lee07 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 What is the best and safest way to open and lock the door if its only you getting in/out of the car. I've been using my key hole to open and lock. Should I use the remote or continue using my key? If I do use the remote and its only me should I unlock all doors or unlock just drivers door because if I only unlock the drivers door and when I get out and lock the car it locks the 3 other doors that are already locked. I just want it to work and last a long time with no problems! What the best way to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Wow, that's some pretty deep thinking about power door locks. IMO, there is no best way or efficient way. 9 times out of 10, it's just me in the car and I just hit the remote once to unlock the driver's door. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBGuy Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 if remote is bothering you how do you drive ur car? my key hole is still a virgin never used it yet. use the remote cuz u end up scratching your car with the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 I don't mind using the remote. I've used it hundreds of times when I'm by myself or when I have passengers. I just like to know what the best thing to do when its just you getting in/out and would you unlock all 4 doors or just your door. If you unlock only your door and get out to lock the door you lock the other doors that were still locked when using the remote. So should you unlock all doors or only yours or use the key hole? I just don't want any problems done the road! I've seen many cars and I'm sure you've seen cars with problems unlocking and locking doors. You would have to open it manually like in the old days because the power doesn't work or something and its embarrassing to have your passengers stand there and wait for you to open the door manually. I have no problems using any method. I just like to know what the best way is when its just you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBGuy Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 it doesnt matter if you lock unlock all for or just driver side. when the car gets old enough the side you used less might not work or the driver side might not work. even tho i get in the by myself i sometimes unlock all doors with the remote or press the lock button more then once to make sure. your remotes life battery isnt going to last forever and your door lock doesnt last forever either so use it while it works. there is not best way just a personal choice/habit thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Gosh OP I think this topic is pretty clearly covered here: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/am-thinking-driving-my-car-good-ideai-108079.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBGuy Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Gosh OP I think this topic is pretty clearly covered here: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/am-thinking-driving-my-car-good-ideai-108079.html :lol: i was going to post this also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Wow, that's some pretty deep thinking about power door locks. IMO, there is no best way or efficient way. 9 times out of 10, it's just me in the car and I just hit the remote once to unlock the driver's door. I unlock all doors by pressing once. Your configuration may vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL_Soldier Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 This is some seriously deep thinking about unlocking doors lol. With the subject I thought OP was going to ask about underground parking garages and the beeping going along with the flashes or something. How do you sleep at night with these door issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farberio Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 The door locks are designed to tolerate a locking motion when already locked so please don't loose any sleep over it. Enter your vehicle how ever you feel like entering it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I have heard that if you live in a bad area, it's safer to unlock just the drivers door and then lock it again once your inside. Me, I could leave the keys in my car and not lock the house either. If your worried about your safety....Move. I have used the power locks of years I don't worry about it. Like others have said I think the key hole is a virgin. I have owned this car since new. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I have heard that if you live in a bad area, it's safer to unlock just the drivers door and then lock it again once your inside. I believe this is why most cars behave in the one press one door two presses all doors manner. On my '05 Impreza I jumped a wire under the dash so I could open all doors with one press, then used the second pulse to power a relay for a trunk release Honestly OP, as many have already mentioned, the car is designed to withstand these tolerances. Honestly it always seems to me that the locks least used in a car tend to stick, so maybe unlocking them all occaisionally isn't bad idea. Either way, worrying about when your locks may go out should be the least of your worries. I'd say there are plenty of owners on here with 10+ yr old Suby's still rocking OEM locks and actuators..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 ocd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Has anyone considered how much wear on the key this will cause? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Is this thread a joke? One click of the remote button opened only my drivers door and two clicks opened all the doors. Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugoStiglitz Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Lock the driver's side manually from inside the car before you leave loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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