Auto Dead Locking - Which Cars Have It?

rdfcpete · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:07

Guys,

Did a search for this, couldn't find anything similar.

Basically, when I pull away in my 03' Clio, when the car is traveling above 4mph I think it is, the central locking automatically engages and the doors cannot be opened from the outside, but myself and my passenger are able to open either door which cancels the locking.
I have a button on my dash, like many Renaults that allow me to turn it on or off.

I don't 100% know the technical term for this - Auto dead lock/locking I'm going to hazard a guess at?...

My question is which manufacturers/models other than most Renaults have this as standard?
Is it only common or available in 3 door cars?

It's been most handy on 2 memorable occasions where it's saved me from a possibly confrontational scenario, wouldn't mind it in my next car too.

Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks,

Pete.

al123 · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:15

I know that the Mini does if that helps.

viper_2003 · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:17

AFAIK a lot of the Vag group cars have it - Seats seem to have it enabled as standard and Skodas can be set to so im assuming VW will be much the same.

Vertigo · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:17

My A3 does it (at 10mph). It unlocks when you use an interior door handle or take the key out of the ignition.

BTW, it's not dead-locking, that's when the interior handles don't work either, which they obviously do in this case.

West · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:18

al123 said:
I know that the Mini does if that helps.

wasc · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:23

Merc's have it too.

rG-tom · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:24

I do wish my car had this, but out of habit, i lock the doors as soon as i get in anyway.

bmh.01 · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:24

Most modern cars have the ability to have it set I believe, renault call it R.A.I.D. (renault anti-intruder device) btw.

Diesel · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:37

viper_2003 said:
AFAIK a lot of the Vag group cars have it - Seats seem to have it enabled as standard and Skodas can be set to so im assuming VW will be much the same.

Yeah, they can be set via Vag-com.

loltim · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:44

You wouldn't buy a car based on this though? My alarm does it - Toad Ai606.

[TW]Fox · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:46

Loads of cars have it. It's an option on the E39 5 Series and E46 3 Series - you can chose whether to have it on or off and it can be set for you by your dealer at any time.

Matt-Page · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:47

My car does it, Citroen C2.

wassap · 30 Nov 2007 at 18:47

My Focus doesnt have it, which is a bit crap as they are very nick-able

Clarkey · 30 Nov 2007 at 19:21

my mates classic impreza does it, but I think it has one of those toad alarms so maybe that does it.
Nothing new though, many years ago my dad had a 1985 Mazda 929 which did it.

Arc · 30 Nov 2007 at 19:25

wohoo said:
My Focus doesnt have it, which is a bit crap as they are very nick-able

Couple of quick key presses and you can activate it on the old focus

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Check google for a guide.

Memphis · 30 Nov 2007 at 22:08

Clarkey said:
my mates classic impreza does it, but I think it has one of those toad alarms so maybe that does it.
Nothing new though, many years ago my dad had a 1985 Mazda 929 which did it.

My Celica GT-Four does it as well, but I'm pretty sure it's the Toad system that's doing it.

Still, I could very well be wrong.

It also engages even if I'm not moving.

loltim · 30 Nov 2007 at 22:16

Memphis said:
It also engages even if I'm not moving.

Yeah the Toad works on a timer AFAIK.

Greg · 30 Nov 2007 at 22:29

My mondeo has it, but thats because I programmed it to do it. I think its possible to do it on any Ford?!

Greg

thepharcyde · 30 Nov 2007 at 22:40

Focus, Mini & 3 series had it. Oh and the London cab I got this afternoon

rdfcpete · 30 Nov 2007 at 23:41

Very helpful, thanks guys

Probably easier to list the cars that don't have it then

?
So to sum up, most cars will have it, and even if they don't, inquire with a dealer about having it activated?