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Old Jan 7, 2026 | 04:29 AM
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Question Disable Door Auto Lock Function '02 LS430

I need some advice on how to disable the automatic door lock function on my '02 LS430 (base) that does not have Nav (and screen) installed. I haven't been able to find anything through Google or Youtube.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Old Jan 7, 2026 | 05:31 AM
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I could not find a way to do it in Techstream, I believe it's dealer-only, where Techstream can do the steering wheel motor adjustment. Same on my SC430
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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 02:20 AM
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Techstream controls all of that, assuming that this is what you are talking about.
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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TOORED
I need some advice on how to disable the automatic door lock function on my '02 LS430 (base) that does not have Nav (and screen) installed. I haven't been able to find anything through Google or Youtube.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Pick up this Creader, it gives you access to Techstream functions. I’ve adjusted how my locks open, steering wheel, programmed a new smart key etc.
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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 05:41 AM
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My understanding is that the crash testing is done with the doors locked so the default function is to always lock the doors.
Lexus (and others) permit the choice of 1) when you shift out of Park or 2) when you drive over (X) MPH.
Reviewing the page BigBoomer provided appears to confirm that there is no Cancel Auto Lock setting.
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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 06:43 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I would like to disable the auto lock function all together (and the doors only lock when manually commanded) but it appears that may not be possible on this vehicle, even with a Creador. It appears that you can only swap between modes of auto lock but not disable it.
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Old Jan 9, 2026 | 03:39 AM
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In Techstream set
AUTO LOCK (ONCE) to OFF (disables Locking above a certain speed)
LOCK/SHIFT BRKE to OFF (disables locking when shifting out of Park)

That should disable ALL automatic locking of the doors when driving.
Mine is set that way as I have never been a fan of AUTO LOCK.
If I want to lock all 4 doors, I have a button on the drivers door armrest for that.
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Old Jan 9, 2026 | 06:17 AM
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Wonder if he is also talking about auto lock if fob unlock pushed and doors or trunk not opened and both auto lock. I know there is a setting for time but not sure off. I like that if fob pushed accidently.
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