Folks
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Yeah; What he said here. If the auto lock doesn't include the 14 inch trunk. Would someone from Elio please clarify?????????
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Why Power Windows And A Single Power Door Lock?
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Edward
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Which brings it back to the question of why a power lock on a single door? Powered windows may have a weight savings over manual, but a power-lock is still going to lock manually as well. And that post for the lock only weighs a couple ounces...
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Anyone know if the rear hatch door is going to be power lockable as well? That would make sense. It'd be kind of hard to reach that lock while sitting in the front seat so a power lock would come in handy. If you wanted to lock it while in the vehicle.
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Yes but the cost of a complex lock mechanism unique to each car is more expensive than a pair of electric lock actuators for the extra doors.(hatch and fuel door)
Folks
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I just asked this question a minute ago. shessh
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Edward
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Complex lock mechanism? Power locks are just manual locks with an actuator attached to it. So power locks are still manual locks.
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Manual lock cylinders(where you insert a key) require relatively precise machining(which is also rather unique per vehicle if the lock is to be effective) compared to power lock actuators. With "power locks" neither the hatch nor the fuel door would require lock cylinders at all reducing the number required from 3-4(ignition, door, hatch, & fuel door if locking) to 2 (ignition switch & door) the other 2 would in that case likely be replaced by simple lock actuators that were essentially slaves to the main door lock's micro switch inputs to control lock/unlock.
Look at older vehicles' passenger side doors many have a lock cylinder to match the drivers side, now look at a many new cars, no lock on the passenger's side. The manufacturer spends less $$ on expensive locks per vehicle and manages to convince the customer it's a feature!
Which essentially brings us back to post #7.(it's a feature!)
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Parts count and profit.
1. Parts count. Having 2 options increases parts count. The percentage of buyers that want manual locks only (even with the Elio) are really small.
2. Profit. Options make automakers money. Making all with cars power locks gives the potential to add an option of remote or keyless entry (or bluetooth controls) with the addition of a simple plug in module. Also, the additional of a module would require minimal skills to install so a sales person could install instead of a technician or mechanic.
That said, I would REALLY like manual door locks since I don't like having to replace remotes or FOB's and would like to be able to open my door in the event of battery failure on the car.
1. Parts count. Having 2 options increases parts count. The percentage of buyers that want manual locks only (even with the Elio) are really small.
2. Profit. Options make automakers money. Making all with cars power locks gives the potential to add an option of remote or keyless entry (or bluetooth controls) with the addition of a simple plug in module. Also, the additional of a module would require minimal skills to install so a sales person could install instead of a technician or mechanic.
That said, I would REALLY like manual door locks since I don't like having to replace remotes or FOB's and would like to be able to open my door in the event of battery failure on the car.