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Replying to: fezo (Jan 10, 2009 11:57 am) 
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Replying to: boomchek (Jan 10, 2009 11:27 am) I think you are right boom. I believe there is a switch in the door to activate the kids locks. Seems to me we eventually found it because often adults would get locked in the back and we would have to let them out by pressing a button on the door panel. Hope murphydog finds the switch, MB is the last car I would have guessed not to have this feature.
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Replying to: madmanmoo (Jan 10, 2009 7:31 am) Probably a lot of truth in there too! You're all a very creative group. A lot of thought went into all of those ideas and they should be put into a Car Mag to reach an even wider audience. |
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Replying to: driver100 (Jan 10, 2009 12:55 pm) The locks are not mentioned in the owners manual - OK, now this is a quest! - A quest for rear child safety locks! My dealer has been very good so far, however this will be the ultimate test of their skill and knowledge! Will post any updates...
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Leave it to my wonderful friends at Edmunds to provide the ammunition that I need to purchase a car. I have printed off all of the posts and placed them in my "jipst" briefcase, along with my gold bracelet, three necklaces, and four rings. I'll remember to take my laptop, my cell phone, and my dog. He is good at peeing on waxed floors when out in public. Personally, I like to take an opened can of sardines to munch on while I am there. Also, I'll remember to smoke a cheap pack of cigarettes in my trade on the way to the dealer...with the windows up and the air turned off. In addition, I'll take my wife who can ask questions like, "Why doesn't this Grand Marquis get 35 mpg?" or "Can you put extra vanity mirrors on the head rests for my back seat passengers?" You know what? I may end up getting that Grand Marquis for free! Good stuff boys! Richard
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Replying to: murphydog (Jan 10, 2009 4:10 pm) I believe this feature is standard on all mass produced four doors since the 70s or 80s at least.
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Replying to: richard64 (Jan 10, 2009 4:38 pm) When you're done they might even PAY you to drive the damn thing off the lot just to get rid of you. To show them you mean business, throw the trade in keys on the roof of the dealership yourself! 
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Replying to: madmanmoo (Jan 10, 2009 7:31 am) Given that I buy a car every 4-5 years (one for me, one for my wife), I'll take all this into account in 2012 or thereabouts. |
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Replying to: boomchek (Jan 10, 2009 4:41 pm) That was my assumption as well. On my car there is a rectangular hole just below the lock mechanism - the service guy shined a light in, but there is nothing to move or flip. On the 09 there is a rectangular hole as well (clearly part of the manufacturing process), but the 09 has a small latch you can flip to disable the door - aka child lock. This is what I expected to find on my car as it seems to be on every other 4 door. I will speak to the head service writer at my dealer to see what the deal is.
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