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Doors lock when I start car

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by new08owner, Dec 16, 2010.

  1. new08owner

    new08owner New Member

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    After going through a car wash my Prius has started locking all doors when I start the car and unlocking driver's and passenger front doors when I turn it off. :confused: Kind of wondering how this could happen, but since I like it that way I don't really want to change it back. Is there a way to toggle this and can I change it so that rear doors and hatchback unlock also when I turn the car off?

    Scott
     
    #1 new08owner, Dec 16, 2010
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    You must have a aftermarket kit on it. The prius doesn't have this option from the factory. Check the person you bought it from if possible.
     
    #2 boppo, Dec 16, 2010
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    Consider yourself lucky. That be kewl!
     
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    Nope, it was a Hertz rental out in California.
     
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    Oh ok, thatz not as kewl.
     
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    As was said its not a standard option on the prius. Look for a switch near the drivers kick plate or under the dash. One of my other cars has the add on and theres a switch to disable it. It probably got kicked when the car wash dude vacuumed the car.
     
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    Bingo! Right under the hood release there is a Karr security systems device with a wire going up under the dash. I push the button on it and it seems to do nothing. If I hold the button on while starting the car a light on the device comes on, but I don't know what it does. I guess I will contact Karr and find out how to operate the security device.
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    Where did you get all those mods listed in your sig line?


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