Wayne, if you had read the DML regularly you would know that I started that discussion about one year ago but people weren't interested. There are Deloreans out there that can be locked while the doors are open. I never found out when the lachtes were replaced, but there are original latches that work like you want them to work. Another way is to install a diode and a resistor on the correct place in the door lock module and the power locks won't work as long as a door os open. Elvis 6 6548 The fact that hitting the lock/unlock switch with doors open can cause misalignment and malfunction is a collossal pain in the butt. Since our cars are the only ones that I've seen that work that way, I can't help but wonder, "WHY?" And isn't there a car out there with door latches that would be more user friendly, if adapted to fit? I've been on the DML for maybe 6 or 7 years and I don't recall anyone ever discussing this. Hasn't anyone ever tried it? Of course I realize that we use 2 latches instead of one, but that's an inside the door issue, not a latch issue per se. Don't other cars use link rods too, in some fashion? Wayne A. Ernst vin 11174 Bridgeton, NJ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/