[Shotimes] Autolock and MTX

[James F. Ryan III]

> With an automatic, you always have to go through reverse to go
> from P to D.


The opposite of left is right.
The opposite of down is up.
The opposite of reverse is forward.

So, why do automatics have "D"rive instead of "F"orward?
Anybody know the origin of this sillyness?



Cynical Jim Ryan in Salt Lake City
'91 PLUS - All white/mocha





> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Ron Childs
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 11:06 AM
> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Autolock and MTX
> 
> I guess because it is possible to lock yourself out of a running car. It
> would still
> be possible to use the keypad to unlock it though.
> 
> I have enabled the autolock on my car and, decided not to use it because
> it is
> inconsistent. If you do not go through reverse to activate it, it doesn't
> work
> anyway. With an automatic, you always have to go through reverse to go
> from P to D.
> 
> -Ron Childs  '91
> 
> 
> --- van Oss <vanOss@centurytel.net> wrote:
> > I found a statement on the FAQ site that in MTX cars, the Auto Lock
> feature
> > should never be enabled.  Apparently Ford thinks so too, because MTX
> cars
> > didn't come with the driver-seat switch, I guess.
> >
> > Just curious, why is autolock okay in an ATX car, but a bad idea for an
> MTX?
> >
> > VO
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