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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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Every once in a while my exit buttons dont work.When this happens I use the latch,then the button works after that.Anyone have this problem?
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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Did you press the unlock button? If the engine is running, the doors will be locked and the buttons will not work unless you press the unlock button.
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Manual, or automatic? Car running when you tried to open the door or not? You've left out some details.
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look at the lock indicator light towards the back of the top of the door.

if the door is locked the red light will flash when you push the door button.
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Manual, or automatic? Car running when you tried to open the door or not? You've left out some details.
Its a manual and the car was running.I also unlocked the door and still didnt open.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jpbls
Every once in a while my exit buttons dont work.When this happens I use the latch,then the button works after that.Anyone have this problem?
If you have the manual, the park brake must be set. If and automatic, shift lever must be in Park and park brake set.

Also, make sure you have correct key fob, or that exit button programmed and is set correctly for both key fobs.
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Thanks.
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Originally Posted by calemasters
If you have the manual, the park brake must be set. If and automatic, shift lever must be in Park and park brake set.

Also, make sure you have correct key fob, or that exit button programmed and is set correctly for both key fobs.
No, i don't think that's quite accurate. According to the owner's manual (I've not tried it), you should be able to unlock the doors with the unlock button on the door, even while the engine is running. 2006 owner's manual, page 2-12.

If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running
or not in PARK (P), have the person use the power door
unlock switch. When the door is closed again, the doors
will lock either when your foot is removed from the
brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than
8 mph (13 km/h).
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Originally Posted by JimTN
No, i don't think that's quite accurate. According to the owner's manual (I've not tried it), you should be able to unlock the doors with the unlock button on the door, even while the engine is running. 2006 owner's manual, page 2-12.
Jim is right, with engine running just push the unlock button and bingo....the door can be opened.
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So if you crash off a bridge into the river, you won't be able to get out of the car unless you can get the unlock button to work? Please tell me there is a manual override. I'm not trolling, I was just wondering?
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So if you crash off a bridge into the river, you won't be able to get out of the car unless you can get the unlock button to work? Please tell me there is a manual override. I'm not trolling, I was just wondering?
That's going to be the least of your problems. You usually want to break the glass because water pressure keeps the doors shut and you have to equalize the pressure. If you don't do that pretty fast you're probably going to drown.................
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Originally Posted by mcronec5
So if you crash off a bridge into the river, you won't be able to get out of the car unless you can get the unlock button to work? Please tell me there is a manual override. I'm not trolling, I was just wondering?
Yes, there is a manual release. A lever on the floor against the side rail mid way on the door. Pass and Driver.
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That's going to be the least of your problems. You usually want to break the glass because water pressure keeps the doors shut and you have to equalize the pressure. If you don't do that pretty fast you're probably going to drown.................
Let him drown, we are going to have one less stupid question to read.
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Let him drown, we are going to have one less stupid question to read.

That was uncalled for.
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Yeah---but funny
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Originally Posted by jpbls
Its a manual and the car was running.I also unlocked the door and still didnt open.
You may find your answer in the DIC vehicle personalization section "Auto Unlock" page 239 in owners manual. Hope this solves your problem.

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