Why is my Jeep Cherokee door not locking?

Why is my Jeep Cherokee door not locking?

The culprit is the circuit board in the door that runs the electro-mechanical locking system. Essentially, the board fails in a way that makes the central locking system think the doors should be locked. I suspect something similar is happening in your Jeep, only it thinks the doors should be unlocked.

How can I unlock my Jeep with remote key?

I park the truck to get out. I put it in “Park”, turn off the truck, remove the key, open the door, get out of the truck, close the door et then I try to lock the doors using my remote key but nothing happens. I can try 1, 2, 3 or 10 times to lock/unlock, nothing happens at all.

Is there a problem with my Jeep Wrangler?

My problem is known to Jeep. They are looking into it. They have the same issue with the Caliber and the Wrangler. Some people are, like me, unable to lock the doors until they put the key back in the ignition then remove it again then are able to lock the doors.

Why is my Jeep fob remote not working?

Guess it’s the WCM (whatever that is) within the Jeep. Wireless control module… Typically if a dealer needs to reset something there is another underlying cause… Not that I would have ANY idea what that is over the interwebz. Personally I have never had to reset a wcm to repair a key problem.

I park the truck to get out. I put it in “Park”, turn off the truck, remove the key, open the door, get out of the truck, close the door et then I try to lock the doors using my remote key but nothing happens. I can try 1, 2, 3 or 10 times to lock/unlock, nothing happens at all.

Why does my Jeep think the key is still in the ignition?

It’s like the Jeep thinks the key is still in the ignition. Sometimes it will revert back to normal for a few days, then back to acting retarded.

What should I do if my door lock is not working?

If you need to have this door lock and power loss checked, consider YourMechanic, as a certified mechanic can come to your home or office to inspect the issue for you and make or suggest the necessary repairs. The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified.

How do you turn off door chime with key out of ignition?

When I pull up somewhere, I have to stop, turn the key off, open the door so all the locks unlock, shut the door, hit the door lock button on the door (relocking all the doors), then when I reopen the door all the other door locks stay locked. At that point I can manually lock the drivers door and get out.