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Originally Posted by LukeaTron
The only thing that keeps me from doing that is the fact that if the car were to lose power, you wouldn't be able to open the door. So if you got into an accident and car was on fire or something and you had no power (increasingly likely if your car is on fire)... well, that would suck.
Yeah, it's an unlikely situation but I'm not willing to compromise on safety issues.
Yeah, it's an unlikely situation but I'm not willing to compromise on safety issues.
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Things missing on our TSX's, but of which my 07 Civic EX coupe (commuter car) has:
- auto locking/unlocking doors
- speed-sensitive auto-volume control
- MP3 CD playability with Track/Title display
- one touch open/close moonroof
- subwoofer
- auto locking/unlocking doors
- speed-sensitive auto-volume control
- MP3 CD playability with Track/Title display
- one touch open/close moonroof
- subwoofer
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Originally Posted by TypeRS
Things missing on our TSX's, but of which my 07 Civic EX coupe (commuter car) has:
- auto locking/unlocking doors
- speed-sensitive auto-volume control
- MP3 CD playability with Track/Title display
- one touch open/close moonroof
- subwoofer
- auto locking/unlocking doors
- speed-sensitive auto-volume control
- MP3 CD playability with Track/Title display
- one touch open/close moonroof
- subwoofer
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Originally Posted by fooboto
Hmmm...are you sure about no subwoofer? The bass response in my TSX is pretty damn good. Then again, I don't know if it's a sub or just kick-ass speakers...
So am I.
I'm guessing you've never had a system in your car.
I personally would in no way consider the speakers in the TSX great.
Or even above average for stock cars for that matter.
There is certainly no chance that any stock TSX has a sub.
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Originally Posted by LukeaTron
The only thing that keeps me from doing that is the fact that if the car were to lose power, you wouldn't be able to open the door. So if you got into an accident and car was on fire or something and you had no power (increasingly likely if your car is on fire)... well, that would suck.
Yeah, it's an unlikely situation but I'm not willing to compromise on safety issues.
Yeah, it's an unlikely situation but I'm not willing to compromise on safety issues.
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Originally Posted by MMsTSX
Yes, he's sure.
So am I.
I'm guessing you've never had a system in your car.
I personally would in no way consider the speakers in the TSX great.
Or even above average for stock cars for that matter.
There is certainly no chance that any stock TSX has a sub.
So am I.
I'm guessing you've never had a system in your car.
I personally would in no way consider the speakers in the TSX great.
Or even above average for stock cars for that matter.
There is certainly no chance that any stock TSX has a sub.
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Originally Posted by davidspalding
The manual door lock post won't work?
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Originally Posted by fooboto
Hmmm...are you sure about no subwoofer? The bass response in my TSX is pretty damn good. Then again, I don't know if it's a sub or just kick-ass speakers...
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Originally Posted by jlukja
It depends on how you define "subwoofer". The rear shelf 6x9 speakers only receive low frequency signals from the head unit. I don't know what their frequency response curves look like but they're supposed to act like a sub.
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Originally Posted by amadeus303
I happen to like the feature, but I'm at a loss as to why Acura never incorporated it into its vehicles... my 1996 HONDA Accord EX had the feature...
It's a feature on my TL that I like, same withthe auto moon roof. Couldn't stand that button on my moms Accord.
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Another thing I wished we had was psi readouts for all tires through the TPMS..their system could've very well handled it, instead they just have it output "OK." WTF does OK mean? My friend's 08 TL has it, no reason their other close-to-$30k car shouldn't..
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Another thing I wished we had was psi readouts for all tires through the TPMS..their system could've very well handled it, instead they just have it output "OK." WTF does OK mean? My friend's 08 TL has it, no reason their other close-to-$30k car shouldn't..
So when you press the i, and get to the TPMS screen that shows the OKs, then hit the button below i. You'll see the numbers for all 4 tires.: thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by MMsTSX
Now it's time to modify those lock pegs so they're flush when locked, as
said above.... That's really annoying.
said above.... That's really annoying.
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