Disabling the f-ing autolocks ('06 Maxx)

#1

Is there a way to disable the auto doorlock feature (the doors lock when
shifting out of park)? Makes me nuts. I've been through the manual and the
programmable system, no luck. Maybe a dealer thing? Thanks.

#2

Biff Malibu wrote:

Quote:

Is there a way to disable the auto doorlock feature (the doors lock when
shifting out of park)? Makes me nuts. I've been through the manual and the
programmable system, no luck. Maybe a dealer thing? Thanks.
I don't know if this applies to the 06 Maxx, but on my 2003 the owners

manual (found online) says,

Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
With this feature, when you close all the doors, turn on
the ignition and shift out of PARK (P), all of the doors
will lock. If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is
running, have that person use either the manual lock
lever or the power door lock switch. When the door
is closed again, it will lock automatically when the
vehicle reaches about 5 mph (8 km/h). All doors will
automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved
to PARK (P) and the key is turned to OFF.
Customizing the Automatic Door Locks
One of four operating modes may be selected and
programmed by the driver:
Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle
is shifted out of PARK (P). The doors will remain
locked unless manually unlocked or the lock button is
pressed. All doors will unlock when the transaxle is
shifted into PARK (P) and the key is turned to OFF.
Mode 2: This mode is only available with the
remote keyless entry system (if equipped). All doors
automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of
PARK (P). Automatic driver’s door only unlock when
the transaxle is shifted into PARK (P) and the key
is turned to OFF.
Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle
is shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock.
Mode 4: No automatic door lock or unlock.
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was
programmed in Mode 1. To determine the current
mode of the vehicle or to change to a different mode,
do the following:
1. Ensure the shift lever is in PARK (P) and all doors
are fully closed throughout this procedure. Turn the
ignition to ON.
2. Press and hold LOCK on either power door lock
switch for 10 seconds. Release the switch when
you hear the chime.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in.
You can change the mode by pressing and
holding LOCK on the power door lock switch
(two chimes for Mode 2, three chimes for Mode 3
and four chimes for Mode 4).
4, Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes
that matches the mode you want.
The mode you selected is now set.

--
Cy Welch
89 Camaro RS 5.0 TBI
98 Passport
03 Malibu

#3

I'll give that a try. Thanks.

#4

That didn't do it. It beeps once no matter how often you try that. I guess
they changed the system somewhere along the way.

Thanks anyhow!

#5

Biff Malibu wrote:

Quote:

That didn't do it. It beeps once no matter how often you try that. I guess
they changed the system somewhere along the way.

Thanks anyhow!
Well, I would recommend checking in the owners manual. If it can be

done without having the dealer program the body control module the
owners manual will tell you how to do it.

http://www.gm.com and go to the owner center to get to the location to
view your owners manual online if you don't have one.

--
Cy Welch
89 Camaro RS 5.0 TBI
98 Passport
03 Malibu

#6

Cy Welch <cywelch (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote in
news:2e1Vg.9946$e66.9066 (AT) newssvr13 (DOT) news.prodigy.com:

Quote:

Biff Malibu wrote:
That didn't do it. It beeps once no matter how often you try that. I
guess they changed the system somewhere along the way.

Thanks anyhow!
Well, I would recommend checking in the owners manual. If it can be
done without having the dealer program the body control module the
owners manual will tell you how to do it.

http://www.gm.com and go to the owner center to get to the location to
view your owners manual online if you don't have one.

Yeah, I've been over the manual very carefully. It claims it can't be
turned off but I have other plans.

#7

Biff Malibu wrote:

Quote:

Is there a way to disable the auto doorlock feature (the doors lock when
shifting out of park)? Makes me nuts. I've been through the manual and the
programmable system, no luck. Maybe a dealer thing? Thanks.

I'll cross-post your question to the larger GM group to see if anyone
there can help.

Of course you aren't the first person (not by a by a long shot) to find
the unusual behavior of GM's systems controls "maddening".

#8

jcr <nospam (AT) nospam (DOT) com> wrote in
news:w4udnZ-MopLcB7jYnZ2dnUVZ_vGdnZ2d (AT) comcast (DOT) com:

Quote:

Biff Malibu wrote:
Is there a way to disable the auto doorlock feature (the doors lock
when shifting out of park)? Makes me nuts. I've been through the
manual and the programmable system, no luck. Maybe a dealer thing?
Thanks.

I'll cross-post your question to the larger GM group to see if anyone
there can help.

Of course you aren't the first person (not by a by a long shot) to
find the unusual behavior of GM's systems controls "maddening".

Thanks. It seems like they go overboard on automatic stuff. Like the
instruments for instance. If you turn the lights on manually, the
instruments don't light up (unless it's really dark outside). Kind of weird
behavior.

#9

"Biff Malibu" <biff (AT) malibu (DOT) com> wrote in message

Quote:

Thanks. It seems like they go overboard on automatic stuff. Like the
instruments for instance. If you turn the lights on manually, the
instruments don't light up (unless it's really dark outside). Kind of
weird
behavior.

Can't speak for Malibu, but any GM car I've ever owned did not work that
way. May be worth checking out to be sure that is normal.

#10

"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp (AT) snet (DOT) net> wrote in news:AOiVg.19878$Ij.14918
@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com:

Quote:

"Biff Malibu" <biff (AT) malibu (DOT) com> wrote in message

Thanks. It seems like they go overboard on automatic stuff. Like the
instruments for instance. If you turn the lights on manually, the
instruments don't light up (unless it's really dark outside). Kind of
weird
behavior.

Can't speak for Malibu, but any GM car I've ever owned did not work that
way. May be worth checking out to be sure that is normal.

It's driven by the sensor on the dash. I drove around with that thing
covered by a piece of paper for about a week, and the instruments were lit
up all the time. That's one way of getting around it I guess.

But I'll double check the manual, I forget what it says about it right now.