Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by HH56 On 2013/9/15 20:46:00

Glad it wasn't too severe a hit on the wallet.

Don't remember your year but since you have (or anyone else with) a BMW, I hope yours isn't prone to a sad situation that happened here this week with a 97 3 series. A high school girl died from the heat because she was trapped in her brothers car in the school parking lot all day in 100 degree temperature.

Something apparently malfunctioned in the electronics or software controlling the locks. Police didn't say what or detail exactly the sequence but apparently were able to duplicate it by locking the car in a certain way. To be able to duplicate it, I guess that particular series BMW has no mechanical linkages. At least be aware of things that can go wrong with electronics only cars.

Long story short, her brother left and it was part of her routine to stay in the car for another hour until her classes started. She had no cell phone, couldn't get out because the inside lock releases wouldn't work and without the key in the ignition, apparently the horn doesn't activate either. No one knew she was trapped.