battery disconnect

[david.avrahami@]

My 87 Carrera uses the electrical battery power to open and lock the car"s doors...
I installed a battery disconnect gadget to secure the car by removing the little knob.
BUT if I remove that knob, I can not lock the car...
Am I missing something? is there a way to lock MANUALLY the car?

[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by david.avrahami@

My 87 Carrera uses the electrical battery power to open and lock the car"s doors...
I installed a battery disconnect gadget to secure the car by removing the little knob.
BUT if I remove that knob, I can not lock the car...
Am I missing something? is there a way to lock MANUALLY the car?

Use the key?

Gerry

[bkreigsr]

Originally Posted by david.avrahami@

Am I missing something? is there a way to lock MANUALLY the car?

Yes.
With the door open, turn the knob to pull the plunger down, close door while holding the exterior handle trigger in.
Bill K

[OldSpool87]

What if you lock the car before you disconnect the battery?

[bkreigsr]

Your key will always unlock the car from the exterior, regardless of the power supply.

[david.avrahami@]

bkreigsr, do you mean that by lowering the plunger and holding the exterior door handle and closing the door it will open with the key when there is no battery power?

[bkreigsr]

Or, do it the hard way.
Battery disconnected, exit vehicle, insert key, turn key 1/4 turn clockwise to lock car.
Entry is the reverse.
Your key will work in the tumbler regardless of power supply.

[sp_cs]

Originally Posted by david.avrahami@

bkreigsr, do you mean that by lowering the plunger and holding the exterior door handle and closing the door it will open with the key when there is no battery power?

Correct - central locking won’t work but each door can be opened independently