automatic locks engage options

[rdalesan]

Quick question, do the locks on a 1997 Expy XLT automatically engage when the shifter is in the drive position?

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

On ours, once you shift to either forward or reverse and take your foot off the brake, the interlock engages locking the doors.

 

[rdalesan]

Thanks now the second question, any ideas on why it does not work on my truck? the locks work whewn i press the button on the panel.

 

[Lightnig]

Maybe turn them on?

Perhaps the previous owner is like me and detests that feature, so turned it off...

That was the first thing I did when I brought the truck home, even before checking the oil or tire pressure...

The enable/disable mode allows the autolock feature to be turned off and on. On manual transmission vehicles, when replacing the remote anti-theft personality (RAP) module, the autolock feature must be turned off by using the enable/disable mode.

The enable/disable mode is entered when the following series of steps is performed:

1. Confirm that the perimeter alarm is disarmed.

2. Close all doors.

3. Confirm that the ignition switch is in the OFF position.

Note: Steps 4 through 8 must be performed within 30 seconds.

4. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN.

5. Press the power door lock UNLOCK button three times.

6. Turn the ignition switch from RUN to OFF.

7. Press the power door lock UNLOCK button three times.

8. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN.

9. Verify that the RAP module chirps the horn. This indicates that the RAP module is now in the enable/disable mode and ready to accept program changes.

10. Press the power door lock UNLOCK button one time to command the RAP module to toggle the autolock/relock feature ON or OFF.

11. Press the power door lock LOCK button once to enter the command.

12. Verify that the vehicle horn chirps one time to signal the RAP module confirmation of the command. There should only be one chirp indicating that the autolock/relock feature has been disabled. If one chirp is heard, followed by a longer honk, the autolock/relock feature has just been enabled. Return to step 10.

13. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to exit the enable/disable mode.

14. Verify that the RAP module chirps the horn once to indicate that a feature has been changed.

The autolock and the appropriate alarm configuration are turned on at the factory on vehicles with automatic transmissions. Vehicles with manual transmissions have the autolock turned off at the factory. The RAP module returns to the prior setting any time battery power is interrupted.

 

[rdalesan]

thanks for the step by step instruction. worked like a charm

 

[Lightnig]

So you are good to go now?

You are most welcome, glad I could help

 

[alaskanexpy]

On ours, once you shift to either forward or reverse and take your foot off the brake, the interlock engages locking the doors.

same with mine, i love it!

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

So you are good to go now?

You are most welcome, glad I could help

That's what the forum is all about.

PanHandler.

 

[TexasAngel34]

the only time i have noticed its good to have this off is when u take your truck to a detailing cleaning car wash... it will auto lock with your keys in the truck... happened to me once... other than that i love having it auto lock

 

[alaskanexpy]

the only time i have noticed its good to have this off is when u take your truck to a detailing cleaning car wash... it will auto lock with your keys in the truck... happened to me once... other than that i love having it auto lock

i'm so used to it before i ever get out of the truck, every time i hit the unlock button out of habit..worked for me all my life with fords.