child lock

androdev · 27-12-2008, 04:20

How do I set "child lock" so that rear doors can not be opened from inside? I was hoping the button on driver's door grab handle will do this, but that is not the case.

The manual says use the key hole/slit on the rear door for child lock and this works. This is a pain: I have do to this for each door and I have to undo this for each door if I want to turn this feature off. Since my usage is mixed (sometimes adults and other times its kids) it is not practical for me to use this mechanical key thingy.

Is there an easier way to 'child lock'?

Thanks.

No Waiting · 27-12-2008, 09:19

A (dumpy) screwdriver will work also....

I guess it depends on what's more valuable, a few mins of time or safety,

Perhaps cable ties around the kids wrists would be quicker for you.

patrol man · 27-12-2008, 09:33

activate the auto lock function, wen car moves of doors lock when car stops and you remove the key the doors unlock,

sebulbus · 27-12-2008, 09:50

Not good. Pull twice, door opens.

patrol man · 27-12-2008, 09:57

don't tell them that ! (fair point well made)

androdev · 27-12-2008, 13:15

this got me thinking because the cars are getting more and more sophisticated, yet this child lock remains the same old mechanical thingy even in more expensive cars.

the argument i hear is this: if it were a button like anything else, the driver is likely to turn it ON/OFF too easily and likely to forget to keep it ON next time, where as this mechanical switch will remain engaged always and very unlikely to be turned OFF. Something like the ON button of a nuclear missile, it better not be in a convenient-easy-to-reach location :-)

one related question: Do all the doors and boot get unlocked in the event of an accident?

smstext · 27-12-2008, 13:37

the locking button between the handbrake and gear stick (by cigarette socket) does that do the same princaple when it locks the door (2 locks and it opens?)

sebulbus · 27-12-2008, 17:27

Yep. Wish it had something like the disable airbag switch, then. Easily accessible from the driving position.

luke_a · 27-12-2008, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrol man

activate the auto lock function, wen car moves of doors lock when car stops and you remove the key the doors unlock,

How do you do this?

chavdarlk · 27-12-2008, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebulbus

Not good. Pull twice, door opens.

You have to pull twice in two seconds interval to open the door.
If you miss to do a second pull in two seconds, it is considered as being a first one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by luke_a

How do you do this?

You must have MaxiDOT or VAG-COM to do this. For MaxiDOT - read your manual.

patrol man · 27-12-2008, 22:15

via maxidot,or vag tool

luke_a · 27-12-2008, 22:39

ah bugger, I don't have either!

smstext · 28-12-2008, 10:41

have a look in the vag com section and see which members are close to you and send them a pm

sebulbus · 28-12-2008, 13:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by chavdarlk

If you miss to do a second pull in two seconds, it is considered as being a first one.

Just tried this on my car, and, as expected, not true. The system is purely mechanical, that wasn't likely to be so anyway.

27-12-2008, 04:20	#1
androdev Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: India Posts: 80 Members Car: octavia-ii Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	child lock How do I set "child lock" so that rear doors can not be opened from inside? I was hoping the button on driver's door grab handle will do this, but that is not the case. The manual says use the key hole/slit on the rear door for child lock and this works. This is a pain: I have do to this for each door and I have to undo this for each door if I want to turn this feature off. Since my usage is mixed (sometimes adults and other times its kids) it is not practical for me to use this mechanical key thingy. Is there an easier way to 'child lock'? Thanks.

27-12-2008, 09:19	#2
No Waiting Be Prepared! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1,031 Members Car: Octavia Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 15 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts	Re: child lock A (dumpy) screwdriver will work also.... I guess it depends on what's more valuable, a few mins of time or safety, Perhaps cable ties around the kids wrists would be quicker for you.

27-12-2008, 09:33	#3
patrol man Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 89 Members Car: octavia scout 20tdi Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: child lock activate the auto lock function, wen car moves of doors lock when car stops and you remove the key the doors unlock,

27-12-2008, 09:50	#4
sebulbus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: .ro Posts: 811 Members Car: Thanks: 11 Thanked 55 Times in 47 Posts	Re: child lock Not good. Pull twice, door opens. __________________ Milk Inc's newest #1 fan

27-12-2008, 09:57	#5
patrol man Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 89 Members Car: octavia scout 20tdi Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: child lock don't tell them that ! (fair point well made)

27-12-2008, 13:15	#6
androdev Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: India Posts: 80 Members Car: octavia-ii Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: child lock this got me thinking because the cars are getting more and more sophisticated, yet this child lock remains the same old mechanical thingy even in more expensive cars. the argument i hear is this: if it were a button like anything else, the driver is likely to turn it ON/OFF too easily and likely to forget to keep it ON next time, where as this mechanical switch will remain engaged always and very unlikely to be turned OFF. Something like the ON button of a nuclear missile, it better not be in a convenient-easy-to-reach location :-) one related question: Do all the doors and boot get unlocked in the event of an accident?

27-12-2008, 13:37	#7
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 14,155 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 53 Thanked 479 Times in 432 Posts	Re: child lock the locking button between the handbrake and gear stick (by cigarette socket) does that do the same princaple when it locks the door (2 locks and it opens?) __________________ Briskoda September Camp Meet 2009 click here for details oxon meet August 2009 click here

27-12-2008, 17:27	#8
sebulbus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: .ro Posts: 811 Members Car: Thanks: 11 Thanked 55 Times in 47 Posts	Re: child lock Yep. Wish it had something like the disable airbag switch, then. Easily accessible from the driving position. __________________ Milk Inc's newest #1 fan

27-12-2008, 22:15	#11
patrol man Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 89 Members Car: octavia scout 20tdi Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: child lock via maxidot,or vag tool

27-12-2008, 22:39	#12
luke_a Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 98 Members Car: Skoda Octavia MK2 1.9 8v TDI Elegance Estate (2005) Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: child lock ah bugger, I don't have either!

28-12-2008, 10:41	#13
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 14,155 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 53 Thanked 479 Times in 432 Posts	Re: child lock have a look in the vag com section and see which members are close to you and send them a pm __________________ Briskoda September Camp Meet 2009 click here for details oxon meet August 2009 click here

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