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Nov 1, 2008 | 09:10 AM

Rover Curious

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Auto lock for doors

My owner's manual says that it is possible for the door locks to be programmed to auto lock when put in drive. My question is, is this something I can make it do myself, or will I have to take it to the dealer?

Nov 1, 2008 | 09:17 AM

Disco Mike

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RE: Auto lock for doors

Must have the dealer or a shop with the appropriate scanner reset your ECU.

Nov 1, 2008 | 09:29 AM

Rover Curious

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RE: Auto lock for doors

Ok, thanks. That's what I was afraid of.

Nov 1, 2008 | 10:38 AM

Urban Panzer

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RE: Auto lock for doors

Its not a "reset" as such, its a configurable option in the BCU (body control unit). Mine has it switched on, I like the feature. A would think dealer should only charge 1/2 labour MAX to do it, takes mins to do.

Nov 1, 2008 | 03:46 PM

Spike555

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RE: Auto lock for doors

Do/will the doors auto unlock if a airbag is deployed?

Nov 1, 2008 | 04:23 PM

tacomatech

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RE: Auto lock for doors

When an impact is sensed, the inertia switch trips, cutting fuel and sends a signal to the bcu to unlock all doors, so yes, they should.

Nov 1, 2008 | 04:26 PM

Spike555

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RE: Auto lock for doors

I am assuming that this is only with DII's.
Either way, I learned something, thank you.

Nov 1, 2008 | 06:22 PM

Urban Panzer

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RE: Auto lock for doors

Most cars will auto unlock in the event of a crash whether or not they have the auto / speed lock function, or safety central locking as its known in the VAG world.