Locking Center Console

[RemoWilliams84]

I've had my 2019 Bullitt for about a year now and I just realized it has a locking center console. So when I lock the doors, the center console can't be opened. My question is, what is to keep people from breaking my window, then hitting the unlock switch and unlocking it? I tested without the fob and that works. Is there a way to change it to only unlock with the fob in the car?

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[doubleabeepbeep]

The way this reads you just broke the window on your car!?

I assume you left the windows down, opened with the interior door handle, and let the alarm go off while trying to open the center console? This seems the best way to test without breaking a window.

I would hope that while the alarm is triggered just unlocking the doors would not work.

 

[Mustang5ohMan]

How did you find this out. Locked your self in the car then tried to open the arm rest.

 

[ORRadtech]

If someone is willing to break glass to get into a locked car then a locked center console is unlikely to stop them breaking into that as well.

 

[RemoWilliams84]

Never mind. I'm dumb. Here's how the console works for anyone that doesn't know. When you lock the car doors, the center console locks. If the door happens to be open, you can still unlock without the keyfob by using the switches in the door. But once the door is closed, you have to have the keyfob to unlock the doors. So let's say you lock the doors, but forget and leave the windows open. No one would be able to get into the console because it won't unlock with the switch on the door.

 

[RemoWilliams84]

If someone is willing to break glass to get into a locked car then a locked center console is unlikely to stop them breaking into that as well.

Smash and grabs are usually quick. If they have to get a crow bar and pry open your console, it's less likely to happen.

 

[RemoWilliams84]

How did you find this out. Locked your self in the car then tried to open the arm rest.

I was looking for ways to store a weapon when I can't conceal carry so I was googling. Not a lot of options in a Mustang.

 

[Louk]

If someone is willing to break glass to get into a locked car then a locked center console is unlikely to stop them breaking into that as well.

i didnt know this was a feature on my car.... i pried on that thing for a while and it never budged! also on a side note it did no damage thankfully.
a quick google search and a click of the unlock button and presto open

 

[Louk]

I've had my 2019 Bullitt for about a year now and I just realized it has a locking center console. So when I lock the doors, the center console can't be opened. My question is, what is to keep people from breaking my window, then hitting the unlock switch and unlocking it? I tested without the fob and that works. Is there a way to change it to only unlock with the fob in the car?

unless im mistaken if the window breaks it sets the alarm off and i would hope that it wouldnt just unlock with the interior button at that point.

 

[Mustang5ohMan]

I was looking for ways to store a weapon when I can't conceal carry so I was googling. Not a lot of options in a Mustang.

glove box and it has a lock

 

[RemoWilliams84]

glove box and it has a lock

That was my other thought. It'll probably be a small snub nose revolver. I bet it would fit in that hidden compartment at the top of the glove box.

 

[ORRadtech]

Smash and grabs are usually quick. If they have to get a crow bar and pry open your console, it's less likely to happen.

If you don't leave something tempting in plain sight it is pretty unlikely you'd be victimized by a smash and grab.
I park my convertible with the top down all the time. Just lock stuff in console, glitch e box or the trunk. Never had anything stolen.
For a hand gun I'd get a small lock block to bolt to trunk floor. It's unwise to trust a gun to the console or glove box, locked or not.

 

[RemoWilliams84]

If you don't leave something tempting in plain sight it is pretty unlikely you'd be victimized by a smash and grab.
I park my convertible with the top down all the time. Just lock stuff in console, glitch e box or the trunk. Never had anything stolen.
For a hand gun I'd get a small lock block to bolt to trunk floor. It's unwise to trust a gun to the console or glove box, locked or not.

I'd rather not have to use a trunk safe, but that's an idea. Anyone know of a small safe that will fit under the seat? I know there isn't much room, but I don't need a big safe.

 

[Bikeman315]

I'd rather not have to use a trunk safe, but that's an idea. Anyone know of a small safe that will fit under the seat? I know there isn't much room, but I don't need a big safe.

Someone recently posted a pic of our seats underside. There is no room under there. I did find this old thread.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/anyone-install-a-small-safe-vault-in-their-s550.41761/

 

[Mustang5ohMan]

That was my other thought. It'll probably be a small snub nose revolver. I bet it would fit in that hidden compartment at the top of the glove box.

yeah should try it. Should start carrying mine again. I’ve had my CCW permit for over 10 years and rarely carry the pistol.

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