CAN AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FEATURE BE DISABLED

dutchman · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:28 pm

I have a 02 Rennegade and the door locks lock automatically at about 15 mph . I find this very annoying when getting out then trying to open another door. My local dealer said it couldn't be done. but then wanted to charge me $35 scanner fee to see if they could . But recommended against it as they felt it is a safety issue incase of a rollover. YEAH RIGHT. Does anyone know if they can be turned off. :?:

I have searched a big portion of this sight and have not seen any info on this topic.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:32 pm

Yes, the dealer can turn it off, they are just being stupid. The EVIC can also be used to turn them off.

priell3 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:35 pm

As Jeepjeepster said, if you have the EVIC, you can turn off the feature but also program it to UNLOCK all doors when you open the driver's door. Mine is set to lock automatically and open all when I get out. Very convenient.

dutchman · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:49 pm

NOT FAMILLIAR WITH THE EVIC WHAT IS IT WHERE IS IT WHAT DOES IT DO CAN I GET ONE?

priell3 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:53 pm

dutchman wrote:

NOT FAMILLIAR WITH THE EVIC WHAT IS IT WHERE IS IT WHAT DOES IT DO CAN I GET ONE?

It is the Electronic Vehicle Info Center, mounted above the rear view mirror between the visors, if you have it.

dutchman · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:02 pm

I feel dumb know went to the knewbie section read this Yes I have one thank you for the info but still need more info I like to quench my intelectual thirst for knowledge that was a brain drainer. :lol:

But any way went through owners manual it doesn,t give any info on this subject. How do you do it . procedure i mean to reprogram this.

Guest · **Posted:** Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:15 pm

RTFM!

hold on, I'll go read my manual for ya:P Mine is an '02 btw, might not be the same process

I can't find anything in the manual. most I can find is the mention of the auto locks on page 20.

Myke · **Posted:** Fri Feb 10, 2006 2:23 pm

I have an 02 with this and can not figure out how to configure it.

TheChucklesStart · **Posted:** Fri Feb 10, 2006 2:38 pm

In the EVIC you just go into the options menu by hitting the far right button and keep hitting it until it asks you a question similar to something about door locks.

I hope I am understanding it right that you are having trouble with programming the car from the EVIC.

I heard that there is special combinations with the remote that can change things like that if you don't have the EVIC, but I don't know what they are.

Guest · **Posted:** Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:59 pm

I'm not worried about it..the door unlock switch is less than 6" from my left hand at any given time:P

OBX KJ · **Posted:** Sat Feb 11, 2006 5:23 am

My '03 system was set to exactly how I wanted it... auto locks, horn beep w/keyless entry - or not. It took the tech just a couple of minutes.

dutchman · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:30 pm

Went and talked to a different dealer today about this and found that on mine the dealer has to hook up there computer to change door lock options the $35 hook up fee still applies. found that the earlier ones were not hooked to the EVIC.

CAN AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FEATURE BE DISABLED

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