locking car from outside with engine running?

Burnz0 · Dec 16, 2009

is there anyway easy way of locking the car from outside while the engine running? now that the frost has started setting in I'd like to be able to warm the car up for 10 mins before I set off in the morning without having to worry about someone driving off

Groovejunkie · Dec 16, 2009

Use your spare key... !!

@Spoonie · Dec 16, 2009

Get out of bed 10 minutes earlier and buy some deicer.

Sargara · Dec 16, 2009

There are products out there that do this such as "Clifford Intellistart" but they dont seem compatible with the Clios alarm.

I just start the car then go back inside and proceed to eat my breakfast while standing in the window keeping an eye on it

AD4M · Dec 16, 2009

sit in the car for 10minutes before you set off

Jonny1*2 · Dec 16, 2009

best way to do it is start the car. go over to the passenger door, lock with the button inside the car, then lock the passengers side door with the spare key

cup-sy · Dec 16, 2009

I've noticed on my car I can run out in the morning to warm it up to defrost the windows and the only times I will autolock is when I begin to drive off.

But, being prone to s h * t things happening to me I still tend to not close the door all the way just in case...

Jonny1*2 · Dec 16, 2009

cup-sy said:
I've noticed on my car I can run out in the morning to warm it up to defrost the windows and the only times I will autolock is when I begin to drive off.

But, being prone to s h * t things happening to me I still tend to not close the door all the way just in case...

it won't lock until over 5mph I believe.

Reyes · Dec 16, 2009

Using your spare wont work unless you lock it manually.

cup-sy · Dec 16, 2009

You can buy a big dog and put it in there while you get ready for work to scare people away.

Jonny1*2 · Dec 16, 2009

Jonny1*2 said:
best way to do it is start the car. go over to the passenger door, lock with the button inside the car, then lock the passengers side door with the spare key

Works. Fact!! Then just unlock by putting the key in the lock. When you open the door the other doors will unlock

Tom · Dec 16, 2009

Its illegal.

DannoTheGreat · Dec 16, 2009

Tom said:
Its illegal.

that

jaysjetski · Dec 16, 2009

car cover for about £10-20, then no frosty windows and no problem with it being nicked.

still will be cold but windows will be clear.

Ben. · Dec 16, 2009

it maybe one of the only features my focus has but having a heated windscreen is so useful! give it 2 mins and its completely clear

polarbert · Dec 16, 2009

Always thought it was bad to idle the car like that. Suppose it doesn't really matter too much on a mass produced engine.

TimR26 · Dec 17, 2009

Waiting for the "why is my mpg so poor" thread if the OP does this.

sideways danny · Dec 17, 2009

cup-sy said:
I've noticed on my car I can run out in the morning to warm it up to defrost the windows and the only times I will autolock is when I begin to drive off.

But, being prone to s h * t things happening to me I still tend to not close the door all the way just in case...

Jonny1*2 said:
it won't lock until over 5mph I believe.

I've had too many cars lock when working on them with the keys in the ignition. Window down is the first thing i do.

Jonny1*2 · Dec 17, 2009

Tom said:
Its illegal.

why is it?:S

blackpanther · Dec 17, 2009

Jonny1*2 said:
why is it?:S

Because it is.

Also will void your insurance if it gets stolen.

2 ltr bottle of luke warm water works every time!
(it dont even need to be hot water, room temp will defrost the windows)
DONT USE HOT WATER THOUGH OR YOU WILL CRACK YOUR WINDOW.

Jonny1*2 · Dec 17, 2009

if you lock it it won't get stolen now will it

@Spoonie · Dec 17, 2009

Jonny1*2 said:
if you lock it it won't get stolen now will it

car thief could have your clio off the driveway in under 10 seconds if its locked and running. They'll just smash the window, open the door, gone.

Jonny1*2 · Dec 17, 2009

fare point

Mike_182 · Dec 17, 2009

You'll bugger your engine up doing it for long periods of time.

D4N13L · Dec 17, 2009

Leaving the car running whilst not in it is an offence known as quitting. Summonsable by the police iirc

Aluco · Dec 17, 2009

Tom said:
Its illegal.

On your own driveway ?

The best way is just to get a garage then you don't have to worry about it

Rocky_24 · Dec 17, 2009

Mike_182 said:
You'll bugger your engine up doing it for long periods of time.

why? and how long a period of time?

Jonny1*2 · Dec 18, 2009

Mike_182 said:
You'll bugger your engine up doing it for long periods of time.

why? surely an engine running with no gears will be under less load than while driving, so shouldn't have any issues what so ever.

geordieracer · Dec 18, 2009

I dont understand why leaving a car idling is bad for it either. Someone care to explain the point?

young_lew · Dec 18, 2009

I'm sure someone once told me that leaving an engine idling for long periods of time can eventually cause damage to your cat, not sure how much truth there is in that though.

geordieracer · Dec 18, 2009

Yeah, but in this instance we are talking minutes to warm up the car. People spend minutes sat in traffic sometimes, with the engine idling.

jesus · Dec 18, 2009

Get an alarm with a remote start.

Triki · Dec 18, 2009

I just tend to leave it running out front for a few mins.

Left unlocked and hope for the best.

Tigger · Dec 18, 2009

Even the remote start on the alarms ARE NOT Thatcham-approved so insurance people dont like them.

Mike_182 · Dec 18, 2009

Several sources have said that leaving an engine idling causes twice or even three times the wear that an engine under load normally experiences (within reason! Bouncing it off the limiter will donald duck it as well!) because the engine is designed to be loaded. The way it was explained to me is that an engine is designed to have resistance applied to it in a certain direction, whereas if it's idling that resistance isn't there and on occasions can even reverse briefly, causing in effect a 'slapping'.

The truth behind this I'm unsure of, but it's one of a couple of reasons that modern cars are now fitted with stop-start.

Scott S · Dec 18, 2009

I was going to use a turbo timer for this (I used to do this on my other car), but couldn't be bothered to look into getting a wiring harness etc.

Timed to run for 6mins, if handbrake is dropped it'll stop as well.

Didin't know it was/could be an offence though.

All sorted now for me. Clio is going to be kept in the garage again from Monday

Leeshez · Dec 18, 2009

Buy a garage. if not use a car cover as said.

Jonny1*2 · Dec 18, 2009

Mike_182 said:
Several sources have said that leaving an engine idling causes twice or even three times the wear that an engine under load normally experiences (within reason! Bouncing it off the limiter will donald duck it as well!) because the engine is designed to be loaded. The way it was explained to me is that an engine is designed to have resistance applied to it in a certain direction, whereas if it's idling that resistance isn't there and on occasions can even reverse briefly, causing in effect a 'slapping'.

The truth behind this I'm unsure of, but it's one of a couple of reasons that modern cars are now fitted with stop-start.

hmm, still confusing really. but if that's what you've been told then fare enough. seems strange though.

Tunst · Dec 18, 2009

sideways danny said:
I've had too many cars lock when working on them with the keys in the ignition. Window down is the first thing i do.

This is the most irritating thing ever! happend to me quite alot i never leave a car running and leave it for the sole reason it will most likely lock itself >.<

DamoWales · Dec 18, 2009

Haven't had a break in at my village for coming on 15 years!

Start her up and leave her on the drive way!

locking car from outside with engine running?

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