I tired searching for the answer with no luck, so this n00b will post it here.

I just inherited a 2003 TL and would like to change the default power lock behavior if possible to be like my 2003 Lexus ES300.

On the Lexus, when it's put into gear, the power locks automatically lock. When you put it back into park, the locks automatically unlock. Seems straight forward, but that's not how they work on my TL. Instead, I'm constantly hitting the lock pop-up by the window and locking all my doors while driving. When I stop, I have to then hit the power unlock button.

It's not huge issue by any means, but if it's possible to reprogram the lock behavior (myself or at the dealer), that would be preferable.

Thanks!

 

you will get used to the switch locations soon enough and stop hitting the lock

Its good to drive with the doors locked anyway--keeps the crazy person from opening the door and yanking you out--goodbye TL!!

Have a read of the owner manual since you are the full time driver of it now- learn all the tricks

the remote does all it can do without some investment in aftermarket alarm

 

if i'm not mistaken the doors lock once you start the car and will unlock once you turn the ignition off.

 

different years have different systems and upgrades
The 01 doesnt lock me in

 

our cars have auto lock?

 

We don't have an autolock.

 

really? that sucks! maybe its the aftermarket alarm. it was installed when i bought the car. hmm...

 

You could always buy i newer actuator not sure if they make an auto for ur year but its an easy thing to add

 

every one on here (at least for the acuras) has power door locks so it is not a problem with an actuater

but yeah i think we cannot change the behavior on our cars

and 9932 it is more then likely your aftermarket alarm that is locking the doors when put into drive

 

well that rocks for me!
sorry about the rest of you guys

 

but i like it when i unlock my car it goes to my memory seat position better

 

^not for us 99-01'ers

 

<(in red)

 

oh that was a low blow, but i dont share my car with anyone so ha