1997 Toyota Corolla power locks-Christine revisited

TJALEF

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1997 TOYOTA COROLLA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
251,000 MILES

When you use the power lock switches (drivers or passengers) to unlock the doors, the doors instantly relock by themselves. Manually unlocking the doors via the "button" works, but within minutes, the doors will lock again. Happens when sitting still, or driving. Ignition on or off. Also happens when using the key to open the door. When you "double twist" to unlock all the doors, they instantly relock.

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MMPRINCE4000

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It could be a malfunction with the remote unit on the key ring (sending out a lock signal).

Or if there are two units one may be stuck in the seat sending out a lock signal.

These cars also have a "timer" that will lock the doors after a certain amount of time and under certain conditions.

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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 AT 7:24 AM

TJALEF

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This car doesn't have remote key locks. It is simply power door locks in the car. No key fobs or anything like that.

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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 AT 3:05 PM

MMPRINCE4000

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Then the main switch on the drivers door would be suspect.

On some Toyota's the doors will lock themselves after a certain period of time and under certain conditions.

I would check your owners manual about automatic locking.

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Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 AT 6:16 AM