I'm hoping this thread gets a view by someone who can weigh in on my issue with the power locking system on my truck.Ok here goes,as those that have a nnbs GM truck will know the power locks actuate one of two ways settable by the driver either when you shift out of park or at 5mph.What I am trying to find out is if there is a way to defeat the auto locking action of the locks because it is a pain in the arse to have to keep unlocking the doors.My old truck,99 Silverado,I could set the locks exactly the way I wanted them and that was to only actuate when I pushed the button.I've posted on a couple of truck websites with no luck and even tried to get an answer out of the dealer I bought it from but nada.Does anyone know if I can indeed shut off the auto locking action of the power locks on my truck?Thanks
bluewho
Active member
Strange the wifes 99 shakerado will not let you out untill you unlock my 06 will ....both do not have a switch to decide whatever.It would be done on the computer like everything else on these so you would have to change the program to do so my quess
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motorhead327
VIP Member
They should un-lock when put back in park though, Are you trying to get out while still rolling or is it just a pain to back up and get the mail. The tech 2 at the dealer should be able to configure it for you.
If the procedure is not in the owners manual then there's nothing you can do. I know GM changed this but can't remember the year that they did it. I'm thinking 07 to 08 tho.
They do un lock when the tranny is put in park it's just bugging me that I can't defeat the auto locking action of them like I did in my old truck.motorhead327 said:
Agpetro
Member
There is not way to defeat having that on or off. Asked the dealer that sold my dad his 08 chevy and said u cant take it off. If i remember right the only thing u can do is have it set so it locks the doors when u go 10mph or when you shift it into gear from park. I know its one of those things that just suck! I hate having to hit the unlock button to get out. Your not the only one that hates that..
bluemonster1
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find the right wires and cut them then..problem solved..
bluemonster1 said:
Door locks are controlled by the BCM. There are no wires to cut.
yammieguy
New member
How do you eliminate it in the old ones?
I forget how I did it with my 99 Silverado I'd have to look in the owners manual but it seems to me there's a certain way you cycle the lock/unlock buttons and it programs the locking system.yammieguy said:
motorhead327
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Subject: Disabling Auto Door Locks
Models: 2005-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
2005-2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Silverado Classic, Suburban, Tahoe
2005-2011 GMC Sierra, Sierra Classic, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:
Some customers may comment that they are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. In prior model years, customers were able to select "Doors Lock Manually" from the DIC. However, starting in the 2005 model year, this selection was removed.
Recommendation/Instructions:
Since the 2005 model year, all BCM's (Body Control Modules) are programmed from the factory to lock all doors when the transmission is shifted into gear or vehicle speed is greater than 8 mph (13 km/h). There is no option to disable the auto door locks from the factory, but if an owner wishes to have the auto door locks disabled the following procedure can be performed by the dealership:
Note: Use the appropriate procedure below (either 1 or 2) for the Year and Model vehicle you are working.
1. Use the following procedure to disable the auto door locks on the models listed below:
2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
2007-2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado (new body style), Suburban, Tahoe
2007-2011 GMC Sierra (new body style), Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL
A. Reprogram the BCM with updated calibrations currently available in Tis2Web. When viewing the "Calibration Selection" screen in Tis2Web, select "locking" (should be highlighted in Red) and pick the calibration listed as "(Per Customer Request Only) Auto door locks off, option no longer in DIC".
Note: For the 2010 and 2011 Model year the calibrations are no longer selectable in TIS2WEB and Techline Customer Support (800-828-XXXX) must be contacted to obtain the calibrations.
B. After reprogramming the BCM, use the DIC controls (RPO UK3) to scroll through the personalization settings to the "Auto Door Lock" feature. There will be two different settings: "Lock with speed" or "Lock in gear". You will notice there is NO new setting but also there will be no "check This PI was superseded to update model years. Please discard PIT3189N. marks" next to any of the settings. This means the auto door lock feature is disabled. If there is a "check mark" next to one of the "Auto Door Lock" selections then the only way to remove the "check mark" is to scroll to "Factory Settings" and select "Restore", this will remove the "check mark" thus disabling the "Auto Door Lock" feature.
Note: Please keep in mind that if "Factory Settings Restored" is selected it will change all of the other personalization settings back to the factory settings and they will need to be reset back to the owner's preferences.
On vehicles without the DIC controls, once the BCM is reprogrammed with the new calibration the "Auto Door Locks" will be disabled and there is no way to turn the Auto Door Locks back on unless the BCM is reprogrammed with the previous calibration.
2. Use the following procedure to disable the auto door locks on the models listed below:
2006 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe
2006-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic (old body style)
2006-2007 GMC Sierra Classic (old body style)
2006 GMC Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL
Note: NO new calibrations are available for the 2005 models or vehicles with manual transmissions.
