My 99 came with the auto-lock enabled, and I have heard that for some
model years a key on/off sequence can toggle the feature.
Jeff Durling wrote:
> The dealer has to use their tool for the auto locks. There is no way
> around it. The security system is sold as an accessory so it's not a
> problem to add. I believe you need to buy the security module and the
> wiring harness to hook it up. It's nothing different than what they
> include in the trucks with the security system added except you don't
> get the micro chipped keys. That's a good thing since I have been told
> by a couple of dealers that they have had a lot of problems with them.
> Most dealer will tell you they need to install the kit but I did get a
> peek at a set of instruction for it and it seemed straight forward.
> Can't remember is the dealer needs to code anything though.
>
> Jeff Durling
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Ron Sobers
> Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 7:28 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Auto Locks... & security system add on
>
>
> Howdy,
> As I was going through my owners manual the other day, it stated
> that
> the truck came with the auto lock feature (where the doors will lock at
> 15MPH) - but are shipped with the option disabled, and I can go to a
> dealer
> to get it activated. Well... I hate paying them for a few minutes of
> work,
> does anybody know how to enable this lovely option myself?
> Also while on the subject - sort of - is there anyway I can add on
> the
> security system module? and where would it go? I already have keyless
> entry,
> but am looking for that little bit of added security. I have heard of so
> many cars being broken into in the last month.. it's starting to scare
> me!
>
> ~Ron .... Denver, CO
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