auto door locking 02 camry

[icehouse60]

Hello everyone, I just purchased an 02 camry le 3.0 v6 from a friend. I love this car with the exception of those door locks that automatically lock when the car is put into gear. Any way I can disable this feature?

[geoff5093]

I know there is a way to disable it, people have talked about doing certain things with the buttons to change the programming, but I dont remember what it was exactly that they did.

[kfss]

Here is TSBAX005-00 released April 2000 for all Toyota's. The procedure will probably be the same for a 2002.




April 14, 2000
Introduction As a convenience feature, the RS3000 TVIP system is programmed to automatically lock all of the vehicle’s doors (for vehicles equipped with power door locks) when the ignition key is turned to “ON” or “START”, and unlock them when the key is turned back to “ACC” or “LOCK”. The initial factory setting of this programmable feature is “ON”. For some customers however, this feature is not desirable due to instances of passenger lockout when the driver enters the vehicle first and starts the ignition.

For vehicles equipped with RS3000 TVIP, this bulletin advises the dealers to communicate the following information to the customers at vehicle delivery:

1. Inform the customers of the RS3000 system’s automatic (ignition controlled) door lock/unlock feature.
2. Inquire about the customers’ preference for it to be set “ON” or “OFF”.
3. Reprogram the feature’s setting according to the customer’s preference.


To change the feature’s operation mode, follow the programming procedures on page 2.
Verification of the Dealer–Installed Option (DIO) or Port–Installed Option (PIO) RS3000 TVIP System can easily be performed by identifying the status monitor and remote transmitter.


ACCESSORIES

(PICTURE WILL NOT POST OF THE REMOTE OR STATUS MONITOR)




Programming Procedure
AUTOMATIC (IGNITION–CONTROLLED) DOOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING FUNCTION








The factory setting for the Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking Function is “ON”. To change this feature’s operation, follow the steps below:

1. Sit in the driver’s seat with driver’s door open.
2. Insert the key into the ignition switch, and turn it to “ON” position (not “ACC”) 5 times (ON > LOCK > ON > LOCK > ON > LOCK > ON > LOCK > ON) within a 10 second period.

System Response: The STATUS MONITOR’s LED turns on, and the PIEZO BUZZER sounds once.

NOTE:

You must perform the next steps within 30 seconds.

3. Select the customer’s preferred operating mode.

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING “ON”
Programming Step Close the driver’s door.

Programming Completion Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.


System Response: The PIEZO BUZZER sounds once, and the exterior lights flash once.

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING “OFF”



Programming Step Close the driver’s door. Then open and close it one more time.

Programming Completion Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.


System Response:

The PIEZO BUZZER sounds twice, and the exterior lights flash twice.

[marc780]

This is a great tip - i always thought it was hard programmed and couldn't change it.

[icehouse60]

Thank you kfss for that valuable info icehouse60