The present invention relates to an automobile lock, particularly an automobile door lock, and the automobile lock comprises a
locking mechanism (1, 2) which is generally composed of a rotating latch (1) and a claw portion (2). In addition, a mechanical operating lever
chain device (3, 6, 7, 8, 9) is provided, and an
electric motor drive device (4, 5) is also provided. The
locking mechanism (1, 2) can be released by the
electric motor drive device (4, 5) and the operating lever
chain device (3, 6, 7, 8, 9). In addition, the operating lever
chain device (3, 6, 7, 8, 9) and the
electric motor drive device (4, 5) are connected to each other via a
coupling element (10). According to the present invention, when the operating lever chain device (3, 6, 7, 8, 9) is subjected to action, the
coupling element (10) is detached from the drive device (4, 5) at least when the drive device (4, 5) is reversed.