need help, truck locks with keys in ignition w/running

[continentaldrifter]

This is the 5th time this has happened. I start my 1996 LX450, let it warm up, come back in 5 minutes and the truck locks the doors with the key in the ignition. I have read the owners manual thinking there is a setting for this, but to no avail. Also, every now and again, when i press the top button on oem remote door lock, i will get a single "chirp" for lock and two "chirps" for unlock.....but the auto locking doors is becoming a pain in my butt. Is there any way to make this not lock automatically when running/warming up? Thank you........please dont tell me to keep the windows rolled down as that is the last resort.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

I don't think they are supposed to automatically lock... However, you can get the rear slider window open without breaking anything if you are careful. Then you can unlock the doors. HTH!

 

[continentaldrifter]

yeah....i went the hide-a-key way....but i dont have good fortune so its only a matter of time before this bites me in the butt !!

 

[Mushin_Noshin]

Remote start

 

[Chuxideas]

How about a 2nd key in your pocket?


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[Dave 2000]

My 80 does the same think but it is a feature IIRC of the alarm? Assume I am sitting in the car and I start the engine and all doors are closed then they lock, every time after perhaps a two second delay? If there is one door ajar (enough to put the dash warning on) then they do not lock, even if I close the one that was left ajar and the engine is still running, so there must be a 'one off' signal pulse to the CL. On one occasion I started the engine from outside and slammed the door shut and they all locked, I was fortunate that I was at a friends house and I borrowed his car to pop to my house and get the spare leaving mine running, I have been told you can force the sliding windows but did not want to break anything.

The lock door signal is only sent when ALL doors are closed so, a faulty or failing door switch can lead to exactly the issue you describe.

regards

Dave