bertie1249 Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 Decided to wash the car today, as it was a bit cloudy but still very hot. Unlocked the car and after about a minute the car locked itself. Each time I unlocked it, the car would self lock. Annoying when I was trying to wash the mirrors at the same time, as they kept on folding back. This didn’t happen when I first bought the car, but I’ve noticed it happening the last three occasions I’ve washed the car. Is this normal? Any ideas much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stobsie Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 After unlocking the car are you opening any of the doors? bertie1249 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 If you don’t open a door after unlocking then the car will automatically lock again after a short time. Best thing to do when washing the car is unlock it (open a door then close it) and then take your keys and put them out of range otherwise you get the mirrors flapping in and out like an exuberant puppy. bertie1249, golf7.5r and Stobsie 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertie1249 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 Oh what a stupid question, feel a right fool now🫢🫣🙄🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertie1249 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, Stobsie said: After unlocking the car are you opening any of the doors? No I didn’t open the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 Just now, bertie1249 said: Oh what a stupid question, feel a right fool now🫢🫣🙄🙄 Don’t feel daft, pretty sure we’ve all learned it the hard way. 😄 bertie1249 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stobsie Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, bertie1249 said: No I didn’t open the door. Ok that explains it then and you have no issue as it’s a security feature to stop you accidentally unlocking the car and leaving it unsecured. bertie1249 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertie1249 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 And the idiot of the day………goes to gregozedobe, Booth11, LouCyffer and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCyffer Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 It’s 30 seconds after unlocking that it locks again if you don’t open a door. It’s caught me out several times as well 🤣 bertie1249 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastandy Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 At least its an easy fix!! bertie1249 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregozedobe Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 22 hours ago, Booth11 said: Best thing to do when washing the car is unlock it (open a door then close it) and then take your keys and put them out of range otherwise you get the mirrors flapping in and out like an exuberant puppy. That's what I do as well. If you have the key close to the car just water on the door handles can sometimes lock/unlock the car as it seems to trigger the sensors for keyless entry/locking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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