Is the lock mostly for show? I have found it pretty easy to circumvent by moving the latch slightly; the "instructions" mention nothing about this.
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It's there to help prevent tampering, but it's not high-security by any means.
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I looked again at a spare brand new one that was in my garage - with that lock properly installed I don't see you circumventing it without breaking something. That latch doesn't move if in the locked position. I wish there was a way to post a picture - basically there's a tapered section of the lock assemble that slides into the gray housing - then the latch lifts and swings over the catch on the door; when the lock mechanism is pushed down that door is solidly secured. Then locking it makes it so it can't lift or open. Like I said, if that's done right, the housing won't open without you breaking some plastic either on the door or the lock itself. I looked again at a spare brand new one that was in my garage - with that lock properly installed I don't see you circumventing it without breaking something. That latch doesn't move if in the locked position. I wish there was a way to post a picture - basically there's a tapered section of the lock assemble that slides into the gray housing - then the latch lifts and swings over the catch on the door; when the lock mechanism is pushed down that door is solidly secured. Then locking it makes it so it can't lift or open. Like I said, if that's done right, the housing won't open... » Read More I looked again at a spare brand new one that was in my garage - with that lock properly installed I don't see you circumventing it without breaking something. That latch doesn't move if in the locked position. I wish there was a way to post a picture - basically there's a tapered section of the lock assemble that slides into the gray housing - then the latch lifts and swings over the catch on the door; when the lock mechanism is pushed down that door is solidly secured. Then locking it makes it so it can't lift or open. Like I said, if that's done right, the housing won't open without you breaking some plastic either on the door or the lock itself. « Show Less
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I have had mine on for about a year, and have not had any problem with the latch. I don't feel as though the latch has a security problem.
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The latch to release the flip is under the cover. If you can lock your back tailgate, then the release latch is not available. This keeps out honest people. If someone wants in, I imagine a dishonest person could (with some difficulty) pry the top open with tools. I'm happy with the level of security it provides compared to, for example, softcovers.
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It does "lock," but not in the way I believe you are saying (there is no latch to unlock it if that's what you mean). If you extend it out fully, it will "lock" but a push will retract it back in. Just the same when it is fully retracted, it "locks" into place there as well, but again, with a slight pull, it comes unlocked. It is not a free flowing slide. Confusing I know, but I hope it makes some sense.
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The lock on the back switches the lock from always locked where you HAVE to enter a code to turn the handle OR open and you don't have to enter a code at all. (sorry for the run on sentence)
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No the latch itself does not lock but it has lock holes next to the latches...
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I haven't tried to lock it from the outside when it's in unlock mode, but it would make sense to me that you'd have to do this from the inside, since the knob that changes it to unlock mode is a mechanical knob.
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No, it doesn't lock open if you pull or push it all the way. There are other brands here in Amazon that offer that feature.
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You do not "have" to latch it. That is an option, to keep it from moving around in the vehicle, especially in case of a crash. We don't have latches either and it works fine in our vehicle.
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It's a little tricky, if you twist the top one way it locks. And if you push it down when in the lock position it can get stuck. So keep wiggling it, till it goes down easily, just may take a little getting used it.
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I think the lock is coordinated with the signal to open the gate, never tried it with other openers than the one that is sold with the gate hardware though.
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I haven't had an issue, but then again, I don't park and leave the bag on top and unattended. Haven't tried the lock.
2016181
It's a tiny latch that slides to the right. You could do it one handed but it might be difficult to get ahold of if you have big fingers.
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While the latch operation is thrown by the Key operation, It is a magnet which keeps the door closed when unlocked. Don't forget to lock it, you will loose everything if it weighs more than a couple of pounds. Other than that, not a bad cabinet in comparison to most of the crap they are selling these day.
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It does not fully lock closed, only open. However, there is a friction bump holding it closed requiring additional force beyond just friction at the hinge to open. I personally have not had any problems with it opening unintentionally.
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No, just a that latch that keeps it shut, even if you put a lock on one side the hindges are not very secure and will look tacky.
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You could fit a tiny lock on it, but I would say the latch is more for novelties. It's not a strong latch, so you certainly wouldn't want any real valuables in it.