Autolock

[retiredexplorer]

Just bought a 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer. I have gone through the book procedure to deactate the Autolock feature. Can't get it to work. I know I am following the procedure as written. The only thing that is not clear is; the manual states that the anti-theft system must first be set to not be armed, but it also says one way to disarm it is to unlock the car with either the FOB or the Keypad or even the key. The indicator light on the instrument panel for the anti-theft always flashes except went the inigition is ON.
I have a Mercury Grand Marquis with the same setup, I had no problems with the Autolock with it.
What am I missing?

 

[CaptainObvious]

Odd. No clue.
I wish there was an auto unlock. When you opened the door all the other doors unlocked. My GC had that. It's a pain when you get out, go to the back to get the munchkin out and $%#$#@(((!!!&#@&@$^@$ it's still locked.

 

[blichy]

The activation of the autolock is done through the system computer (I believe using the "Setup" button). This is also where you can set the time the lights remain on after turning the truck off with the autolamp.

The flashing "anti theft" light on the IP is just a flashing light for deterent (unless you had an active alarm system put in).

 

[BuckeyeXLT]

Hi again,

The factory procedure to disable autolock can be accomplished in two ways:

Autolock Enable/Disable - Using the Keypad

To enable/disable autolock using the keyless entry keypad:

1. Enter five-digit permanent entry code into the keyless entry keypad.

2. Within 5 seconds of entering the code, press and hold the 7/8 button on the keypad.

3. Within 5 seconds of Step 2, and while holding the 7/8 button, press the 3/4 button on the keypad and release it.

4. Within 5 seconds of Step 3, release the 7/8 button on the keypad.

If the Autolock feature is disabled the horn will chirp once, if it is enabled the horn chirps once and then a second time once the sequence above is completed.

Autolock Enable/Disable through Igntion Switch

1. Close all doors.

2. Confirm the key is OFF.

3. Turn key from OFF to RUN.

4. Note Steps 4 through 7 must be carried out within 30 seconds.

Press Door lock control switch UNLOCK 3 times.

5. Turn the key from ON to OFF.

6. Press the door lock control switch UNLOCK 3 times.

7. Turn the key from OFF to ON.

8 Verify the horn chirps. This indicates the disable/enable mode has been entered and is ready for program changes.

9. Press door lock control switch UNLOCK button one more time, then press the LOCK button.

10. Verify the horn chirps one time, indicating that the autolock/relock feature is disabled. If one chirp is heard, followed by a longer sound of the horn the autolockk/relock feature is enabled. (Return to Step 9).

11. Turn the key to OFF position to exit enable/disable mode. If the Autolock status is changed, the horn will chirp once. If the status is not changed, no chirp will be heard. Return to Step 1.

Hope this helps....

-Dom

 

[blichy]

Hi again,

The factory procedure to disable autolock can be accomplished in two ways:

Autolock Enable/Disable - Using the Keypad

To enable/disable autolock using the keyless entry keypad:

1. Enter five-digit permanent entry code into the keyless entry keypad.

2. Within 5 seconds of entering the code, press and hold the 7/8 button on the keypad.

3. Within 5 seconds of Step 2, and while holding the 7/8 button, press the 3/4 button on the keypad and release it.

4. Within 5 seconds of Step 3, release the 7/8 button on the keypad.

If the Autolock feature is disabled the horn will chirp once, if it is enabled the horn chirps once and then a second time once the sequence above is completed.

Autolock Enable/Disable through Igntion Switch

1. Close all doors.

2. Confirm the key is OFF.

3. Turn key from OFF to RUN.

4. Note Steps 4 through 7 must be carried out within 30 seconds.

Press Door lock control switch UNLOCK 3 times.

5. Turn the key from ON to OFF.

6. Press the door lock control switch UNLOCK 3 times.

7. Turn the key from OFF to ON.

8 Verify the horn chirps. This indicates the disable/enable mode has been entered and is ready for program changes.

9. Press door lock control switch UNLOCK button one more time, then press the LOCK button.

10. Verify the horn chirps one time, indicating that the autolock/relock feature is disabled. If one chirp is heard, followed by a longer sound of the horn the autolockk/relock feature is enabled. (Return to Step 9).

11. Turn the key to OFF position to exit enable/disable mode. If the Autolock status is changed, the horn will chirp once. If the status is not changed, no chirp will be heard. Return to Step 1.

Hope this helps....

-Dom

On the new Explorers with the message center, it is possible to turn off the autolocks through the system setup--don't need to go through all of these steps.

 

[retiredexplorer]

Thanks for the help. I finally got it to disable using the keypad. For some reason it would never respond to the key and door lock button sequence.

 

[chadhargis]

I deactivated mine by following the book without issue. It is MUCH better when collecting the little one from the back seat.