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Old 05-08-2015, 06:57 PM   #1
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Car won't lock

Ever since I got my car the remote has never worked. So I have to manually lock it. Occasionally, the driver door will lock, but none of the other doors will. How do I go about diagnosing such an issue?

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Old 05-09-2015, 03:28 AM   #2
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In my opinion this is a Dealer issue, they need to query the anti theft computer under the driver's seat. Something is not set properly like a window or door handle. You can search for a list of all the things that are checked before the lock will engage and sort it manually but it. It might still end up being a dealer thing, they are the only ones that can access that part of the system.
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Old 05-09-2015, 07:14 AM   #3
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I agree, I would make every attempt to make sure your remote works on a consistent basis. replace the battery. clean the contacts. At places such as oreilly there is a sensor with a light at the battery center. Hit your remote while standing there to see that it is emitting a signal every time
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I've had the car since 2013. The remote has never worked. The led lights when you press the button, but does not operate the locks or alarm. I have tried every fix that's posted here. No dice.
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Old 05-10-2015, 04:26 AM   #6
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Great idea!

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