time delayed locking

[Pipemaster]

I have tried to switch off the autolocking after pulling away as I think this unduly wears the vacuum system but although I turn the key to position 2 and press the lock button on the key as I was told this would stop the procedure it doesnt seem to have any effect - any ideas?
Thanks

 

[television]

I have tried to switch off the autolocking after pulling away as I think this unduly wears the vacuum system but although I turn the key to position 2 and press the lock button on the key as I was told this would stop the procedure it doesnt seem to have any effect - any ideas?
Thanks

I do not think it a good idea to disable the locking on a 129,you have little protection if the car rolled.

Malcolm

 

[Pipemaster]

are you saying its a physical safety feature not just to prevent attack /theft?

 

[television]

are you saying its a physical safety feature not just to prevent attack /theft?

Yes,its featured as such in the sales book, its the dead locking that comes on at about 15mph. Since this is all vacuam operated, not much wear takes place.

Malcolm

 

[Pipemaster]

Oh Ok thanks for that.
It seems to take an age to unlock the boot though but then the car stood for about 6 weeks or so as the previous owner bought an SL55 before selling this one. perhaps it will get better with use? I guess I am a bit nervous as I replaces the hood ecu for 750 last year and I dont really want to have spend out that sort of money again....

 

[television]

Stats007 will probably give you some more info this evening when he see's a 129 post, he knows them well.

malcolm

 

[Pipemaster]

Thanks Malcolm I'll see if he does