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snymat68 · 06-18-2013, 11:56 PM

Maybe I'm just naive, but what's the point of having the door lock button on the dash, below the radio, when each door has it's own set of lock buttons? I know the console button is there, but I never use it since the door buttons are more intuitive and convenient. Seems like a waste of a switch?

I was also wondering if I might be able to re-purpose it for a different function somehow instead of adding an auxiliary switch somewhere else. I'm pretty good with micro-controllers and electronics, so it might be easy if I could gain access.

RiCorvette · 06-19-2013, 12:06 AM

Transitional? My 10 SS only had the center console button. People complained and GM listened, relocating the switches to the doors. My guess is you got a transitional car with the older dash and the newer door switches.

RedDevil11 · 06-19-2013, 12:22 AM

10-11 had the locks under the radio and I'm pretty sure in the 12 model they finally moved it to the door panles

intensifi · 06-19-2013, 12:25 AM

'12 & '13 (non Mylink have both).

'10 & '11 center only. I'm told '10 &'11 can be upgraded to buttons on the doors.

snymat68 · 06-19-2013, 12:26 AM

So it's a vestigial door lock switch?

2012-1822 · 06-19-2013, 12:56 AM

Maybe I used mine once to check it out, maybe I didn't, can't remember, but I rarely use the ones on the door either.

When I get out I hit the lock itself, and when I'm getting in I use the remote.

Then again, I've never tried the CD player or the auxiliary plug inside the console just to see if they work.

Dupree878 · 06-19-2013, 01:16 AM

I have the MyLink and don't have the switch on the dash. The ones on the door are the only ones

Vroom_vroom · 06-19-2013, 02:33 AM

Always wondered why my 12 had the doors and the dash. Learn something new every day.

SlingShot · 06-19-2013, 07:01 AM

I never use the locks on the door, always the dash button. I do know the dash button also sets the alarm ...

Del's12SS · 06-19-2013, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vroom_vroom

Always wondered why my 12 had the doors and the dash. Learn something new every day.

Yes WE do.

Thanks for the info.

snymat68 · 06-19-2013, 07:02 AM

Yeah, I always use the key fob to lock/unlock when I get in and out, but I use the switch on my door every time I need to let someone else in, or if they don't know about the "pull twice to open". Thought a friend was gonna break the handle off the one day trying to get out. I was like "Whoa whoa whoa! Let go. Pull again. Tada!" lol

nyrfan · 06-19-2013, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intensifi

'12 & '13 (non Mylink have both).

'10 & '11 center only. I'm told '10 &'11 can be upgraded to buttons on the doors.

This is no such thing.

snymat68 · 06-19-2013, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

I do know the dash button also sets the alarm ...

I'm guessing it works the same as the door buttons. Activates the alarm after 30sec? I always touble-tap the key fob to arm immediately and get the honk.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 06-19-2013, 07:09 AM

My equinox has it on the doors and the dash, and they come in pretty useful cause they do different things like Child lock. As for the camaro,

I wouldn't think it would be a bad thing.

06-18-2013, 11:56 PM	#1
snymat68 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray 1LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,227 View My Garage	Redundant Door Lock Buttons Maybe I'm just naive, but what's the point of having the door lock button on the dash, below the radio, when each door has it's own set of lock buttons? I know the console button is there, but I never use it since the door buttons are more intuitive and convenient. Seems like a waste of a switch? I was also wondering if I might be able to re-purpose it for a different function somehow instead of adding an auxiliary switch somewhere else. I'm pretty good with micro-controllers and electronics, so it might be easy if I could gain access. __________________ Performance Mods Elite Catch Can \| CAI Intake with Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| MRT v2 Axle-Back Exhaust \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Resonator Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| JDP Tow Hook \| Vitesse Throttle Controller Aesthetic Mods Chrome Peek-A-Boo Door Handles \| Interior Accessories Kit \| OEM RS HIDs w/ 6000k Bulbs & 5000k LED Fogs \| Tail Light, Marker Light, & Turn Signal Tint \| Tru-Sequence Sequential Turn Signals & Brake Lights \| Silver Fade Gill Stripes \| Carbon Fiber Bowties \| Various Chrome/Painted/Carbon Fiber Items

06-19-2013, 12:25 AM	#4
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	'12 & '13 (non Mylink have both). '10 & '11 center only. I'm told '10 &'11 can be upgraded to buttons on the doors. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

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snymat68 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray 1LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,227 View My Garage	So it's a vestigial door lock switch? __________________ Performance Mods Elite Catch Can \| CAI Intake with Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| MRT v2 Axle-Back Exhaust \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Resonator Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| JDP Tow Hook \| Vitesse Throttle Controller Aesthetic Mods Chrome Peek-A-Boo Door Handles \| Interior Accessories Kit \| OEM RS HIDs w/ 6000k Bulbs & 5000k LED Fogs \| Tail Light, Marker Light, & Turn Signal Tint \| Tru-Sequence Sequential Turn Signals & Brake Lights \| Silver Fade Gill Stripes \| Carbon Fiber Bowties \| Various Chrome/Painted/Carbon Fiber Items

06-19-2013, 12:56 AM	#6
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,697	Maybe I used mine once to check it out, maybe I didn't, can't remember, but I rarely use the ones on the door either. When I get out I hit the lock itself, and when I'm getting in I use the remote. Then again, I've never tried the CD player or the auxiliary plug inside the console just to see if they work. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

06-19-2013, 01:16 AM	#7
Dupree878 Drives: '13 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 600	I have the MyLink and don't have the switch on the dash. The ones on the door are the only ones __________________

06-19-2013, 12:06 AM	#2
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	Transitional? My 10 SS only had the center console button. People complained and GM listened, relocating the switches to the doors. My guess is you got a transitional car with the older dash and the newer door switches.

06-19-2013, 12:22 AM	#3
RedDevil11 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2LT & 2011 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Warner Robins Posts: 61	10-11 had the locks under the radio and I'm pretty sure in the 12 model they finally moved it to the door panles

06-19-2013, 02:33 AM	#8
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06-19-2013, 07:01 AM	#9
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I never use the locks on the door, always the dash button. I do know the dash button also sets the alarm ... __________________

06-19-2013, 07:02 AM	#11
snymat68 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray 1LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,227 View My Garage	Yeah, I always use the key fob to lock/unlock when I get in and out, but I use the switch on my door every time I need to let someone else in, or if they don't know about the "pull twice to open". Thought a friend was gonna break the handle off the one day trying to get out. I was like "Whoa whoa whoa! Let go. Pull again. Tada!" lol __________________ Performance Mods Elite Catch Can \| CAI Intake with Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| MRT v2 Axle-Back Exhaust \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Resonator Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| JDP Tow Hook \| Vitesse Throttle Controller Aesthetic Mods Chrome Peek-A-Boo Door Handles \| Interior Accessories Kit \| OEM RS HIDs w/ 6000k Bulbs & 5000k LED Fogs \| Tail Light, Marker Light, & Turn Signal Tint \| Tru-Sequence Sequential Turn Signals & Brake Lights \| Silver Fade Gill Stripes \| Carbon Fiber Bowties \| Various Chrome/Painted/Carbon Fiber Items

06-19-2013, 07:09 AM	#14
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	My equinox has it on the doors and the dash, and they come in pretty useful cause they do different things like Child lock. As for the camaro, I wouldn't think it would be a bad thing. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business