| drtbk4ever |
I did a search and couldn't find the answer I was looking for so I'll ask the question.
I live in Canada and own an 06 MDX Touring. It is currently -35 degrees Celsius (-29 degrees farenheit).
I can't plug in the block heater while at work and the vehicle sits outside so I have to go out and start it a couple of times a day.
However, I can't lock the doors while the vehicle is running. Does anyone know of a way to do that? Would using the service key in the ignition allow me to lock the door with the other key?
If I can't solve my problem I get to either sit out in the cold vehicle while it runs for awhile or I leave the doors unlocked thereby increasing the potential for vehicle theft.
Any input is welcome. Flaming is permitted.
Thanks. |
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| highcountrymdx |
You can always lock the doors manually, right? Inside locks for all the doors except the driver"s, and use the key for the driver"s.
I believe the passenger's switch will work, even with the car running. |
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| dj-mdx2 |
| Get a remote starter. |
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| rctwin2 |
| If it is anything like my wife's Honda, just pull up on the interior door handle, drivers side, and hit the lock button on the door. That might work. |
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| drtbk4ever |
quote:
Originally posted by dj-mdx2
Get a remote starter.
I am starting to think this may be a very good idea. I never thought it would make a whole lot of difference...
Until now.
I'll try the other suggestions too. Because tomorrow is another frosty day.
Just saw the weather man on TV indicate it is currently warmer at the North Pole than it is here in Central Alberta.
Thanks for the suggestions. |
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| highcountrymdx |
drtbk4ever
I'm not sure about other companies auto start systems, but at least one (Compustar) has a system that will start periodically and shut down after a set time. It's designed just for conditions you are experiencing now. Apparently it can be set to start as a function of time or interior temperature.
For more info go here. |
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| drtbk4ever |
Thanks for the link HighCountry.
So here is what worked.
Start vehicle, get out of driver side, close driver door. Open Passenger door, lock the doors and close it. TaDaaa, doors are locked and engine running.
Now for the tricky part. The keyFOB will NOT open the doors when you do this. (at least it didn't for me). I repeat the key
FOB will NOT OPEN THE DOORS so you must have a second key to open the drivers door.
Thanks for all your suggestions gang. I can now let my vehicle run for a few minutes without worrrying about someone easily stealing it.
Cheers. |
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| G. COLTON |
Just out of curiosity, why do you want to run the vehicle during the day?
G |
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| hammermdx |
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Originally posted by G. COLTON
Just out of curiosity, why do you want to run the vehicle during the day?
G
I believe he stated that he is experiencing extremely cold temps, and probably wants to make sure his battery doesn't go dead...... |
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| midnightMDX |
| Remote start is definitely the way to go. |
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| TooHypper |
| You could also use a CLUB on the steering wheel. Or Have a blow up doll in the drivers side. TEE HEE |
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| Warzau |
| Wait a sec wasn't a remote starter a option for the Canadian MDX? If so just get that... |
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| drtbk4ever |
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Originally posted by G. COLTON
Just out of curiosity, why do you want to run the vehicle during the day?
G
Hey G. COLTON, Hammermdx hit the nail on the head. Last week we had some extremely cold temperatures and if I didn't start my vehicle at least once during the day, it wouldn't have started at the end of the day. I wanted to be able to leave it run for 5 or 10 minutes and be able to come back into the office and not worry about theft.
A remote car starter is definitely the way to go, but at least I now know how to lock the doors in the interim.
Blow up doll, that is a good one.
Thanks for all your suggestions. |
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| midnightMDX |
| Maybe you need to upgrade the battery to something with more CCA. |
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