I got so excited when I ran out to do it that I forgot which way to press the lock. But apparently it worked because it no longer autolocks my door and if I lock it manually, it automatically unlocks it when I get out. Thanks!

 

Awesome, thanks!!

I apparently got so excited when I read this that when I ran outside to test it, I forgot which way to press on the door locks. I ended up doing it both ways and pressing it multiple times, but now the doors won't lock automatically and will unlock all the doors when I open mine if I lock the doors.

 

I personally like to know when I have hit the threshold of 15mph by the clicking of the door locks. It helps me in figuring out how fast I am going.

 

Where did you learn of this method? Can you undo it once you've changed it?

 

I have a Dodge truck and I remembered that those instructions were in the manual. So while I was waiting for my daughter to get out of gymnastics I sat in the Jeep and played with the sequence. I was working from memory since I didn't have the book with me and it had been over three years since I fixed it in the truck. I thought that this was the exact same order as my Dodge, so I tried it. The funny part is, that since then I've looked at the Dodge's manual and it's only 4 turns ending in off. So basically it was luck that I figured it out on the JK.

I'm sure it can be undone by repeating the sequence then pushing down on the lock button. If that doesn't work, try pulling up on the button. It's all trial and error. Even if that doesn't work, the dealership can reset them for you.

 

I can't get this to work. Do you turn the key all the way to start (when the info lights come on)? Do you wait for the lights to come on each time? How fast do you switch it? Thanks for any details from people who have successfully done it.

 

To answer the original question of why they do it, its is all about insurance. They wanna keep the claims down from people who forget to lock their doors. Plus, if the person comes up with a fool proof story, they dont want to have to pay for something that should have been avoided. You might as well rip out your stereo, sell it on eBay, and say that someone broke into your car.

 

With respect to the thread originator I need to vent an additional issue. Is it possible to silence the horn from beeping when you lock the car using the remote? I feel like I'm announcing to the world "hey I've just locked my rig and am going to leave it - come and rip me off"! - Maybe I'm just paranoid but I really don't need to hear the horn. Maybe I'm just not as horny as I used to be - but that's an issue for another time and forum.

 

Yes, it's in the Owners Manual (Off the top of my head, its one of those hold the lock button for between 4 and 10 seconds, then presss panic, then release at the same time jobbies)

Oh, And my doors all unlock when I open the driver's door now. Woohoo! Thanks to all for the help. It worked somewhere between the 4th and 8th time I tried it.

 

I'm so going to try this out tonight at lunch. anyone else try this and have it work?