So my vehicle unlocks itself.

[Andrew.Glose]

I have a '96 Nissan Pathfinder and recently, I've been noticing that my vehicle is unlocked when I go to get in it, when I know I've locked it after using it. So the other day, I lock the car while I'm standing near, and it unlocks itself right in front of me.

Does anyone know how to disengage the electronic locking system on this vehicle?

There seems to be a clicking sound coming from under the steering wheel whenever I lock/unlock anything, and whenever it's about to unlock itself...I've tried removing the fuses for the "keyless entry 1" and "keyless entry 2" slots under the hood. No luck.

Any help would be hot...

Andrew

[allexcosta]

I suspect a malfunction in the microswitches in the drivers door latch. It may be due to a slightly loose connection to the switches that causes a short. I would first try disconnecting the battery to see if the BCM resets itself as this is sometimes the cause of the problem. If not, then you will need to remove the door panel and inspect the switches for corrosion or a loose wire connection.

[Andrew.Glose]

Originally Posted by allexcosta

I suspect a malfunction in the microswitches in the drivers door latch. It may be due to a slightly loose connection to the switches that causes a short. I would first try disconnecting the battery to see if the BCM resets itself as this is sometimes the cause of the problem. If not, then you will need to remove the door panel and inspect the switches for corrosion or a loose wire connection.

Thanks, man. I'm on it as soon as the sun comes up.

Andrew

[Asa Samuel]

Where do you live? where is this car parked exactly?

[Bob Lee (QSC)]

Your vehicle is mocking you. It must be disciplined.

[NJL]

"bad truck! baaad truck!"

[MonetBass]

Sounds to me like your car thinks the key is still in the ignition. My Nissan product will unlock itself if the key is in the ignition but the car is not started. So that I won't stupidly lock the keys in.

[NJL]

yeah, my xterra is like that..

[AlembicPlayer]

unacceptable

it must be destroyed

[NJL]

hahahaha

[Bob Lee (QSC)]

Originally Posted by MonetBass

Sounds to me like your car thinks the key is still in the ignition. My Nissan product will unlock itself if the key is in the ignition but the car is not started. So that I won't stupidly lock the keys in.

That's an interesting point.

Andrew, do you have or can you get a set of wiring diagrams for your Pathfinder (you can usually find them in a repair manual for the vehicle, including those from Haynes, Chilton's, et al)? Check for a "key inserted" bus or something like that. Check the voltage on it when the key is inserted and when it's not. It should probably be about +12V when the key is inserted in the ignition switch, and 0V when it's removed. If the voltage doesn't change, then the problem is probably a little microswitch inside the ignition lock cylinder. Depending on the vehicle, the microswitch is probably not replaceable by itself; you would probably need a new ignition switch and/or lock cylinder, but you should be able to determine that from a repair manual.

[grimacingreaper]

could be a door not closing correctly! my car will unlock itself if one of the doors is open, im constantly trapping something in the door and not being able to visibly see the door is open. i then spend the next few minutes looking puzzled at it whilst trying to lock it. then i finally realise that the door must be open.

[lousybassplayer]

You have the wrong auto insurance according to something I saw on tv recently. Change it and your car will get back in line.

[hover]

Originally Posted by lousybassplayer

You have the wrong auto insurance according to something I saw on tv recently. Change it and your car will get back in line.

outstanding, hahahaha... yeah, if the tires automatically flatten and the keys start flying out of the ignition, yup.

[Gubna]

I once heard a car talk...

"your door is a jar". no, it's a door.

this is all you gotta know: Knight Rider

[NJL]

when i turn off my xterra, some beeping noise happens and it reminds me of the "pizza! pizza!" sound Little Caesar used to say on the old Little Cesar's commercials.

[lousybassplayer]

Hover, I wonder if that is a regional commercial since you got it instantly and the others didn't (or it just wasn't funny enough to comment on). Uggh. I may have failed again, but instead I'll chalk it up to regional humor just to make myself feel better.

[Jim Campbell]

Originally Posted by Andrew.Glose

I have a '96 Nissan Pathfinder and recently, I've been noticing that my vehicle is unlocked when I go to get in it, when I know I've locked it after using it. So the other day, I lock the car while I'm standing near, and it unlocks itself right in front of me.

Does anyone know how to disengage the electronic locking system on this vehicle?

There seems to be a clicking sound coming from under the steering wheel whenever I lock/unlock anything, and whenever it's about to unlock itself...I've tried removing the fuses for the "keyless entry 1" and "keyless entry 2" slots under the hood. No luck.

Any help would be hot...

Andrew

before you spend any dough be sure that you are not accidentally hitting the keychain remote

[Bob Lee (QSC)]

Massachusetts is its own auto insurance universe. I discovered that ~20 years ago when I worked in Westfield and my wife worked in East Longmeadow, and we considered moving closer to our jobs. It was a lesser hassle to stay in Connecticut.

[lousybassplayer]

They actually just recently extended the priveledge to the populace of having whatever insurance company they want. I think. Legally I am a resident of Maine so I don't concern myself with this states asinine laws.