death trap 135i

romak47 · 02-12-2011, 10:03 AM

Left my girlfriend in the car as i went to go get propane in a store and as i walked away from my car i locked it.

When getting back to my car my girlfriend was upset that i locked her in and that she was unable to escape.
So i asked if she pulled the handle twice.. She did. I didnt believe her so after getting in the car with her i locked the door with both us inside. I did the double pump of the handle and was able to get out..
She swore she wasnt able so I had her lock the door on me while i was in the car.. And yes, the doors do not unlock from the inside if the key fob is outside the car. I was somewhat concerned about that but i rmember there is a button inside the car to unlock or lock the doors. Hit that and double pumped the handle and i was out..
This the same for everyone?

bozola · 02-12-2011, 10:31 AM

I believe that is the way it works, but you could fold the seats down and always get out thru the trunk.

A better heading might be. BMW Locking System Quandary.

mrleisure · 02-12-2011, 10:52 AM

I actually like the title, adds some spice while scrolling through the threads. Good thing she didn't die in those few moments!

Top Gon · 02-12-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bozola

I believe that is the way it works, but you could fold the seats down and always get out thru the trunk.

A better heading might be. BMW Locking System Quandary.

You can't fold the seats from the inside

HondaGoneRogue · 02-12-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Basheezy

You can't fold the seats from the inside

This

HeyNow · 02-12-2011, 01:48 PM

I had no idea this worked this way. This is a huge design flaw and it should be corrected.

12'M3Freak · 02-12-2011, 02:07 PM

That is a awesome girlfriend feature. Now they can't leave you with out you letting them go.

BrokenVert · 02-12-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Basheezy

You can't fold the seats from the inside

thats why I always keep a knife in the car...you never know when youll need to escape through the roof.

MarkR171 · 02-12-2011, 02:20 PM

Girl control, yes. Already did that to a model at a car show

tcd223 · 02-12-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

thats why I always keep a knife in the car...you never know when youll need to escape through the roof.

why stop at a knife? why not equip your car with an actual ejector seat system? You're out of warranty so what harm could come of it?

allanak · 02-12-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tcd223

why not equip your car with an actual ejector seat system?

ptack · 02-12-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

thats why I always keep a knife in the car...you never know when youll need to escape through the roof.

The survivalist - he has his knife and his 1.

Diver · 02-12-2011, 04:38 PM

Don't understand why there there is only one lock/unlock button in the middle of the dash. Most cars have one on each side. GF probably looked and did not find the button in the usual location, then gave up.

BrokenVert · 02-12-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Diver

Don't understand why there there is only one lock/unlock button in the middle of the dash. Most cars have one on each side. GF probably looked and did not find the button in the usual location, then gave up.

I got told that it's to stop that old reach a coathanger through a cracked window and unlock the car trick.

That story always made perfect sense to me

Satalite · 02-12-2011, 05:25 PM

It is funny you mention this because I have used this feature on friends that I want to joke around with... What makes it 100% more funny is that BMW is probably the one and only car manufacturer that does not have "unlock/lock" door buttons... so people have no idea where to look.

To make it even better BMW puts it in such a strange spot and its only 1 button. (above the radio by the hazard light button...)

!!!

cvandenhaute · 02-12-2011, 11:45 PM

I don't think it is a design flaw, a lot of cars are equipped with "double locks", the idea is to make it impossible for someone to break into the locked car by smashing a window and unlock it from the inside. On some car, the feature locks the doors completely only some time after you lock the doors, so that passengers accidentally locked in have a chance to open the door before it is impossible (on my 2002 Volvo V40 you could hear the second lock about 1 minute after I did it with the keyfob). I don't know for the 1er though

Barry45RPM · 02-13-2011, 09:23 AM

You think THAT's a death trap? Try Getting Married.

alexckma · 02-13-2011, 11:06 AM

i would have so sued you for false imprisonment

SpankYa · 02-13-2011, 01:47 PM

Not sure I'd agree keeping the gf in the car is a benefit. Show me a way to get rid of them!!!

