Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Doors locking & unlocking automatically

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 07:44 PM
  #1  
mikee's Avatar
mikee
Thread Starter
Intermediate
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Default Doors locking & unlocking automatically

I don't remember my C5 repeatedly unlocking and locking the doors if the key fob is near by or in my pocket. Is this normal?
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 08:06 PM
  #2  
65GGvert's Avatar
65GGvert
Team Owner
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 22,192
Likes: 4,180
From: Kannapolis NC
Default

Originally Posted by mikee
I don't remember my C5 repeatedly unlocking and locking the doors if the key fob is near by or in my pocket. Is this normal?
That depends, it would be nice if you posted the year car you have. If you have a 97-99 then yes, that's normal if you have the passive slide switch on the fob in the on position. Also if the switch gets a little dusty inside it will do the same thing. Try sliding the passive switch back and forth several times, then turn it off and walk around the car. It should no longer lock and unlock.

If you have any other year model, then no, it's not normal at all.
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 08:06 PM
  #3  
pops98's Avatar
pops98
Instructor
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
From: Portsmouth Va
Default

What year car. Does it have passive lock?
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 08:10 PM
  #4  
DSTURBD's Avatar
DSTURBD
Melting Slicks
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,170
Likes: 48
From: Yuma CO
Senior Member
Cruise-In V Veteran
Default

What year is your car? Years ago, there were a number of threads on here about individuals who had their "passive" feature turned on and with the car in the garage, it was too close to the fob in the house. The cars would continuously lock and unlock. However, this feature was discontinued in 2000 or 2001, I think.

If yours is '99 or earlier, this could be what it is. If so, just turn off the passive feature on your fobs.

DSTURBD

Wow, we must have all been typing at the same time!!!!
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 08:40 PM
  #5  
RetiredSFC 97's Avatar
RetiredSFC 97
Team Owner
15 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 73,568
Likes: 33
From: Somewhere in Mo
St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
Default

Yes it will do that. My buddies 96 C4 does it as well. It gets annoying. I have my passive feature turned off.
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 09:43 PM
  #6  
Vetteman Jack's Avatar
Vetteman Jack
Administrator
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Navy
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
25 Year Member
Veteran: Reserves
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,405
Likes: 24,797
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Default

Originally Posted by 65GGvert
That depends, it would be nice if you posted the year car you have. If you have a 97-99 then yes, that's normal if you have the passive slide switch on the fob in the on position. Also if the switch gets a little dusty inside it will do the same thing. Try sliding the passive switch back and forth several times, then turn it off and walk around the car. It should no longer lock and unlock.

If you have any other year model, then no, it's not normal at all.
And you have a '97-99 and it still does it after trying the above, turn the switch to the off position. Should stop the locking/unlocking.
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 10:12 PM
  #7  
mikee's Avatar
mikee
Thread Starter
Intermediate
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by 65GGvert
That depends, it would be nice if you posted the year car you have. If you have a 97-99 then yes, that's normal if you have the passive slide switch on the fob in the on position. Also if the switch gets a little dusty inside it will do the same thing. Try sliding the passive switch back and forth several times, then turn it off and walk around the car. It should no longer lock and unlock.

If you have any other year model, then no, it's not normal at all.
I Have a 99 and yes the key fob was in the "on" position. Switched it to off and it took care of the problem. Thanks 65GGvert and to everyone else. I love that we have this forum to help all of us Vet lovers!

Last edited by mikee; Jun 30, 2012 at 10:16 PM.
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 10:34 PM
  #8  
jrose7004's Avatar
jrose7004
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 58,501
Likes: 1,828
From: Oklahoma City OK
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Default

Originally Posted by mikee
I Have a 99 and yes the key fob was in the "on" position. Switched it to off and it took care of the problem. Thanks 65GGvert and to everyone else. I love that we have this forum to help all of us Vet lovers!
And there you are!
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Doors locking & unlocking automatically

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:50 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE