Question about "Auto Unlock" feature
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Melting Slicks
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Question about "Auto Unlock" feature
Regarding the "Auto Unlock" option on the DIC: I selected "BOTH"... and in theory, when the ignition is turned off on my manual transmission C6 coupe, both doors should automatically unlock. But they do not.
Every other feature of the car works perfectly, it would not make much sense that this one feature only does not function. I suspect I am doing something incorrectly or am overlooking something.
So far since I've owned this car, to the best of my memory, I've ALWAYS had to hit the door unlock button in order to get out of the car. This is actually ok with me. But, I'd like to think that I could get the auto unlock to work.
If this one feature is indeed not working properly, I am just going to forget about it. I don't mind unlocking the door to get out. I certainly do not want to bring the car to the dealer and have them possibly screw up an otherwise perfect car. I can live without that one feature.
But, again, I suspect that the car is ok and that I am just doing something dopey or overlooking something. Any ideas? Thanks!
Every other feature of the car works perfectly, it would not make much sense that this one feature only does not function. I suspect I am doing something incorrectly or am overlooking something.
So far since I've owned this car, to the best of my memory, I've ALWAYS had to hit the door unlock button in order to get out of the car. This is actually ok with me. But, I'd like to think that I could get the auto unlock to work.
If this one feature is indeed not working properly, I am just going to forget about it. I don't mind unlocking the door to get out. I certainly do not want to bring the car to the dealer and have them possibly screw up an otherwise perfect car. I can live without that one feature.
But, again, I suspect that the car is ok and that I am just doing something dopey or overlooking something. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Vet
Regarding the "Auto Unlock" option on the DIC: I selected "BOTH"... and in theory, when the ignition is turned off on my manual transmission C6 coupe, both doors should automatically unlock. But they do not.
Every other feature of the car works perfectly, it would not make much sense that this one feature only does not function. I suspect I am doing something incorrectly or am overlooking something.
So far since I've owned this car, to the best of my memory, I've ALWAYS had to hit the door unlock button in order to get out of the car. This is actually ok with me. But, I'd like to think that I could get the auto unlock to work.
If this one feature is indeed not working properly, I am just going to forget about it. I don't mind unlocking the door to get out. I certainly do not want to bring the car to the dealer and have them possibly screw up an otherwise perfect car. I can live without that one feature.
But, again, I suspect that the car is ok and that I am just doing something dopey or overlooking something. Any ideas? Thanks!
Every other feature of the car works perfectly, it would not make much sense that this one feature only does not function. I suspect I am doing something incorrectly or am overlooking something.
So far since I've owned this car, to the best of my memory, I've ALWAYS had to hit the door unlock button in order to get out of the car. This is actually ok with me. But, I'd like to think that I could get the auto unlock to work.
If this one feature is indeed not working properly, I am just going to forget about it. I don't mind unlocking the door to get out. I certainly do not want to bring the car to the dealer and have them possibly screw up an otherwise perfect car. I can live without that one feature.
But, again, I suspect that the car is ok and that I am just doing something dopey or overlooking something. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island NY
Originally Posted by shopdog
Set the parking brake.
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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
According to the manual, you seem to be doing everything required to get the automatic unlock to work. Shopdog's suggestion that you set the parking brake does not appear in the owner's manual for that act, but it wouldn't be the first time something was left out of the manual.
Evidently BigJoe has an A4 and vet has the MN6, but the manual says one unlocks when put in PARK, the other when the engine is shut off. Here's what's on page 2-13 of the 2006 owner's manual.
Programmable Automatic
Door Unlock
Your vehicle is programmed so that when the shift lever
is moved into PARK (P) for automatic transmission
vehicles or when the ignition is turned off or is in
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) for manual
transmission vehicles, both doors will unlock.
Evidently BigJoe has an A4 and vet has the MN6, but the manual says one unlocks when put in PARK, the other when the engine is shut off. Here's what's on page 2-13 of the 2006 owner's manual.
Programmable Automatic
Door Unlock
Your vehicle is programmed so that when the shift lever
is moved into PARK (P) for automatic transmission
vehicles or when the ignition is turned off or is in
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) for manual
transmission vehicles, both doors will unlock.
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St. Jude Donor '13
A long shot...
On my C5, installing a CB radio causes the "Auto Unlock" feature to not work if the CB is turned off. EVERYTHING else works fine, and the Auto Unlock works if the CB radio is on. It's been that way for 67K miles.
Very strange electrical combinations...
On my C5, installing a CB radio causes the "Auto Unlock" feature to not work if the CB is turned off. EVERYTHING else works fine, and the Auto Unlock works if the CB radio is on. It's been that way for 67K miles.
Very strange electrical combinations...
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Originally Posted by C-INRED
Oh...just another of the many advantages of buying an A6...the doors unlock automatically. 
Last edited by Vette_DD; Jan 30, 2006 at 11:45 PM.
