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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 05:40 AM
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Default Possible security flaw with the trunk???

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was told the trunk latch does not have a key-hole in the back or a release/open switch by the driver's side. It will only be open when you unlock the car/doors. So if you're driving and don't lock the doors, anyone can walk by and pop open your trunk or is there a separate locking feature?

There's also the issue if you battery dies, you won't be able to open the trunk since it’s electronically operated, but I think this issue was covered before.
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 05:50 AM
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i think i remember there being a trunk release next to the driver seat when i test drove the car...
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by chipmOnk
i think i remember there being a trunk release next to the driver seat when i test drove the car...
no, there isn't.. very good points there nycazn.. also unsafe.. what if you're driving slowly out the parking lot, some dude just runs up open ur trunk and jumped in with a gun/knife?
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 08:16 AM
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why would he jump in the trunk lol , just open a door... every car I ever driven in, that was fully powered, always auto-locked once the key is turn in the ignition.


but if you really want to get technical , I guess anyone can get in your trunk and run off with stuff , when you unlock the doors. but this is true in just about any car...(passenger doors)
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 11:30 AM
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there is a security feature you can use in case that happens.

ARM yourself and RAISE SOME HELL FOOL!!!!!!!!!!
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 11:48 AM
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Hmmm...guess i won't leave my sleeping bag in the trunk anymore...
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by zoohay
Hmmm...guess i won't leave my sleeping bag in the trunk anymore...
Man if somebody stole my sleeping bag I would be ____ed. I plan on sleeping in my tC.
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 01:23 PM
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One push of the unlock on the key fob unlocks the front door, push it twice and it will unlock the passenger door and the trunk.
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DuMa
there is a security feature you can use in case that happens.

ARM yourself and RAISE SOME HELL FOOL!!!!!!!!!!
werd... otherwise known as the 2nd amendement

no one's taking my tC from me!
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 02:03 PM
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hummm... So you mean if I leave my Car unlocked people can steal stuff out of my trunk...

I know how to fix this problem... Lock your Car!
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JSVH
hummm... So you mean if I leave my Car unlocked people can steal stuff out of my trunk...

I know how to fix this problem... Lock your Car!

Old Jul 9, 2004 | 02:27 PM
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Put a Monkey in the trunk a Trunk Monkey I love that commercial.
But seriously i don’t think anyone sees a car they want to jack and says "ok im going in! threw the trunk" they will most likely open a door or bust a window. Although i did notice on my tC that sometimes even with the doors unlocked the trunk wouldn’t open i had to relock them and unlock them again..
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Kaeon
Put a Monkey in the trunk a Trunk Monkey I love that commercial.
So Kaeon, where can I buy a trunk monkey?
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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omg Trunk Monkey that was the greatest commercial! Anyone know where we could dl it?
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Superinc_tC
why would he jump in the trunk lol , just open a door... every car I ever driven in, that was fully powered, always auto-locked once the key is turn in the ignition
thats my only gripe with my tc so far. I was used to the doors automatically locking on my focus and now I have to remember to lock the doors when I get in the car on the tc.
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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lmao.... this thread got funny ...........
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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"Boo hooo my doors don't automatically lock when I'm in the car, what am I ever gonna doooo? " Seriously people that's not a big deal at all! Unless you live in Compton or Oakland, I doubt the crime is so bad that you need to keep your doors locked and windows closed all the time! Guess what the car I drive right now doesn't even HAVE power door locks! And my dad's 2001 Accord doesn't either! As long as the doors lock when no one's IN the car, it's all good. :D
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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i jus bring my guns along - all the security i need..
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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thats pretty convient now all the car thief has to do is jump through the hatch with a shotty. I wonder if they just forgot or had to cut it so that the cost of production would be lower. :D



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