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mileena202 Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,583 Points:523,785 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2012 8:40:07 AM Ignore mileena202 Report Abuse Irritatingly, my car does not. It's a 2007 Toyota Sienna minivan. In order to open it, you have to use the key fob or driver's power lock control. If the power lock mechanism is ever broken, I am screwed. I can't just go to the back with a key and open it. [Edited by: mileena202 at 4/10/2012 11:40:51 AM EST]

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Irritatingly, my car does not. It's a 2007 Toyota Sienna minivan. In order to open it, you have to use the key fob or driver's power lock control. If the power lock mechanism is ever broken, I am screwed. I can't just go to the back with a key and open it.

[Edited by: mileena202 at 4/10/2012 11:40:51 AM EST]

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ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,043 Points:1,857,670 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 28, 2012 9:42:48 PM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse yes, but i've been using the remote fob instead
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,150 Points:420,375 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 28, 2012 12:04:00 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse All have key locks, which will be handy when the remote does not work and the cable breaks.
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PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,249 Points:122,380 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2012 2:39:03 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Yes both cars do.
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jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,123 Points:654,830 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2012 8:17:21 PM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse All of my cars have keys for the trunk.
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BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,150 Points:420,375 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2012 4:47:52 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Yes, all my vehicles open with a key
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,204 Points:1,924,165 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2012 12:47:48 PM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse Yes, but, it's never been used on my 2002 Firebird. I always use the keyfob to open it.
hornet17 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,323 Points:440,865 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2012 12:22:49 PM Ignore hornet17 Report Abuse yes, both my car and truck have a keyed lock.
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calypso93 Champion Author Scranton Posts:11,208 Points:1,292,610 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2012 2:58:50 AM Ignore calypso93 Report Abuse No, and it's annoying. (2007 Patriot)
eccerr0r All-Star Author Fort Collins Posts:991 Points:595,490 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2012 11:56:57 AM Ignore eccerr0r Report Abuse ahh the convenience of modern technology... and the pain when it breaks =\ I just have regular car, and no expectation for power doors for convenience... all key-based locks, even those with power door locks. Then again it will set off the alarm if I use the key when the alarm is armed...
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