What finger do you use to lock/unlock the door? - Honda Pilot

jchen · 03-11-2005, 07:40 PM

How many of you found the door lock switch on Pilot is awkwardly designed? I've found it is somewhat difficult not trigering the window switch everytime when I am trying to lock/unlock the door. I use my left hand everytime. And I think the lock/unlock switch needs to be redesigned.

robottik · 03-11-2005, 10:28 PM

Wow... It would seem we are dangerously close to running out of topics for these Pilot polls...

mgorbsk · 03-11-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally posted by robottik
Wow... It would seem we are dangerously close to running out of topics for these Pilot polls...

I don't lock the door, but I still never get the driver's window down on the first shot. Always get a back one 1st.

jay · 03-12-2005, 01:43 AM

ramirami · 03-12-2005, 10:07 AM

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Originally posted by robottik
Wow... It would seem we are dangerously close to running out of topics for these Pilot polls...

yes..we should just ban pilot related topics on this board now

robottik · 03-12-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally posted by ramirami

yes..we should just ban pilot related topics on this board now

You're right, this topic is indeed one worth voting on.... In fact I voted 'middle finger'.

**colorider** · 03-12-2005, 12:35 PM

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Originally posted by robottik

You're right, this topic is indeed one worth voting on.... In fact I voted 'middle finger'.

As in "Number One"?!?!?!?!

cwa107 · 03-12-2005, 01:03 PM

I almost always lock it using the keyless entry, but on those occasions where I've needed to use the lock controls on the door panel, I have noticed how awkward the design is.

My 02 Accord had the door lock control in the same place, but there was a tab that stuck out of it that made it more like a rocker switch. I was surprised to see that Honda didn't use a similar design in the Pilot.

No big deal, but it is somewhat of an annoyance as you said.

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Originally posted by jchen
How many of you found the door lock switch on Pilot is awkwardly designed? I've found it is somewhat difficult not trigering the window switch everytime when I am trying to lock/unlock the door. I use my left hand everytime. And I think the lock/unlock switch needs to be redesigned.

waynerd · 03-12-2005, 11:30 PM

sheesh! I don't think it's that akward. I use the fob to lock most of the time when I leave, but lock it with my thumb when traveling through "bad" sections of town.

And, I'm glad I'm not the only one coordinated enough to always roll down the back window when I roll up to the ATM or menu board......

RFM · 03-13-2005, 09:52 AM

Getting a new car always has a learning curve with regard to how things operate and where they are located. After 12 years with my previous car, there were quite a few things that I found annoying because of the differences in the the Pilot. Now, very few are still an issue. However, neither of the things mentioned above were ever a problem for me.

I confess that I don't use the door lock once the doors are closed, so it might be awkward then, but I do use it every time I exit the car and want to lock it. (I was used to doing this with my Jeep, it saves the battery in the remote -- slightly -- and it allows me to set the locks while a door is still open -- which is a PITA about the remote.) I can't say that I have ever found the use of the door switch to be anything but a breeze.

Likewise, the window operation has only given me pause when I have accidentally activated the Auto down feature when I only intended to lower the window a bit -- usually in the rain or snow. Since I never had an automatic function on my power windows I'm just not used to it, but I do like it! I have never hit the wrong button and opened the wrong window, though.

I guess this all just proves that I'm a bit odd...

striper1rn · 05-12-2005, 05:29 PM

I use my left earlobe..

**colorider** · 05-12-2005, 08:19 PM

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I use my left earlobe..

I tried that as well, but my glasses kept getting caught on the door handle.

ramirami · 05-12-2005, 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by colorider

I tried that as well, but my glasses kept getting caught on the door handle.

get contacts

**colorider** · 05-12-2005, 09:49 PM

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Originally posted by ramirami

get contacts

I used to wear them - then had RK - now I'm back to wearing glasses again. It's hell getting old!!

john802 · 05-12-2005, 09:51 PM

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Originally posted by colorider

I used to wear them - then had RK - now I'm back to wearing glasses again. It's hell getting old!!

Ditto!

