Doors locks stop working when the transmission is shifted into drive

Tiny
CPERRY54
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  • 2000 LEXUS RX 300
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
My doors don’t lock once in gear.
Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 AT 12:10 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Do you mean they don't lock if you use the button or key (manual) or that they don't lock when you shift into drive or are in motion (auto-locking)? The auto-locking is something that you can program in most cars. However, Toyota decided that they don't trust the owners and instead require a scan tool to access those settings on your car. Other door lock settings can also be altered using the scan tool.
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 AT 12:53 PM
Tiny
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How much will it cost to have it programed?
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Friday, June 4th, 2021 AT 3:42 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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That would depend on where you take it. Some shops have scan tools that can do it and would likely charge less than a dealer but it all depends on where you are and what they charge for labor. I know around my area it would be a flat charge at the minimum half hour so about $50.00. Was it locking before this? If so what changed between then and now?
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Friday, June 4th, 2021 AT 6:16 PM

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