Auto locks when starting

[swidd]

Hi

wondering if anyone have thought about adding a feature to the yaris like most more expensive cars have: when you begin driving and reach like 5 or 10 mph, the power locks automatically engage...

Would this require much wiring, would it be possible to take speed from a gps instead of wiring into speed sensor wiring? And better yet, could a device simply transmit a remote key lock signal, triggered by gps, and thus be entirely standalone and not require cutting wires at all?

And, the six hundred dollar question, can I buy a device like this off eBay?

[SilverBack]

I have the Power Package, so mine locks as soon as you turn the key in the ignition right before start. I suppose you can build something like this, but be warned it could take-up alot of time and money

[Palmer812]

Most aftermarket keyless entry systems and alarms have ignition controlled locks that will lock when you turn the key to the ignition position and unlock when you cut the ignition switch off. You can buy a good keyless entry system for less than $40-$50.

[swidd]

Well I have the power package, and it doesn't lock automatically. Is this a malfunction?

[127.0.0.1]

would a techstream be able to program factory power locks to do this ?

should be all in the code

[CTScott]

would a techstream be able to program factory power locks to do this ?

should be all in the code

In TechStream, the body ECU doesn't have an option for autolock, but with techstream you can send a simple CAN message to body ECU to lock or unlock the doors. So, it would be very possible to create a device to do this based on speed, etc.

Though, the easiest/cheapest method is definitely to add a cheap alarm or remote starter which has the ability to lock when the car is started.

[bronsin]

Please I dont want any stuff like this on my next Yaris/car. It only breaks after five or six years and costs $$$ to fix. I can lock my own doors even at 53!

[yarrr]

Man, my friend's jetta would do this, and his door locks were these jagged little pieces of crap. If you had your arm on the door when he hit 10, that sucker was taking skin off.. lol

Serious question though, if the car loses power do the doors unlock?? I've never been mugged on the freeway, but I drive by bodies of water quite often.

[CTScott]

Man, my friend's jetta would do this, and his door locks were these jagged little pieces of crap. If you had your arm on the door when he hit 10, that sucker was taking skin off.. lol

Serious question though, if the car loses power do the doors unlock?? I've never been mugged on the freeway, but I drive by bodies of water quite often.

Once they're locked they stay locked until you hit the switch (or manually unlock them). A sudden loss of power won't unlock them since the lock/unlock motor has to actually be driven to change state.

[bobolinko]

Hi

wondering if anyone have thought about adding a feature to the yaris like most more expensive cars have: when you begin driving and reach like 5 or 10 mph, the power locks automatically engage...

Would this require much wiring, would it be possible to take speed from a gps instead of wiring into speed sensor wiring? And better yet, could a device simply transmit a remote key lock signal, triggered by gps, and thus be entirely standalone and not require cutting wires at all?

And, the six hundred dollar question, can I buy a device like this off eBay?

I designed and installed this and it works fine for me....

http://www.scikotics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92802

[Yaris Hilton]

I have the Power Package, so mine locks as soon as you turn the key in the ignition right before start. I suppose you can build something like this, but be warned it could take-up alot of time and money

I've got the Power Package, and my doors don't lock themselves when I start up. I'd've heard them clunk.

[Rain]

I have the Power Package, so mine locks as soon as you turn the key in the ignition right before start.

Mine does the same thing.

[CTScott]

I did designed and installed this and it works fine for me....

http://www.scikotics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92802

Nice solution!

By the way, I noticed the discussion of the auto off headlights in the thread. Here's my solution for that for the Yaris. It would definitely work for Scions as well:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14427&highlight=headlights+key

[R2D2]

Like swidd and Yaris Hilton I have the power package and my doors don't automatically lock. I wonder why some people's do?

Swidd, what year is your Yaris?-Yaris and I have 09s.

R2

[bobolinko]

I have the Power Package, so mine locks as soon as you turn the key in the ignition right before start. I suppose you can build something like this, but be warned it could take-up alot of time and money

I built mine for like 35 bucks using cheap Radio Shack components. My system unlocks the doors as soon as I turn the key off. It so far has been nothing but reliable, and the wife loves the security of not having anyone opening any door and hijacking the car, when driving in a parking lot by herself. It's REALLY NOT HARD TO DO... :wink:

[Yaris Hilton]

Neither is pushing the door lock button.

[Palmer812]

I have a 2010 lb with power package and mine does not lock.

[sickpuppy1]

I have a 2010 sedan with power package and mine does not either!!!???? I'd like it too, but after a few days of remembering to do it after you start the car or as soon as you get in, it becomes automatic any ways

[toy_toronto]

It's funny the Yaris comes equipped with a self-locking logic. If I push the remote unlock on my key but I don't open any doors, the car locks automatically after a couple of minutes.

I wonder how hard it is to figure out some type of a hack to apply the same logic after an engine start? :confused:


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[jefferelli]

I have a 08 3dr LB with power lock's. They do not auto lock either. I did the cheapo alarm in my 4runner and it auto locks. I do like my integrated key fob on the yaris, so I dont think I will bother adding a new locking alarm like i did for my 4runner. But the feature would be neat if it could be just "Turned on" It is odd that some peoples yari's appear to work that way.