hocbj23
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I think it does because that is why the locks are designed the way they were.But if u want the tech explanation,when u press the lock button down, then hold the exterior door handle up, that disengages the lock mechanism from the ratchet that hits the striker plate when u close the door,Thus the door stays locked. If you dont hold it up, the lock mechanism stays engaged and when the ratchet hits the striker plate the lock pops up and the door stays open.Better?BJ