AntonV · 02-13-2011, 03:00 PM

Keep her in there till the 15th. Then you'll get out of buying a valentines gift.

chachacha28 · 02-13-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AntonV

Keep her in there till the 15th. Then you'll get out of buying a valentines gift.

buy your car a valentines gift instead!

spyderx · 02-13-2011, 09:09 PM

this makes perfect logic for our convertibles locked w/top down. with the windows up it'a great deterrent for someone to get in or out w/o the key.

02-12-2011, 10:03 AM	#1
romak47 Captain 53 Rep 941 Posts Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	death trap 135i Left my girlfriend in the car as i went to go get propane in a store and as i walked away from my car i locked it. When getting back to my car my girlfriend was upset that i locked her in and that she was unable to escape. So i asked if she pulled the handle twice.. She did. I didnt believe her so after getting in the car with her i locked the door with both us inside. I did the double pump of the handle and was able to get out.. She swore she wasnt able so I had her lock the door on me while i was in the car.. And yes, the doors do not unlock from the inside if the key fob is outside the car. I was somewhat concerned about that but i rmember there is a button inside the car to unlock or lock the doors. Hit that and double pumped the handle and i was out.. This the same for everyone? __________________ JB4, DCI, Digi boost, CSL eyelids, 5% tint, KW v2's. Bastuck 85mm quad w/ berk resonated mids, LED int ltg, Perf SSK, CF int trim, 19" SF-71 rims, CDV mod, BMS OCC, ER+tial charge pipe. AR DP's, Helix IC,meth, drilled slotted rotors
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mrleisure Master 11 Rep 169 Posts Drives: Macan Turbo Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	I actually like the title, adds some spice while scrolling through the threads. Good thing she didn't die in those few moments!
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Diver Brigadier General 504 Rep 3,446 Posts Drives: Black '12 135i - Sold Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Don't understand why there there is only one lock/unlock button in the middle of the dash. Most cars have one on each side. GF probably looked and did not find the button in the usual location, then gave up. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com
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Satalite Colonel 166 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [10.00]	It is funny you mention this because I have used this feature on friends that I want to joke around with... What makes it 100% more funny is that BMW is probably the one and only car manufacturer that does not have "unlock/lock" door buttons... so people have no idea where to look. To make it even better BMW puts it in such a strange spot and its only 1 button. (above the radio by the hazard light button...) !!!
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cvandenhaute First Lieutenant 19 Rep 370 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 128i, '19 Genesis G70 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	I don't think it is a design flaw, a lot of cars are equipped with "double locks", the idea is to make it impossible for someone to break into the locked car by smashing a window and unlock it from the inside. On some car, the feature locks the doors completely only some time after you lock the doors, so that passengers accidentally locked in have a chance to open the door before it is impossible (on my 2002 Volvo V40 you could hear the second lock about 1 minute after I did it with the keyfob). I don't know for the 1er though __________________ 128i manual, AW, Boston Terra Leather, Sport package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, HK sound
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Barry45RPM Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2007 MB E550, 2010 128i Conv Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale FL Area, USA iTrader: (0)	You think THAT's a death trap? Try Getting Married.
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alexckma Lieutenant 30 Rep 518 Posts Drives: P. Panorama 10, L Gallardo 05 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hong Kong, Canada iTrader: (0)	i would have so sued you for false imprisonment
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SpankYa New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Corona, CA iTrader: (1)	Not sure I'd agree keeping the gf in the car is a benefit. Show me a way to get rid of them!!! __________________ ----------------- Lester W. Lam 2010 135i Convertible
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spyderx Private First Class 3 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	this makes perfect logic for our convertibles locked w/top down. with the windows up it'a great deterrent for someone to get in or out w/o the key.
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