Turning off auto lock
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flyrv9
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You might want to test that theory. First I think it depends on if you have the keyless entry or the fob with the buttons you have to push to get locks to operate.
Some cars will lock after a certain time if a door is opened or car is put in gear. So if (for example) you get in your car and start it. Then you open the door, get out, and close it - to say scrape the windshield or something - you could be locked out with the car running. This happened to a friend in a rental car. Took 3 hours for the rental folks to show up and unlock it for him.
Some cars will lock after a certain time if a door is opened or car is put in gear. So if (for example) you get in your car and start it. Then you open the door, get out, and close it - to say scrape the windshield or something - you could be locked out with the car running. This happened to a friend in a rental car. Took 3 hours for the rental folks to show up and unlock it for him.
gundrted+t4r
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I thought to change this option you needed to use a programer. That means going to the dealer. If that is the case, shop around. One dealer wanted $80 to set my windows to roll up/down with the remote. They claimed they needed to charge 1/2hr of labor ..... !#@$!#$!@#$
mcox522
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YEP. That's what I use and it works great
Soneill
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Do you have a link? Only one I found you don't have to pay for.
K9trainer
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Carista ? OBD2 vehicle diagnostics, customizations, coding & tools
I use it with my iPhone, I bought the app when it was unlimited
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jrandom
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Do this...
Exactly
Go here: $39.99 (works with other Bluetooth OBDII apps too)
https://www.amazon.com/Carista-Bluetooth-Adapter-Scanner-Android/dp/B00YVHGTBM/
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DesertCanyons
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Auto lock
I don't know why this happens but I've noticed that if I'm in the car when it's not running with the keys and the doors closed, the car will automatically lock all the doors. It happens when I'm sleeping in the car overnight on camping trips. I can click open the locks as I climb in but it will lock them again in a short while. Be careful if you leave your keys inside. You could get locked out. And if you loose your keys while you're inside, good luck getting out (maybe).
I don't know why this happens but I've noticed that if I'm in the car when it's not running with the keys and the doors closed, the car will automatically lock all the doors. It happens when I'm sleeping in the car overnight on camping trips. I can click open the locks as I climb in but it will lock them again in a short while. Be careful if you leave your keys inside. You could get locked out. And if you loose your keys while you're inside, good luck getting out (maybe).
4RunnerAquasport
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My 12' Limited sounds an alarm if I try to lock the doors with the FOB left in the truck. Never experienced the doors locking on their own unless the Trans is put in drive. Toyota must have changed the programing.
K9trainer
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I thought we covered that?
marlinsfan
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Can be done easily with obd cable and tis software. Can buy it for $20 on amazon. Just need a laptop with windows xp
MeefZah
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3 options:
Re-read the manual and play with the setup (I can't recall exactly, but it involves turning the ignition to 'on' and cycling the lock button x amount of times. It will work. I've done it. You may have to do it more than once because it is a pretty specific routine that is easy to screw up.
Go to dealer and have them disable it via Techstream
Utilize a third party source (like Carista) to reprogram it
Hilltopper
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Just bought my 2017 Off Road and found a procedure posted on a dealer website that describes how to "reset" auto lock on a Corolla, so I thought I'd give it a try before purchasing a programming app or going the dealer route. It worked, with a tweak... after a few tries I realized "reset" means setting it to the default auto-lock mode, so instead of pressing the Unlock button during the procedure I tried the Lock button instead, and it worked!
Here's what worked for me:
1. Turn off vehicle, close all doors, and leave seat belt off
2. Turn the key to ON (do not start)
3. Turn the key back one place to ACC, then turn back to ON
4. When seat belt light flashes on dashboard, press the Lock button on the door and hold for about 5 seconds (when light stops flashing)
5. The locks will cycle to let you know the change was applied
To return setting to auto-lock (when shifting out of Park), follow the same procedure using the Unlock button instead of Lock.
Hope others find this helpful!
Here's what worked for me:
1. Turn off vehicle, close all doors, and leave seat belt off
2. Turn the key to ON (do not start)
3. Turn the key back one place to ACC, then turn back to ON
4. When seat belt light flashes on dashboard, press the Lock button on the door and hold for about 5 seconds (when light stops flashing)
5. The locks will cycle to let you know the change was applied
To return setting to auto-lock (when shifting out of Park), follow the same procedure using the Unlock button instead of Lock.
Hope others find this helpful!
doxidad
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Auto lock/unlock instructions in 2017 owner's manual
FYI -
The instructions for turning on auto lock/unlock are in the 2017 4runner manual.
They were also in the 2015 manual. I had a 2015 SR5 but I could never get the auto unlock to disable. But they do work fine for the 2017 off road I now have.
FYI -
The instructions for turning on auto lock/unlock are in the 2017 4runner manual.
They were also in the 2015 manual. I had a 2015 SR5 but I could never get the auto unlock to disable. But they do work fine for the 2017 off road I now have.
Yeah, mine too. I played around with it a bit, but still don't have it behaving the way I want it to (I want speed linked lock and driver's door linked unlock). I think it will work, but I just need to spend more time messing with it.
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Hilltopper
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Wow, I did see that page in the manual but it wasn't clear to me at all what the outcome was supposed to be! I guess the short version for those who want to turn off the auto-lock would be "while parked, turn key to ON, press Lock button for five seconds, let go"
pstan13
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I want my doors to lock when I shift out of park, but stay locked when I shift back into park. I found the instructions in my 2017 manual and have tried them numerous times, but nothing changes. What is the secret?
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