[TazRango]

This is the procedure for enabling or disabling the "Auto Lock" option on 1997-up power lock equipped Dakotas and Durangos.

1. Enter vehicle and close door
2. Fasten seatbelt (prevents chiming which could interfere with procedure)
3. Insert key, and turn ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON (do not turn the key to START)
4. Press DRIVER's lock switch to LOCK
5. You will hear one chime to confirm the option has been toggled
6. Wait 30 seconds
7. Turn key off

Repeat the procedure to re-enable.

**Note: For 2004+ Durango and 2005+ Dakota, you can also separately program the system to automatically unlock the doors when the shift lever is moved to PARK. The procedure is identical, but you press UNLOCK in step 4 to toggle this option.

 

[Big_Texxan]

Sweet finally it will work once again

 

[lo1dakota]

I just wish they would unlock when you put it back in park.

 

[TazRango]

That's only a feature on 04+ Durango and 05+ Dakota unfortunately.

 

[lo1dakota]

I wonder if there would be a way to do it.............

 

[Jimmy_D]

You are the man!!

 

[00Dak]

Great, Thanks.

 

[Showtime]

Just did this so much better then listening to the annoying noises my locks make

 

[Big_Texxan]

Works. Feels great to have my option back on

 

[TazRango]

Just did this so much better then listening to the annoying noises my locks make

You could always replace the actuators.. Then you'd have WORKING power locks.. Now you'll never do it because that grinding noise isn't annoying the piss out of you!

Works. Feels great to have my option back on

:mullet:

 

[Showtime]

You could always replace the actuators.. Then you'd have WORKING power locks.. Now you'll never do it because that grinding noise isn't annoying the piss out of you!



:mullet:

I need to but 16 with no job sucks...

 

[Jimmy_D]

Im dumb. I couldn't get it to work. You go all the way forward when the indicator lights up or is that to far.

 

[MarshallTheFox]

i couldnt get it to work either....just like jimmy said, do you turn the key to where the gauges light up or only just before they light up?

 

[TazRango]

You turn it to ON. It's the click where everything lights up but before it cranks..


The key positions are ACC(one click backwards)-LOCK-OFF-ON-START.

Also if you don't have the door closed and seatbelt on, you will be waiting too long for those chimes to finish to be able to tell if the computer is acknowledging the command.

 

[Muddy maki]

Mine never chimed but it seemed to work i never actualy drove off just sat in the driveway in D so idk for sure yet ill watch

 

[Jimmy_D]

Didn't work on mine. Tried it numerous times

 

[Jimmy_D]

I just wish they would unlock when you put it back in park.

Agreed

 

[7T9shark]

I can't get it to work on my '01 Durango, either. No chime - no nothin'

 

[Vette]

I have a 2000 Dakota. My locks will automatically lock after driving (it makes a awful noise). But neither the driver or the passenger power door locks work. I don't want to spend the money dealing with actuators. Is there a way to disable the automatic locks when your power locks don't work?

Thanks

 

[Banditt]

This is the procedure for enabling or disabling the "Auto Lock" option on 1997-up power lock equipped Dakotas and Durangos.

1. Enter vehicle and close door
2. Fasten seatbelt (prevents chiming which could interfere with procedure)
3. Insert key, and turn ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON (do not turn the key to START)
4. Press DRIVER's lock switch to LOCK
5. You will hear one chime to confirm the option has been toggled
6. Wait 30 seconds
7. Turn key off

Repeat the procedure to re-enable.

**Note: For 2004+ Durango and 2005+ Dakota, you can also separately program the system to automatically unlock the doors when the shift lever is moved to PARK. The procedure is identical, but you press UNLOCK in step 4 to toggle this option.

How can I disable the auto lock on a 03 Durango? I have tried the on/off method twice and it still continues to lock at a certain speed