Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 22:58:45 GMT From: "Geoff" <Jeffe_Verdenopsamail.com> Subject: Re: 9000 Trunk Release
Maybe not a trunk load of computers, but people do put purses, shopping bags, sport gear, etc, etc, etc in their trunks, which they would like to keep at least *somewhat* secure. It would seem my concerns aren't that unusual, seeing that BMW, M-B, Audi (and Volvo, I think), all have a means of locking the trunk seperate of the passenger compartment. I still think this is a design flaw on Saab's part - especially, as you pointed out, because it is such a simple on to correct. Geoff dantinnenopsamejanews.com wrote in message <70ndqn$s1q$1nopsam1.dejanews.com>... >I think the designers' "logic" was that most people do not carry $20,000 - >$30,000 of equipment in their vehicle. So why would they spend the extra >design time and complexity to create this feature? > >Maybe they even thought that if it was that big of a deal to somebody, they >could change the power source of the trunk switch-- from constant power to >ignition controlled. > >This should not be too hard for you to do-- or you can take it to a shop and >have them do it... > >Just a thought... > > >In article <5V2X1.1387$OA2.4340837nopsam.rdc2.occa.home.com>, > "Geoff" <Jeffe_Verdenopsamail.com> wrote: >> On my '91 9000, the driver's door trunk release switch *always* operates, >> regardless of the ignition being on/off. Is this normal for all 9000's? >> Are they still doing this on the 9-5? I think this is a *really* lame >> design. Once someone's gained access to the cabin- whether break-in, open >> window or sunroof (locked my keys in the trunk once and used a long stick >> thru the slightly open sunroof to push the button), valet, whatever- they've >> got whatever's in your trunk as well. So much for secure storage! The only >> logic I can see behind this, is the designers figured that is someone wants >> in your trunk, they're going to get there, so this way they just break a >> window, instead of using a crow bar. >> >> I'm often driving around with $20 or $30,000 worth of computer equipment in >> my trunk, so I've just unplugged the switch inside the door. Has anyone >> rewired their switch off the ignition, so it only works when the key's on? >> >> Geoff >> >> > >-----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- >http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own
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