Q: 2001 corolla can i disable auto lock / unlock function? It locks when i turn key to ON, and unlocks when i turn the ignition to of

asked by on January 26, 2018

Car unlocks when i turn key to off, then locks when i turn key to ON. I want this disabled. Thanks.

My car has 105000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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