Automatic Locks

[CodyGT]

I own a 98 grand prix gt and i've become frustrated w/ the automatic locks. They don't unlock until I turn the car off. I'd like to change it so that it unlocked when I put it in park. Just wondering how to do this, if possible, and how difficult it would be.

[kustomkid54]

Originally Posted by CodyGT

I own a 98 grand prix gt and i've become frustrated w/ the automatic locks. They don't unlock until I turn the car off. I'd like to change it so that it unlocked when I put it in park. Just wondering how to do this, if possible, and how difficult it would be.

I have a 98 also. Drives my Wife nuts, not me. I don't get out of the car unless it's off.
My 97 unlocks when it goes in park. I know, who cares.
As far as I know, your stuck with it, till you sell it.
If you pull fuse, locks don't work. Never have heard of a way to program it.
That would be something that Big-L could come up with. But he's only out here once a month now.
Let us know if you find anything out.

[GTPgirl]

There's a section in the Owner's Manual on how to reprogram the locks. If you don't have one, let me know, and I'll try and remember to post the instructions. It's not too difficult, I've done it on several cars. There's 3 different ways they'll work, I think...don't automatically lock, automatically lock and unlock in park, and automatically lock and unlock when car shuts off.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by kustomkid54

I have a 98 also. Drives my Wife nuts, not me. I don't get out of the car unless it's off.
My 97 unlocks when it goes in park. I know, who cares.
As far as I know, your stuck with it, till you sell it.
If you pull fuse, locks don't work. Never have heard of a way to program it.
That would be something that Big-L could come up with. But he's only out here once a month now.
Let us know if you find anything out.

I know the owner's manual is crappy but sometimes it makes for good reading especally when you're try to figure out what mode the power door locks are in.

Sounds like GTPGirl has it taken care of for you guys. My OCR scanner is out and I'm too lazy to post the instructions.

[wylie]

Originally Posted by GTPgirl

There's a section in the Owner's Manual on how to reprogram the locks. If you don't have one, let me know, and I'll try and remember to post the instructions. It's not too difficult, I've done it on several cars. There's 3 different ways they'll work, I think...don't automatically lock, automatically lock and unlock in park, and automatically lock and unlock when car shuts off.

I know this works with the 99 not sure about the 98.
When I tried to do it the it asked for the security code and I have know idea what that is?
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[wylie]

Originally Posted by kustomkid54

I have a 98 also. Drives my Wife nuts

Thats funny the same thing happens to me with my female friends.They thing I'm being a control freak and not letting them out of the car until I say.
HEY its not me its the car don't get so freaked out, shisss!

[CodyGT]

yeah if you could post the directions on how to set it so that they unlock when i put it in park i would appreciate it very much. I didn't receive an owner's manual when i got my car so that would be very helpful.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by kustomkid54

My 97 unlocks when it goes in park. I know, who cares.

Hey KustomKid54 if your '97 unlocks when you go to park and locks when you go into reverse/drive, etc then its working correctly. Thats how mine works. Its operating either in Mode 3 or 4. I think there's a total of 4 modes. At least something works right.

[GTPgirl]

Okay...here goes.

1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK or OFF.

2. Remove the MALL PGM fuse from the instrument panel fuse block. (Passenger's side, inside glove box)

3. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY

4. Listen for the chimes.

Now, to put the car in Mode 4, Automatic Unlocking and Locking with Transaxle in PARK, do the following after the chimes finish:

1. Press LOCK on the power door lock switch.

2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for (1=Automatic locking/unlocking OFF; 2=Automatic LOCKING only; 3=Automatic locking/unlocking with the ignition off; 4=Automatic locking/unlocking in park). You change the mode by pressing LOCK on the power door lock switch again.

3. Repeat step 1 until the number of chimes matches the mode you want.

To exit programming mode, turn the key from ACCESSORY to OFF and replace the MALL PGM fuse.

Hope that helps.

[CodyGT]

thank you very much for your help. Got it figured out.

[wylie]

Originally Posted by CodyGT

thank you very much for your help. Got it figured out.

Same here "Thanx"
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[BNaylor]

Thanks for taking the time and posting the procedure for the guy that needed help in the first place. Just out of curiousity I pulled out four owner's manuals: 97 GTP, 01 Regal GS, '99 Regal LS and 02 Olds Alero and reviewed the procedures for programming the power door locks. You'll never believe this but they're all different. Pontiac is the only one that requires pulling a fuse and probably the more complex. I would have figured that GM would have standardized the procedure for all of its "W" bodies and other models. Oldsmobile had the easiest and quickest procedure.

The only advice I would have for people that purchase used vehicles is be sure to get an owners manual with it. Oh well, learn something new everyday.

[wylie]

I'm just wondering if this is going to work on my 99GT because the manual says something different.
According to it its done with the radio buttons but I need the security code.I don't know what that is.
I'll post back what happens, I'm going to try it anyway.
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[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by wylie

I'm just wondering if this is going to work on my 99GT because the manual says something different.
According to it its done with the radio buttons but I need the security code.I don't know what that is.
I'll post back what happens, I'm going to try it anyway.
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You've brought up a good point Wylie and it supports my point that the owner's manual comes in handy because of all the variances between GM models and especially within the Grand Prix model line depending on the year of production and options you may have. Its mind boggling.

[wylie]

O Happy Joy!!! it worked and I looked in the MAN again and it doesn't say anything about that procedure in there.

bnaylor3400: after you last post I was so curious I had to go out and try it.
No more exploding girl friends.
Hey GTPgirl: Heres a big KISS for you X I know your to young for me but thats ok I'm just a dirty old man.
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