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New Honda Pilot 2007 - Door Lock Question...
by pilotnewbie
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Feb 11, 2007 (12:29 pm)
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Just picked up a 2007 EX-L Pilot last week. So far, I love it. Drove an Explorer previously - the Pilot drives much better. Also, I'm 6'5" and I fit nicely even with moonroof.
Anyway, much to my surprise (and my wife) the doors dont auto-lock when the car goes into motion. I called the dealership I purchased it from and they said it cant be done. I called another dealrship (about 50 miles away) they said its a simple programming update - just come on by???
Looked through the manual and dont see mention of this feature. Driving us crazy as our last 3 cars had this feature and we end up driving around without locking the doors.
Seems like a saftey feature they'd want. None of the reviews I read prior to purchasing complained about not having this features - which surprises me.
So just wodnering....
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Re: New Honda Pilot 2007 - Door Lock Question... [pilotnewbie]
by ffxbuyr
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Feb 20, 2007 (2:26 am)
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Replying to: pilotnewbie (Feb 11, 2007 12:29 pm)
Pilotnewbie ~ we have the same car and noted this problem. You are right, I end up driving with unlocked doors because our other cars lock automatically. Did you get an answer to this problem? I tried to call my dealer and left a message (I guess it's a pretty busy weekend) but he has not called me back. Thanks!
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Re: New Honda Pilot 2007 - Door Lock Question... [ffxbuyr]
by pilotnewbie
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Feb 20, 2007 (6:54 am)
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Replying to: ffxbuyr (Feb 20, 2007 2:26 am)
I had one dealer (about 50 miles away) tell me that he "thought" they could program this feature. However, the dealer I bought the Pilot from finally called me back and said its not an option on the Pilot. Only the Ridgeline and CRV can support this options. Seems a bit ridiculous to me.
Let me know if you find out anything to the contrary.
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Re: New Honda Pilot 2007 - Door Lock Question... [pilotnewbie]
by ffxbuyr
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Feb 21, 2007 (6:22 am)
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Replying to: pilotnewbie (Feb 20, 2007 6:54 am)
Pilotnewbie ~ I dropped off our Pilot at the dealer (they are fixing a scratch that was there when we took the car) and also requested them to put install/program the door lock option. The service dept guy just called to say this is not available in the Pilot, only the ridgeline. You are right, this is ridiculous. It also does not have daytime running lights, which I like on my Camry. I didn't even think to check for these features - I just assumed most new cars would have them. Had I known, I probably would have taken a second look at the Toyota Highlander. Oh, well.
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Re: New Honda Pilot 2007 - Door Lock Question... [ffxbuyr]
by bcool
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Feb 24, 2007 (12:17 pm)
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Replying to: ffxbuyr (Feb 21, 2007 6:22 am)
We just bought a new Pilot EX-L and I was suckered into buying an additional aftermarket alarm system. I'm not too crazy about it, but it does allow you to program the auto door lock and unlock feature, among other things. Unlike most cars, which auto lock when they get rolling, this one autolocks when you turn the ignition on. My wife's not to crazy about this, because she sometimes starts the car, and then wants to get get out to get something she forgot - and the doors are locked. It might be a matter of getting used to it. In the event that you're interested in it, see the website: www.karrsecurity.com/auto.htm. You can also google it and find some interesting comments on the web. The Hondapilot.org forum has a discussion about it.
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Re: New Honda Pilot 2007 - Door Lock Question... [bcool]
by ffxbuyr
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Feb 28, 2007 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: bcool (Feb 24, 2007 12:17 pm)
Thanks, bcool. I checked out karrsecurity.com. Autolocking when I start the engine would not work for me because in cold weather (we live in the Northeast) I have to start the car to warm it up, then go back to the house to get my toddler. This means I would have to unlock all doors to get us all inside the car, and remember to relock before we move. Aaargh! Technology has turned me into an idot, unable to remember to do sensible things that I have been able to do before 
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Daytime running lights
by rceggl
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Mar 10, 2007 (6:16 pm)
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Is this true, the 07 Pilot does not have Daytime Running Lights. I find this unbelievable. I was going to buy a Pilot at the end of next week. This really baffles me.
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Re: Daytime running lights [rceggl]
by flgirl2
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Mar 13, 2007 (9:49 am)
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Replying to: rceggl (Mar 10, 2007 6:16 pm)
The Pilot has DRL....leave your lights on and when you walk away and lock your door, they will stay on for 5 seconds or so and then automatically turn off. All previous pilots have had this and the '07 does as well as I've just purchased another.
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Re: Daytime running lights [flgirl2]
by ffxbuyr
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Mar 19, 2007 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: flgirl2 (Mar 13, 2007 9:49 am)
Sorry flgirl2, my definition of daytime running lights (like my Camry version) are just the slightly dimmer headlights (with no tail lights) that you leave on to increase your visibility during daytime driving. With the Pilot, you can leave your headlights on during the day and drive around with it, but because your tail lights will also be on, you will just look like someone who forgot to turn your headlights off.
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Re: Daytime running lights [ffxbuyr]
by flgirl2
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Mar 21, 2007 (7:13 am)
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Replying to: ffxbuyr (Mar 19, 2007 10:30 am)
Okay, so they are technically not DRL's, but it essentially has the same effect driving head-on. It's nice not to have to turn them on. How is it a problem to "appear" like you forgot to turn your headlights from behind?....who cares?
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