There is probably something wrong with the main control switch in the drivers door, sometimes it locks itself, but frees itself later with lots of jiggling (Or removing it disconeccting the wires then reconnecting and replacing it) Worst case scenario you'll need to replace the whole unit.
It is important to know how to open and lock the doors of an owned vehicle. There is a master lock on the driver side door, that can be used to lock and unlock all the doors.
they do lock, idiot
flip the lock switch to unlock....
The first and cheepest thing to check is the fuses. located on the side of the dash by the passengers door, another is under the hood on top of the battery. The next would be lock switch.It is easily installed, no tools needed. The drivers side power switch is a master switch. This means that power feeds from the drivers lock switch to the passenger door. If your key fob will unlock and lock the doors but the switch will not I would replace the drivers door lock switch.
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW I START MY TRUCK I PUT THE KEYS IN THE INGNTION AND I HAVE TROUBLE STARTING IT I BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE SAFETY LOCK
I just bought one and it does...however, when you shut the drivers side door it pops the unlock button and unlocks all the doors. I have to put the key in the door and turn it to lock all the doors at once.
Then you have to lock and unlock the doors by hand.
Yes.
This happens when the ignition has been of for a period of time the car is immobilised even when the key is left in the ignition. The only way to switch of the immobilizer is to lock the system, and that includes the doors and unlock. It does the same in my Holden.
If the Avalanche is anything like a 2003 Chevy Silverado, you can program the door locks as follows: 1. With vehicle off, Pull back the High Beam headlight lever (High Beams are on) 2. Turn ignition key on and off twice (ON, OFF, ON, OFF) , then release the headlight lever. Your vehicle should respond my locking or unlocking the doors. 3. You can now PROGRAM your locks by pressing a three button code, using the unlock/lock buttons on your driver door. Your manual should have details of the buttons you should press. For example, Press Lock, Unlock, Unlock, - and your code will tell your when to unlock, or to unlock at all. Here are some of the possible Combinations (A and B) A - Do not Lock Doors Lock All doors When Vehicle Is Started Lock All doors When Vehicle is placed in DRIVE Lock All doors when Vehicle reaches speed of 5mph. + B Do not unlock doors Unlock Drivers side door only - when placed in park Unlock all doors - when placed in park Unlock Drivers side door only - when key is removed from ignition Unlock All doors- when key is removed from ignition. These are a few examples, that can be programmed by pressing the unlock/lock buttons (three times).. If you don't have your manual, then you can try random combinations. Once you enter your 3 button combination, the vehicle exits programming mode. You can now start the vehicle and test the locks. Or: Repeat the process.
Use the remote door lock to lock the doors, then unlock, then lock. The alarm should be reset. If not get in the vehicle, lock all the doors with them closed, unlock them, relock them walla alarm reset!
There are a couple of things that can cause your Mercedes-Benz driver door lock control to malfunction. The most common cause is a malfunctioning?ædoor lock relay switch.