eh wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> After we bought the 2004 Accord EXL, we found that
> it misses one important feature: lock the door automatically when
> the car gets started. Our 98 Accord had this feature and
> we are surprised to see it missing in the 2004 model. Does
> anyone know how to enable this feature?
>
> Thanks,
> Eugene

As others have pointed out, your '98 may have had an after-market alarm
/ keyless entry system. Dealers often put after-market system in new
cars rather than OEM equipment since the after market stuff is much,
much cheaper.

For your '04 you could perhaps install one of these:
http://tinyurl.com/4ztng. At $40 you can't complain about the price. By
default this system locks the doors a short time after the ignition is
turned on. This feature is programmable and can be turned off if needed.

This system comes with 2 remote controls that will lock and unlock the
doors. Although it is possible, I doubt unlocking the doors with these
remotes would disarm the factory alarm. You can easilly wire the system
so that it can not unlock the doors. That way you don't have to worry
about someone geting hold of the remotes.

I have installed this system in a '96 Accord and an '87 VW GTi and the
system works well in both cars.