Pontiac Repair: Automatic Locks, automatic door locks, power door locks


Question
QUESTION: My automatic locks do not work is there a fuse that I have to replace?

ANSWER: Hi Robert:

what model and year car is this? It makes a difference as to what type of car/van it is. do the regular power door locks work if you use the switch on the door?


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QUESTION: It is a 2004 Pontiac Grand AM 4dr. Sorry I left the info. out of the first question.

Answer
Try this:
Programmable automatic power door locks are intended to provide enhanced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking doors. This feature lets you program your power door locks to one of four modes.

Customizing the Automatic Door Locks on Vehicles with an Automatic Transaxle:
   •  Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). The doors will remain locked unless manually unlocked or the lock button is pressed. All doors will unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK (P) and the key is turned to OFF.

   •  Mode 2: This mode is only available on vehicle's equipped with a remote keyless entry transmitter. All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver's door will unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK (P) and the key is turned to OFF.

   •  Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock.

   •  Mode 4: No automatic door lock or unlock.

Customizing the Automatic Door Locks on Vehicles with a Manual Transaxle:
   •  Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The doors will remain locked unless manually unlocked or the lock button is pressed. All doors will unlock when the transaxle is shifted into REVERSE (R) and the key is turned to OFF.

   •  Mode 2: This mode is only available on vehicle's equipped with a remote keyless entry transmitter. All doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Only the driver's door will unlock when the transaxle is shifted into REVERSE (R) and the key is turned to OFF.

   •  Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). No automatic door unlock.

   •  Mode 4: No automatic door lock or unlock.

Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed in Mode 1. To determine the current mode or to change to a different mode, do the following:

Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in REVERSE (R) with the parking brake engaged and turn the ignition to ON.
Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch for 10 seconds. Release the switch when you hear the chime.
Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in. You can change the mode by pressing and holding LOCK on the power door lock switch (two chimes for Mode 2, three chimes for Mode 3 and four chimes for Mode 4).
Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the mode you want.
The mode you selected is now set.