Auto locks when starting - Toyota Yaris Forums

swidd · 05-04-2010, 07:28 PM

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 · 05-04-2010, 07:50 PM

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 · 05-04-2010, 08:22 PM

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 · 05-04-2010, 08:55 PM

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

127.0.0.1 · 05-04-2010, 09:37 PM

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

should be all in the code

CTScott · 05-04-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 127.0.0.1

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 · 05-05-2010, 07:26 PM

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 · 05-05-2010, 10:27 PM

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 · 05-05-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 06-04-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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

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

Yaris Hilton · 06-04-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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

Rain · 06-04-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverBack

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 · 06-04-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bobolinko

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/sho...headlights+key

R2D2 · 06-05-2010, 07:37 AM

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 · 06-06-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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...

Yaris Hilton · 06-06-2010, 07:25 PM

Neither is pushing the door lock button.

Palmer812 · 06-06-2010, 07:34 PM

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

sickpuppy1 · 06-06-2010, 09:03 PM

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

05-04-2010, 07:28 PM	#1
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Auto locks when starting 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?

05-04-2010, 07:50 PM	#2
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	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 __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

06-05-2010, 07:37 AM	#14
R2D2 Crazy Oil Sniffer Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009 Location: ME Posts: 498	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 __________________ "The howl was the sound of God’s casting pot, the morphing of my cells into shape, the forming of oceans out of molten premordial plasma. And I could feel it. I could cry for it. I could cry with it." -The Fitful One

06-06-2010, 09:03 PM	#18
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	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 __________________

05-04-2010, 08:22 PM	#3
Palmer812 Drives: 2010 Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 251	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.

05-04-2010, 08:55 PM	#4
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Well I have the power package, and it doesn't lock automatically. Is this a malfunction?

05-04-2010, 09:37 PM	#5
127.0.0.1 Banned Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE Posts: 672	would a techstream be able to program factory power locks to do this ? should be all in the code

05-05-2010, 07:26 PM	#7
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	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!

05-05-2010, 10:27 PM	#8
yarrr Banned Drives: 07 sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: new mexico Posts: 292	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.

06-06-2010, 07:25 PM	#16
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Neither is pushing the door lock button.

06-06-2010, 07:34 PM	#17
Palmer812 Drives: 2010 Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 251	I have a 2010 lb with power package and mine does not lock.