IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Door's won't lock

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-26-09, 11:36 AM
  #1  
oanda
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
oanda's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: MD
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Door's won't lock

'08 IS 350
In the past month, an intermittent problem started...after turning car off, sometimes the doors will not lock by handle or keyfob until the headlights go out.

Anyone heard of this happening?
Old 08-26-09, 12:35 PM
  #2  
Phil888
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Phil888's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: California
Posts: 2,990
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

thats just weird.. Bring it back to the dealership for your cars safety. This is how it should work when the doors should lock. When you unlock your car and you dont start the engine and you step out of your car it should lock by itself (but i dont know exactly how fast it locks on its own). But if you're turing off your car and you get out you must lock your car manually.
Old 08-26-09, 12:37 PM
  #3  
aliu603
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (18)
 
aliu603's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 2,090
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

yea go get it checked out at a dealership
Old 08-26-09, 01:16 PM
  #4  
Bichon
Super Moderator
 
Bichon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NJ
Posts: 5,287
Received 270 Likes on 239 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Phil888
When you unlock your car and you dont start the engine and you step out of your car it should lock by itself (but i dont know exactly how fast it locks on its own).
No, I'm pretty sure the automatic relock only happens if you unlock the car and don't open a door. Once you open a door, it will stay unlocked, even if you don't start the car.
Old 08-26-09, 03:47 PM
  #5  
Phil888
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Phil888's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: California
Posts: 2,990
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

^^Oh really someone told me it only locks if you dont turn the car on.. hmm i havent tried it out, cause i have a good habit of manually locking my car anyways.
Old 08-26-09, 03:52 PM
  #6  
trixxx519
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (14)
 
trixxx519's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Ny
Posts: 998
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

never really tried it, i have a habit of manually locking my car as well, 2 times lol
Old 08-26-09, 06:43 PM
  #7  
Lexasaurus
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (12)
 
Lexasaurus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 991
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

have you tried turning off the headlights before you leave the car?
Old 08-27-09, 04:43 AM
  #8  
Bichon
Super Moderator
 
Bichon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NJ
Posts: 5,287
Received 270 Likes on 239 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Phil888
^^Oh really someone told me it only locks if you dont turn the car on.. hmm i havent tried it out, cause i have a good habit of manually locking my car anyways.
They told you wrong. You always have to manually lock the car (with the door handle button or key fob) after you get out. The automatic re-lock feature (if a door isn't opened in a minute) is to handle the situation where the unlock button on the key fob is pressed accidentally (e.g. by other items in your pocket or purse.)
Old 08-27-09, 08:15 AM
  #9  
Koz
Moderator
 
Koz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,752
Received 28 Likes on 20 Posts
Default

You can also lock the car by pressing the lock button on the inside door panel as you are getting out of the vehicle.

Koz
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
PandaGS300
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
7
10-05-16 03:31 PM
jord533
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
19
03-05-14 03:25 PM
Stuno1
IS F (2008-2014)
4
02-05-14 08:03 AM
bruceko
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
4
06-30-10 09:27 AM
Blueshark
ES - 5th Gen (2007-2012)
15
04-23-10 12:53 PM



Quick Reply: Door's won't lock



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:35 AM.