View Poll Results: What finger do you use to trigger the door lock switch?
Thumb	17	51.52%
Index	13	39.39%
Middle	4	12.12%
Ring	0	0%
Baby	1	3.03%
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03-11-2005, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
jchen Let's go, Heat ! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maimi, Florida Posts: 86 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What finger do you use to lock/unlock the door? How many of you found the door lock switch on Pilot is awkwardly designed? I've found it is somewhat difficult not trigering the window switch everytime when I am trying to lock/unlock the door. I use my left hand everytime. And I think the lock/unlock switch needs to be redesigned. __________________ My Honda: 2005 Pilot EX-L-NAV, Desert Rock Metallic, Fog Light, Rubber Floor Mats, Cargo Tray, Auto-Dimming Day/Night Mirror, Rear Splash Guard, Crome Exhaust Finisher, Full Size Spare Tire, Second Tow Hook, NAV DVD V.2.20, Replace 4 speakers w/ Pioneer TS-A1670R 3-way speaker. (All installed by myself) Her Honda: 2004 CRV EX, Chainti Red, Fog Light, Lower Trim, Security System w/ Hood Sensor, Rear Splash Guard, Crome Exhaust Finisher, Rubber Floor Mats, Cargo Tray, Cargo Net, Wood Trim Kit. (All installed by myself) All geniune OEM Honda accesssories.

03-11-2005, 10:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
robottik Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Here Posts: 632 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow... It would seem we are dangerously close to running out of topics for these Pilot polls... __________________ 2004 Honda Pilot EX - Midnight Blue Pearl OEM Accessories: All-Season Floor Mats - Cargo Cover - Cargo Tray - Rear Splash Guards - Running Boards - EX Emblem - Chrome Bumper Trim - Fog Lights - Separation Net Non-OEM Accessories: WeatherTech Dark WeatherFlectors - Stainless Steel License Plate Frame - Superior Dash Black Burlwood Dash Kit - Several Wwong Accessories - Vibrant Performance Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips (#1503) - Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS with Friction mount - Thule Atlantis 1600 Cargo Box - Honda Pilot Keychain (of course!)

03-12-2005, 01:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
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03-12-2005, 11:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
waynerd Pilotless Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 819 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sheesh! I don't think it's that akward. I use the fob to lock most of the time when I leave, but lock it with my thumb when traveling through "bad" sections of town. And, I'm glad I'm not the only one coordinated enough to always roll down the back window when I roll up to the ATM or menu board...... __________________ '06 Odyssey EX-L in Redrock Pearl = "Odie" '02 Subaru Outback Limited = "Matilda" Traded, but not forgotten '04 EX-L in Redrock Pearl = "Otto" Still "Happily Piloting Along"

03-13-2005, 09:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
RFM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 336 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Getting a new car always has a learning curve with regard to how things operate and where they are located. After 12 years with my previous car, there were quite a few things that I found annoying because of the differences in the the Pilot. Now, very few are still an issue. However, neither of the things mentioned above were ever a problem for me. I confess that I don't use the door lock once the doors are closed, so it might be awkward then, but I do use it every time I exit the car and want to lock it. (I was used to doing this with my Jeep, it saves the battery in the remote -- slightly -- and it allows me to set the locks while a door is still open -- which is a PITA about the remote.) I can't say that I have ever found the use of the door switch to be anything but a breeze. Likewise, the window operation has only given me pause when I have accidentally activated the Auto down feature when I only intended to lower the window a bit -- usually in the rain or snow. Since I never had an automatic function on my power windows I'm just not used to it, but I do like it! I have never hit the wrong button and opened the wrong window, though. I guess this all just proves that I'm a bit odd... __________________ <font color=006200><b>2005 EX-L/NAV Sage Brush Pearl.</b></font> 11/13/04 OEM cargo tray & cover, splash guards, and ventvisors; WWong's center pads and nav screen protector.

05-12-2005, 05:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
striper1rn Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: south of Boston Posts: 30 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use my left earlobe.. __________________ just bob......'05 Pilot EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl, cargo tray, wheel locks, cargo cover, tow package.

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