Groundhog day for auto lock system - Acura RL 2011 auto lock activates at low speed
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Groundhog day for auto lock system - Acura RL 2011 auto lock activates at low speed
Hello friends.
I have an RL 2011 that was in good shape until last week or so. The automatic door lock activates at low speeds probably around 9-10 mph. Gaining speed every time after I slow down, at stop sign or traffic light, all 4 doors lock. It does not seem it was unlocked at any point. When parked and locking the doors with key FOB, it didn't make the beeping sound when pressed more than once to ensure its locked. Some times, it seemed the door was not locked when I came back or didn't auto open/click the lock when I approached the handle of the driver's side door. I have extended warranty on it and plan to take it to the dealer. I changed the battery of the key FOB and the issue seemed to have resolved completely after driving couple of times. But next morning, it was back at same pace.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
JD
I have an RL 2011 that was in good shape until last week or so. The automatic door lock activates at low speeds probably around 9-10 mph. Gaining speed every time after I slow down, at stop sign or traffic light, all 4 doors lock. It does not seem it was unlocked at any point. When parked and locking the doors with key FOB, it didn't make the beeping sound when pressed more than once to ensure its locked. Some times, it seemed the door was not locked when I came back or didn't auto open/click the lock when I approached the handle of the driver's side door. I have extended warranty on it and plan to take it to the dealer. I changed the battery of the key FOB and the issue seemed to have resolved completely after driving couple of times. But next morning, it was back at same pace.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
JD
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sounds like either your driver's door lock actuator is going out or the door sensor.
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Havent had issues with it that I know of but haven't looked into this. I wonder if dealers check battery life during oil and filter change service ?
*confession- I am a novice at cars and its issues.*
*confession- I am a novice at cars and its issues.*
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The RL is notorious for eating batteries and getting unusual results. Some people have replaced their RL battery within 18 months of purchase. A good warranty is definitely worth it for this car.
Also, many, many RL owners have had issues with batteries that "tested good" but went away with a replacement.
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...battery-863206
Also, many, many RL owners have had issues with batteries that "tested good" but went away with a replacement.
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...battery-863206
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JD312493 (01-20-2017)
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Update March 2017.
I had it fixed and drove for another week just to be sure it stays fixed.
It was the door lock actuator, actually for both driver and passenger side.
They fixed the driver's side first and it still caused same issue.
I took it back and they said its the passenger side actuator too.
They fixed it and no more issues.
This was not an Acura dealer ship but a car max type place called Car Sense.
I had the bought the car with 30 k miles and extended warranty so had to take it back to this place.
Thanks to all who shared their thoughts and suggestions !
I had it fixed and drove for another week just to be sure it stays fixed.
It was the door lock actuator, actually for both driver and passenger side.
They fixed the driver's side first and it still caused same issue.
I took it back and they said its the passenger side actuator too.
They fixed it and no more issues.
This was not an Acura dealer ship but a car max type place called Car Sense.
I had the bought the car with 30 k miles and extended warranty so had to take it back to this place.
Thanks to all who shared their thoughts and suggestions !