TommyV

2001 4dr LX - seems to have an aftermarket keyless remote. If I get out of it and leave the key in the ignition, motor running, it locks me out every time. I did some searching and couldn't find a relevant thread. Can someone point me in the right direction to fix this?

CraigW

iTrader: (1)

Have a flat blank key cut, and carry it with you. $6

In 01, only EX had factory keyless.

TommyV

Oh yeah, already done that, just looking for a better solution.

Colin42

look for non-factory wiring under the dash remove all of it and fix any hacked up factory wiring

TommyV

Thanks, I would like to keep the keyless remote while solving this issue, maybe that's not possible. Is the aftermarket module usually hiding under the dash?

Colin42

under the dash or behind a kick panel.
do you still have the aftermarket fob? you'll need it to re-program the module as well as the instructions, once you find the module you can get the model number and you should be able to find a pdf of the instructions online.

TommyV

Yes, still have the aftermarket fob and it works fine. But the car locks the doors as soon as you put it in gear or if you get out and close the door!! ) It's my son-in-law's car, so I get the call to come get the door unlocked if he locks them in and doesn't have the spare key and/or daughter is at work. I'm getting pretty good at it! I've got a stainless rod that's about 36 in long that I put a custom bend in to push down the window button. Of course then we have to fight the window to get it back up!!! LOL!

GolNat

iTrader: (7)

Most aftermarket keyless entry modules can be programmed to do stuff like that. Like Colin said find the module and model number and look for instructions online.

My last one had a "Pit Stop Mode" which allowed me to remove the key and it kept the car running so I could lock the doors and run into a store or something.

TommyV

Thanks for all the replies! This gives me something to do while I wait for the Time-Sert kit to repair the tensioner bolt hole. Some nice person stripped it out and then red loctited it to cover their mistake for a while. Wobbling tensioner leads to belt walking and getting chewed up. Fortunately I caught it before it broke. Some people, sheesh!

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