Auto Locks - Won't Lock Anymore!

[BuffaloXplorer]

1996 Explorer XLT Conversion - The autolock system just stopped working. When you put your Ex into gear and let off the brake, the locks will drop all'round. Mine don't anymore. I just noticed it Wednesday, ONE day before my torque converter BLEW UP! Any relation? I can't manually lock them from the switches on the front doors OR exterior keypad/keyfob. HOWEVER, they WILL lock from the switch on the left-rear quarterpanel and they UNlock with no problem using any of the above switches & keypads. I looked up some info in the HAYNES repair manual and noticed that both the lock system and transmission utilize the GEM (General Electric Module) behind/beside the radio. Anybody got a clue b4 i go to FORD to PAY to get this checked out??? Also, I had installed about one year ago an autostart module, but that's working just fine. I've gotta believe it's related to my unfortunate & expensive tranny issues, but the shop couldn't figure it out either. Please help!

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[ksaldibar]

my auto lock on my 99EB won't work ne more either. it just stopped working one day. maybe its a fuse or something. hopefully someone can help us out here. its really annoying me.

-kenny

 

[BuffaloXplorer]

my auto lock on my 99EB won't work ne more either. it just stopped working one day. maybe its a fuse or something. hopefully someone can help us out here. its really annoying me.

-kenny

any luck with the lock issue? nobody out there is lookin' out, i guess. Check to see that all your doors are closing properly. In thinking about other issues that i am having (i posted a new thread), i realized that problems with my hatch not closing properly (giving me a door ajar light) would cause the autolock system to not engage. I've got to replace the complete hatch lock/latch mechanism (all rusted, broken, loose) and hopefully it'll solve at least two of my problems...i'll keep you posted

-Chris in Buffalo

 

[DMan446]

I work out of my vehicle daily and I have the opposite problem. I wish mine would STOP autolocking every time I get in and out (about 60 times a night). But if certain methods work for lock/unlock but not others, it may be a wiring problem.

 

[BuffaloXplorer]

You can disable the system with a couple clicks of the lock button and turns of the key...i believe the instructions are in the owners manual...they're on here too! i tried it on mine to try and "jump start" my lock system to no avail...search for it...it's definitely on here somewhere

Chris in Buffalo

 

[BuffaloXplorer]

Do the following within 30 seconds

1. turn the ignition to "on" but do not start it
2. Press the door unlock 3 times
3. turn the ignition to off
4. press unlock 3 more times
5. turn the ignition to "on" (but do not start it)
* the horn will sound once to indicate a proper deactivation; twice to activate;

here's a link - scroll about 1/2 the way through and there's instructions for it:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98353&highlight=disable+auto+lock

 

[BuffaloXplorer]

my auto lock on my 99EB won't work ne more either. it just stopped working one day. maybe its a fuse or something. hopefully someone can help us out here. its really annoying me.

-kenny

Ken,

I know this thread goes back quite a bit, but have you figured out the lock issue? Did you try the enable/disable code to get it to work again? Do you have an autostart module installed in your X?

Chris

 

[ksaldibar]

i looked through my paper work for my truck and saw there were instruction on how to enable/disable the feature on the card that had the key code for my keypad entry. problem solved. here's what you gotta do:

enter your permanent keypad code on the door pad then within 5 seconds depress the 3/4 while holding 7/8 key.

try that. the horn will honk when its doen. i hope it works


-kenny