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How do I turn off auto door locks?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by JohnD, Dec 25, 2019.

  1. Dec 25, 2019 at 3:37 PM
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    JohnD

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    I have a 2018 SR5 without the smart key. Page 101 of the owners manual explains how to turn off the auto door lock/unlock. My truck doesn’t respond to that method. Am I missing something?
     
  2. Dec 25, 2019 at 3:50 PM
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  3. Dec 25, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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    Yes. That’s the method my manual spells out. It doesn’t work for me. I’ve even tried manually doing that lock/unlock bit at the end. Anyone else try this and find a successful trick to doing it?
     
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  4. Dec 25, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    The carista has that function. It (the carista) is $20, but that doesn't explain why it doesn't work if done the way the manual says. I guess I have half of your answer. Try the carista and if it doesn't work. Dare I say... Take it to a dealer if under warranty.
    Best of luck!
     
  5. Dec 25, 2019 at 4:42 PM
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    I've never figured it out. Sometimes it stays unlocked all night in the garage and sometimes it doesn't.
     
  6. Dec 25, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    can you try to hold lock/unlock at same time. It’s suppose to switch modes.
     
  7. Dec 29, 2021 at 6:58 PM
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    I have the same problem as the OP. Follow the directions in the manual and......no go.

    More often than not, on my '18 SR5 the doors lock after 2 mins., and the manual switch on the door also will not function. (Glad the window was down that time.) I have to use the fob.

    I would like the auto-lock disabled.

    Has anybody found the secret?


     
  8. Dec 29, 2021 at 7:03 PM
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    Chris In Milwaukee

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    My experience has been that if I unlock the doors and don't open one of them, the car will re-lock itself within a couple of minutes. If I unlock the vehicle and then open a door, it will remain unlocked indefinitely. Mine is a 2019 ORP if it makes a difference (shouldn't in my best estimation).
     
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  9. Dec 29, 2021 at 7:08 PM
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    I did get it turned off on my 2018. You have to follow the direction to the tee and that means use a stopwatch for the timing.
    I was only trying to turn off the auto lock when going in or out of park. I believe mine still re-locks the doors if you unlock them but don’t open a door.
     
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  10. Dec 29, 2021 at 8:04 PM
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    I haven't tried the "open-a-door-after-unlock" trick. I never thought about doing that. Thanks guys.
    I'll give it a try.
     
  11. Dec 30, 2021 at 7:49 AM
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    Chris, thank you very much for the secret code. Gotta open a door after unlock. At least it worked last night and again this morning.
     
  12. Dec 30, 2021 at 8:08 AM
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    The carista dongle and app can turn this off. Also the dealer can do it.
     
  13. Dec 30, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    Chris In Milwaukee

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    Glad it worked for you! Frustrated me for a while until I sorted out the secret sauce.
     

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