Auto Lock / Auto Unlock
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Auto Lock / Auto Unlock
So I configured this in the DIC but it doesn't seem to want to work.
Is it because I have windows valet and it keeps my aux power on for 15 mins automatically after i shut down the car?
Does anyone know how to turn that feature off on windows valet - I lost my paperwork
Is it because I have windows valet and it keeps my aux power on for 15 mins automatically after i shut down the car?
Does anyone know how to turn that feature off on windows valet - I lost my paperwork
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The auto lock feature on the DIC programs the car to lock the car when you put it into gear. The Corvette is one of the few GM cars where you can program this feature off.
Here is the description from the Owners Manual:
Auto Lock
Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO LOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices:
AUTO LOCK ON
AUTO LOCK OFF
If you choose AUTO LOCK ON, both doors will automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h) in a manual transmission. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, both doors will automatically lock when you move the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Bill
Here is the description from the Owners Manual:
Auto Lock
Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO LOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices:
AUTO LOCK ON
AUTO LOCK OFF
If you choose AUTO LOCK ON, both doors will automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h) in a manual transmission. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, both doors will automatically lock when you move the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Bill
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So I configured this in the DIC but it doesn't seem to want to work.
Is it because I have windows valet and it keeps my aux power on for 15 mins automatically after i shut down the car?
Does anyone know how to turn that feature off on windows valet - I lost my paperwork
Is it because I have windows valet and it keeps my aux power on for 15 mins automatically after i shut down the car?
Does anyone know how to turn that feature off on windows valet - I lost my paperwork
Check out topdowntech for instructions on window valet.
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Some C5s do not have auto-lock/unlock. On my '99 FRC it is not in the BCM options program. I have read and read both the OM and the shop manual on this and nowhere do either of them say "if equipped". They only give instructions as what it is and how to program it with the DIC.
I checked into this very early on after I bought the car and confirmed the fact that my car does not have the feature. Apparently it must have been a cost cutting item on GM's list in an effort to keep FRC prices lower and is probably unique to them.
I checked into this very early on after I bought the car and confirmed the fact that my car does not have the feature. Apparently it must have been a cost cutting item on GM's list in an effort to keep FRC prices lower and is probably unique to them.
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You may be thinking of the passive feature on the 98-99 models that could be turned on on the key fob. The doors locked when you walked away and unlocked when you approached. Most people turned it off because of unwanted locking and unlocking when in the garage, etc. The fobs were several times more expensive than the 01 and up anyway.
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You may be thinking of the passive feature on the 98-99 models that could be turned on on the key fob. The doors locked when you walked away and unlocked when you approached. Most people turned it off because of unwanted locking and unlocking when in the garage, etc. The fobs were several times more expensive than the 01 and up anyway.
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Yes it can, with the fob, by pressing the lock or unlock buttons. It just doesn't have the passive feature of the 98-99. It can also be programmed (through the DIC) to lock the doors when you drive and unlock when you put it in park. Your 2001 remote works like 99% of the cars in the world that have remotes. You press unlock to unlock and lock to lock on the fob.
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It is apparent that a few folks need to go back and re-read Bill's post (#2) on this subject.
The "auto-lock/auto-unlock" feature has NOTHING to do with FOBS whatsoever.
The "auto-lock/auto-unlock" feature has NOTHING to do with FOBS whatsoever.
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Again, I have the window valet and the auto lock/unlock works fine in my car.
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I understand your point. It's just that after Bill's post, the OP seems to have understood, but by post #7, the OP was confused again.
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