Automatic Locks Concept

Hi Gang,

I tried this in the Prius Modifications forum but did not get any feedback so I'm trying the thread here.

As many have mentioned, the Prius does not come with an automatic door lock function. At least, I could not get it on my 2007 model. I purchased the Coastal modification kit and it is programmed to lock the doors when the car reaches 15 mph. However, what I really want is a system that works like my Oldsmobile does. That is, lock all the doors automatically when I put the car in drive, and unlock all the doors when I put the car in park. This is a mode I feel safest with.

I'm pretty sure I could get this to work in combination with the kit I already have from Coastal, by adding some diodes and resistors. The park and drive switches are both momentary so the basic function is already what I need. Has anyone done this or do you have any other similar ideas for this concept?

Thanks in advance
Steve

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