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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 09:28 PM
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Default why dont door lock when locking the car with keyless remote

when i try to open the door it isnt locked and the alarm goes off i already read the manual but doesnt say anything about it


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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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Default Re: why dont door lock when locking the car with keyless remote (dvandentop)

retrain the FOB

TURN IGNITION ON

CLEAR ANY MESSAGES

PRESS OPTIONS UNTIL BLANK PAGE SHOW UP

PRESS THE RESET BUTTON UNTIL THE WORD FOB TRAINING COMES ON

REALESE RESET BUTTON

PRESS OPTIONS AGAIN FOLLOW INTRUCTIONS FOR TRAINING THE FIRST FOB

WAIT FOR WORD FIRST FOB TRAINED

YOU DONE


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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 10:25 PM
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welp did that and found out even when hitting the door switch the passenger doesnt lock for some reason???

any ideas? also how do i take the door panel off to see what is up? :mad
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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Default Re: why dont door lock when locking the car with keyless remote (dvandentop)

try locking and unlocking the doors using the drivers side door switch taking note as whether any action is taking place at the passenger door..lock. I find that in my car if I do not use the lock unlock mechanism, it doesnt want to function unless I cycle it a few times a month.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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tried that and still no movement :(
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 10:57 PM
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Default Re: why dont door lock when locking the car with keyless remote (dvandentop)

I can't help you with taking the door apart, but I had a similar problem. The passenger door worked intermittently. The dealer replaced the passenger door mechanism twice, but that didn't fix it. They finally replaced both door switches on my last visit. That fixed the problem. My opinion was that it was the drivers door switch that was the problem. Good luck.
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Old Jul 6, 2003 | 11:45 AM
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I had exactly the same thing happen. It turned out to be the door control module.
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Old Jul 6, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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Default Re: why dont door lock when locking the car with keyless remote (Just4Grins)

I had exactly the same thing happen. It turned out to be the door control module.
yup, DCM needs replacing. You can buy the part and swap it yourself very easily. Well, very easily once you get the door panel off.
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Default Re: why dont door lock when locking the car with keyless remote (Just4Grins)

I just got mine back for the same thing! Must be a design flaw. :eek:
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Old Jul 6, 2003 | 05:42 PM
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Default Re: why dont door lock when locking the car with keyless remote (TimC5)

for the door panel removal take the open handle cover off then go from there to easy also did you disconect the battery before you retrained the FOB to aloud any malfunctions to go away? just a try if that wont work it got to be the the door control module.. good luck partner :seeya

Remote Keyless Entry System Check




Circuit Description
The Remote Keyless Entry Diagnostic System Check is an organized approach to identify problems associated with the Remote Function Actuation (RFA) system. This check must be the starting point for any RFA complaint, and will direct you to the next logical step in diagnosing the complaint. The RFA system and the TPM system use the same receiver. Therefore, when a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system malfunction occurs, all diagnostic information (DTCs, input data, etc.) must be accessed through the RFA system. Understanding the RFA/TPM system and using the tables correctly will reduce diagnostic time and prevent unnecessary parts replacement.

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The following conditions may result in an intermittent operation of the RFA system with no DTC stored:
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Normal battery or ignition voltage: 9.0-16.0 V

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