Bakertech
Seasoned Member
In view of the recent deaths of a man and his dog trapped inside a Corvette, I think it is important that we make passengers aware of the emergency door latch mechanism location. Everyone know about it?
Apparently it has happened on other vette's, even a low battery in the key fob can trigger electrical shutdown. It could also happen with XLR models.
According to reports on Google, the Vette had a loose battery cable connection and no power was available. He had left his phone inside the restaurant.
I left a friend in my XLR once and he could not get out or open windows since I had the fob with me. It was just for a pit stop but the vehicle heats up in a hurry in the sunshine.
It was the first time I became aware that there was provision for opening the doors with no electrical power. A breaking a window would be harsh but effective. Impact breakers work well if available.
Play safe, Gord.
Apparently it has happened on other vette's, even a low battery in the key fob can trigger electrical shutdown. It could also happen with XLR models.
According to reports on Google, the Vette had a loose battery cable connection and no power was available. He had left his phone inside the restaurant.
I left a friend in my XLR once and he could not get out or open windows since I had the fob with me. It was just for a pit stop but the vehicle heats up in a hurry in the sunshine.
It was the first time I became aware that there was provision for opening the doors with no electrical power. A breaking a window would be harsh but effective. Impact breakers work well if available.
Play safe, Gord.
