What Causes the Door Not to Auto-Lock?
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Door not auto-locking occurs when the trigger conditions are not met. Below are the details about the auto-lock function: 1. Purpose: The auto-lock function is designed for theft prevention, quickly locking the doors after driving to provide a certain level of security. 2. Locking Method: When the vehicle speed reaches the preset value by the computer, the lock button is automatically pressed. This is the most common auto-lock method used in many vehicle models to prevent accidental door opening. 3. Trigger Conditions: Depending on the vehicle model, the trigger conditions for auto-lock vary. Some models require continuous driving for 10 seconds for the doors to auto-lock, while others are set to auto-lock as soon as the driver steps on the brake.
I've encountered the issue of doors not auto-locking several times, mainly caused by aging motors inside the lock mechanism. These components tend to get stuck after prolonged use, especially in humid weather. Also, check if the door lock connector is loose - last time during repair I found oxidized connector pins were affecting signal transmission. Blown fuses are actually rare, but there's a door control fuse in the footwell fuse box near the driver's left foot that's worth inspecting. Another possibility could be a settings issue - check if the auto-lock function was accidentally disabled in the vehicle settings menu. If all else fails, you'll need to diagnose the body control module, which requires connecting a scan tool to read fault codes. Regular lubrication of the locking mechanism can help delay aging.