A. Reprogram the BCM with updated calibrations currently available in Tis2Web. When at the "Calibration Selection" screen in Tis2Web select "locking" (should be highlighted in Red) and pick the calibration listed "(Per customer request only) Auto Door Lock option ENABLED on DIC".
B. After reprogramming the BCM, vehicles with Steering Wheel Controls (RPO UK3) can use the controls to scroll through the personalization setting to the "Auto Door Lock" feature. There will be a new "Manual" selection now available to choose, along with the two previous selections "In Gear" and "With Speed".
C. After reprogramming the BCM, vehicles without Steering Wheel Controls will need to enter the door lock programming mode procedure located in section 2 of the owner's manual. Once in the programming mode press the lock side of the driver's power door lock switch, you will hear either one, two or NO chimes. One chime indicates you are in Setting 1 (lock in gear), Two chimes you are in Setting 2 (lock with speed) and NO chimes you are in Setting 3 (Manual). Continue to press the door lock switch to scroll through the 3 different selections until you hear the desired setting and then exit the programming mode by turning the ignition key on.
Models: 2005-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
2005-2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Silverado Classic, Suburban, Tahoe
2005-2011 GMC Sierra, Sierra Classic, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:
Some customers may comment that they are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. In prior model years, customers were able to select "Doors Lock Manually" from the DIC. However, starting in the 2005 model year, this selection was removed.
Recommendation/Instructions:
Since the 2005 model year, all BCM's (Body Control Modules) are programmed from the factory to lock all doors when the transmission is shifted into gear or vehicle speed is greater than 8 mph (13 km/h). There is no option to disable the auto door locks from the factory, but if an owner wishes to have the auto door locks disabled the following procedure can be performed by the dealership:
Note: Use the appropriate procedure below (either 1 or 2) for the Year and Model vehicle you are working.
1. Use the following procedure to disable the auto door locks on the models listed below:
2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
2007-2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado (new body style), Suburban, Tahoe
2007-2011 GMC Sierra (new body style), Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL
A. Reprogram the BCM with updated calibrations currently available in Tis2Web. When viewing the "Calibration Selection" screen in Tis2Web, select "locking" (should be highlighted in Red) and pick the calibration listed as "(Per Customer Request Only) Auto door locks off, option no longer in DIC".
Note: For the 2010 and 2011 Model year the calibrations are no longer selectable in TIS2WEB and Techline Customer Support (800-828-XXXX) must be contacted to obtain the calibrations.
B. After reprogramming the BCM, use the DIC controls (RPO UK3) to scroll through the personalization settings to the "Auto Door Lock" feature. There will be two different settings: "Lock with speed" or "Lock in gear". You will notice there is NO new setting but also there will be no "check This PI was superseded to update model years. Please discard PIT3189N. marks" next to any of the settings. This means the auto door lock feature is disabled. If there is a "check mark" next to one of the "Auto Door Lock" selections then the only way to remove the "check mark" is to scroll to "Factory Settings" and select "Restore", this will remove the "check mark" thus disabling the "Auto Door Lock" feature.
Note: Please keep in mind that if "Factory Settings Restored" is selected it will change all of the other personalization settings back to the factory settings and they will need to be reset back to the owner's preferences.
On vehicles without the DIC controls, once the BCM is reprogrammed with the new calibration the "Auto Door Locks" will be disabled and there is no way to turn the Auto Door Locks back on unless the BCM is reprogrammed with the previous calibration.
2. Use the following procedure to disable the auto door locks on the models listed below:
2006 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe
2006-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic (old body style)
2006-2007 GMC Sierra Classic (old body style)
2006 GMC Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL
Note: NO new calibrations are available for the 2005 models or vehicles with manual transmissions.
A. Reprogram the BCM with updated calibrations currently available in Tis2Web. When at the "Calibration Selection" screen in Tis2Web select "locking" (should be highlighted in Red) and pick the calibration listed "(Per customer request only) Auto Door Lock option ENABLED on DIC".
B. After reprogramming the BCM, vehicles with Steering Wheel Controls (RPO UK3) can use the controls to scroll through the personalization setting to the "Auto Door Lock" feature. There will be a new "Manual" selection now available to choose, along with the two previous selections "In Gear" and "With Speed".
C. After reprogramming the BCM, vehicles without Steering Wheel Controls will need to enter the door lock programming mode procedure located in section 2 of the owner's manual. Once in the programming mode press the lock side of the driver's power door lock switch, you will hear either one, two or NO chimes. One chime indicates you are in Setting 1 (lock in gear), Two chimes you are in Setting 2 (lock with speed) and NO chimes you are in Setting 3 (Manual). Continue to press the door lock switch to scroll through the 3 different selections until you hear the desired setting and then exit the programming mode by turning the ignition key on.
So I will have to print this off and take it to a dealer to do this?
motorhead327
VIP Member
fourbarrel said:
That's what I was afraid of. 