Car wash destroys liftgate - video

There is a comment I make often, "I hate bloody electric cars that do things without ACTUAL manual intent". I take singular exception to a car telling me what I should or shouldn't do (like seatbelt bleating when I'm driving around my property).

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Originally Posted by old kodger

There is a comment I make often, "I hate bloody electric cars that do things without ACTUAL manual intent". I take singular exception to a car telling me what I should or shouldn't do (like seatbelt bleating when I'm driving around my property).

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Automatic door locks are one of my pet-peeves.

I have often threatened the "bleater" with a pair of wire cutters but I don't know what else may F**k up if I do.

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Originally Posted by mklotz

This gives me concern.

My Honda Accord sedan has a paddle switch on the under side of the trunk handle. If the remote is in the car or nearby, pressing this switch unlocks the trunk.

It's not inconceivable that a horizontally rotating brush like the one in the video could tap that switch. Fortunately, I don't go to that type of car wash but it's still something to keep in mind.

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Leaving the vehicle in gear should prevent the tailgate from opening. At least that's how it works on my wife's Explorer - has to be in Park.