might have solved my own problem, door unlock inhibit per owner's manual:
Power door lock disable feature
This feature will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry.
The UNLOCK function on the power door switch will not operate with
the ignition OFF and twenty seconds after the doors are closed and
electronically locked by the key fob, key pad, or power door switch (if
pressed while the door was open).
The UNLOCK function will operate again after you unlock the vehicle
using the key fob or key pad, turn the ignition to ON, or open the door
from inside of the vehicle.
Deactivating/activating power door lock disable feature
1. Turn the ignition key to ON, then
press the UNLOCK button 3 times.
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF,
then press the UNLOCK button 3
times.
3. Turn the ignition key to ON,
within five seconds press the LOCK
button 2 times.
The user should receive 2 horn
chirps to indicate the system has been disabled or 2 chirps followed by
a honk to indicate the system has been enabled.
Pressing the power door LOCK button 2 times again will toggle the trim
switch inhibit states.
Turn ignition to OFF to exit programming.