Auto door unlock

[Phrede]

I just discovered this and thought it a little odd. I expect it is operating as designed.

I stopped to pick up a passenger and put the car in park (engine running). The passenger door would not open (locked). I pressed the interior door button, no difference. The drivers door opened fine and I got out with the fob in my pocket, walked around the car, and the passenger door opened fine. Hmm, OK we all know sometimes this car gets "confused" and there are anomalies that come and go, just deal with it.

Then, arriving at the destination the passenger was locked in, the door would not open. Not really having used the manual door unlock buttons it took a second to find it and unlock the door, which worked. I then found the setting for the auto door unlock that I changed from "Driver Only" to "Both" and things started working like what I was used to. I'm not sure how that had changed or how long it had been set that way but do know it hasn't always been that way. Most of the time my passenger has no thumbs to press the button despite having four legs.

Finally, I get to the real point of the post.... Would it not be reasonable to think that the door would open from the inside regardless of the lock status? When is it necessary to lock someone in? Is this some kind of "child-proof" lock?

An aggravation that I noticed once before, but can accept for safety reasons, was that if the door is accidentally not fully closed you must stop before attempting to open and re-close the door.

 

[GizmoQ]

I just discovered this and thought it a little odd. I expect it is operating as designed.

I stopped to pick up a passenger and put the car in park (engine running). The passenger door would not open (locked). I pressed the interior door button, no difference. The drivers door opened fine and I got out with the fob in my pocket, walked around the car, and the passenger door opened fine. Hmm, OK we all know sometimes this car gets "confused" and there are anomalies that come and go, just deal with it.

Then, arriving at the destination the passenger was locked in, the door would not open. Not really having used the manual door unlock buttons it took a second to find it and unlock the door, which worked. I then found the setting for the auto door unlock that I changed from "Driver Only" to "Both" and things started working like what I was used to. I'm not sure how that had changed or how long it had been set that way but do know it hasn't always been that way. Most of the time my passenger has no thumbs to press the button despite having four legs.

Finally, I get to the real point of the post.... Would it not be reasonable to think that the door would open from the inside regardless of the lock status? When is it necessary to lock someone in? Is this some kind of "child-proof" lock?

An aggravation that I noticed once before, but can accept for safety reasons, was that if the door is accidentally not fully closed you must stop before attempting to open and re-close the door.

PJ swears the car is out to get her. Sometimes the door opens sometimes, not. Especially when her hands are full. She takes it in stride, "I'd expect nothing less from The Mistress." And that quote is when she's being polite.

I don't know about the passenger door, but you don't have to put it in park to open the door - just hit the unlock button. I usually hit it twice and viola!

I also have gotten into a routine of telling new passengers about their safety/comfort procedures before starting the motor (like the ejection seat handle, spare lighter receptacle, spare USB ports, A/C controls for them, etc.)

 

[Phrede]

I don't know about the passenger door, but you don't have to put it in park to open the door - just hit the unlock button. I usually hit it twice and viola!

THX

I didn't try that. I think yesterday was the first time I have ever touched the lock/unlock button since everything is so automatic. Basically never think about locking or unlocking the doors. It just happens.

Have only had the door not shut once, ever.

When it rains it pours...... Had to replace a fob battery today. BTW, CR2032

 

[onalaska]

These cars will spoil and annoy you at the same time. Mine has to be in Park for the passenger door to unlock, makes sense. I bought a Jeep a few months ago and have left the lights on twice and completely run the battery down. First vehicle I have had that doesn't turn the lights off automatically in over 10 years!

 

[05 GRAND DADDY]

I believe I seen we're you can set the passenger door to unlock in drive check your manual!


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[ChicagoDave]

Fred,

In my numorous cars that I have owned over the years (GM being a majority), I have noticed that GM typically will not "auto unlock" a door from the inside if the doors are locked (but most of the FORDS that I have owned have done that - and Chryslers). Not sure the logic behind either - but apparently the different manufacturers have different views on it. JMHO

 

[Phrede]

Fred,

In my numorous cars that I have owned over the years (GM being a majority), I have noticed that GM typically will not "auto unlock" a door from the inside if the doors are locked (but most of the FORDS that I have owned have done that - and Chryslers). Not sure the logic behind either - but apparently the different manufacturers have different views on it. JMHO

A good point, thanks. This is my first GM product, ever!

 

[Kennadian]

Tricky door lock

A good point, thanks. This is my first GM product, ever!

I find sometimes that the driver door is less responsive to the fob than the passenger door. The lock seems to be sluggish on the driver's door and it often takes a couple of tugs to get it open. Any solutions out there? I am assuming that my fob battery is fine.

 

[cubby558]

May be the pressure pad on the door. I replaced mine a few years back and that did the trick. There was also a problem with the sensing area of the antenna's 'looking for the fob'. I believe there was a software update for that.

The door pads are available and easy to replace. Not too expensive either, so you might try that.

I find sometimes that the driver door is less responsive to the fob than the passenger door. The lock seems to be sluggish on the driver's door and it often takes a couple of tugs to get it open. Any solutions out there? I am assuming that my fob battery is fine.