{"id":6700,"date":"2024-03-18T19:21:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T02:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/?p=6700"},"modified":"2024-04-22T20:44:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T03:44:20","slug":"model-3-lock-walk-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/model-3-lock-walk-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Model 3 Does Not Lock When I Walk Away: Here\u2019s What To Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re a Tesla Model 3 owner, there&#8217;s a chance you may have experienced an issue with your car not locking, especially when you walk away from it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this can be frustrating, there are a few things you can do to try and fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-388b91c6     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-to-do-if-model-3-doesnt-lock\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What To Do if Model 3 Doesn\u2019t Lock<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ensure-all-doors-and-windows-are-closed\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Ensure All Doors and Windows Are Closed<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#check-if-you-have-a-faulty-seatbelt-sensor\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Check if You Have a Faulty Seatbelt Sensor<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#check-your-driver-profile-settings\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Check Your Driver Profile Settings<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#disable-battery-optimization-on-your-app\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Disable Battery Optimization on Your App<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#contact-tesla-customer-support\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Contact Tesla Customer Support<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#visit-a-tesla-service-center\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Visit a Tesla Service Center<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-tell-that-your-model-3-is-locked\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How To Tell That Your Model 3 Is Locked<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-side-mirrors-fold-inward\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The Side Mirrors Fold Inward<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-exterior-lights-flash-once\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The Exterior Lights Flash Once<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-doors-are-sealed-shut\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The Doors Are Sealed Shut<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#pro-tip-can-you-still-lockunlock-your-tesla-when-your-keycard-is-lost\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Pro Tip: Can you still lock\/unlock your Tesla when your keycard is lost?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-walk-away-lock\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What Is Walk Away Lock?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#does-the-tesla-model-3-lock-itself\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Does the Tesla Model 3 Lock Itself?<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do if Model 3 Doesn\u2019t Lock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ensure All Doors and Windows Are Closed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Model 3 doesn&#8217;t lock when you walk away, don&#8217;t panic. Instead, check if all doors and windows are properly closed. Here\u2019s what to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Open then close all your Tesla\u2019s doors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your window adjustment buttons to roll the windows up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check if You Have a Faulty Seatbelt Sensor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find that all the doors and windows are correctly closed, you might have a faulty seatbelt sensor. The walk-away door lock feature on the Model 3 will not engage if there&#8217;s someone inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there&#8217;s a problem with the sensor, it could cause your car to think someone is still sitting in the front seat even when they&#8217;re not, preventing it from locking. <br><br>To fix this, you&#8217;ll need to take your car in for service so they can check and replace the seatbelt sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Your Driver Profile Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Model 3 still doesn&#8217;t lock, check your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/ownersmanual\/model3\/en_jo\/GUID-A2D0403E-3DAC-4695-A4E6-DC875F4DEDC3.html#:~:text=Any%20driver%20can%20use%20the,easy%20exit%20from%20Model%203.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">driver profile settings<\/a>. You can disable the walk-away door lock feature in the settings, and if you have accidentally done that, your doors won\u2019t lock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To check if you deactivated the lock feature in your driver profile, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Touch &#8220;Controls&#8221; on the touchscreen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Locks.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;Walk Away Door Lock.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate the feature by sliding the toggle to the right.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The following video by the Master Brothers explains everything you need to know about Tesla driver profiles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Tesla Driver Profiles | EVERYTHING You Need To Know - The Complete Tesla Guide\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iL4MPF3DNjY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disable Battery Optimization on Your App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re using the Tesla mobile app, the issue with your Model 3, not locking could be due to battery optimization. This feature can prevent your car from locking when you walk away because it cuts off communication between your phone and the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To disable battery optimization on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/tesla-app-start-button\/\">Tesla app<\/a>, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Open your smartphone&#8217;s Settings app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;Battery.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;Battery Optimization.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the Tesla app and tap it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Don&#8217;t Optimize.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Tesla Customer Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of the above solutions work, it&#8217;s best to contact Tesla customer service. They may help you troubleshoot the problem and figure out a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, if the walk-away door lock feature isn&#8217;t working correctly, you may have a more significant issue with your car. So, it&#8217;s always best to err on the side of caution and reach out to customer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit a Tesla Service Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re still having trouble with your Model 3 not locking, the next best step is to visit a Tesla service center. They may be able to diagnose and fix the problem for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, they may help if you&#8217;re having other issues with your car. For example, they can check for any <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/tesla-software-updates\/\" title=\"software updates\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">software updates<\/a> available for your Model 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>If your Model 3 doesn&#8217;t lock when you walk away, it could be due to a hardware or software issue. The following table categorizes the potential causes into these two groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Potential Cause<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Hardware Issue<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Software Issue<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Easy Fix<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Doors and Windows Open<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Ensure all doors and windows are closed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Faulty Seatbelt Sensor<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Visit a Tesla Service Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deactivated Walk-Away Lock in Driver Profile Settings<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Activate Walk-Away Lock in Driver Profile Settings\/ Contact Customer Support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Activated Battery Optimization on Your App<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Disable Battery Optimization on Your App\/ Contact Customer Support<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>This table shows the potential causes of your Tesla Model 3 Walk-Away feature not working and their fixes<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Tell That Your Model 3 Is Locked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how to fix the issue, you might be wondering how you can tell that the locking feature is working. After all, it would be pretty frustrating if you think your car is locked only to come back and find that it isn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few ways you can tell that your Model 3 is locked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Side Mirrors Fold Inward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to know that your Model 3 is locked is by checking the side mirrors. When you lock the car, the side mirrors will fold inward automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you find that the side mirrors are still in their normal position, your vehicle isn&#8217;t locked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Exterior Lights Flash Once<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to tell that your Model 3 is locked is by checking the exterior lights. When you lock the car, the lights will flash once as a confirmation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the lights don&#8217;t blink or stay on, it&#8217;s a good indication that your vehicle isn&#8217;t locked. Of course, this method isn&#8217;t foolproof. <br><br>For instance, the lights won&#8217;t work if the battery is dead. Still, in general, checking the exterior lights is a helpful way to tell if your Model 3 is locked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>If you&#8217;d like to further find out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/tesla-lights-flash\"><strong>why Tesla lights sometimes flash<\/strong><\/a>, then check out this article dedicated to this topic. I wrote some helpful tips as well.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Doors Are Sealed Shut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A surefire way to know if your Model 3 is locked is by trying to open the doors. If the car is locked, the doors will be sealed shut, and you won&#8217;t be able to open them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you can easily open any door, the car isn&#8217;t locked. So, if you&#8217;re ever in doubt, just give each door a pull and see what happens!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-48674fdd uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M112.1 454.3c0 6.297 1.816 12.44 5.284 17.69l17.14 25.69c5.25 7.875 17.17 14.28 26.64 14.28h61.67c9.438 0 21.36-6.401 26.61-14.28l17.08-25.68c2.938-4.438 5.348-12.37 5.348-17.7L272 415.1h-160L112.1 454.3zM191.4 .0132C89.44 .3257 16 82.97 16 175.1c0 44.38 16.44 84.84 43.56 115.8c16.53 18.84 42.34 58.23 52.22 91.45c.0313 .25 .0938 .5166 .125 .7823h160.2c.0313-.2656 .0938-.5166 .125-.7823c9.875-33.22 35.69-72.61 52.22-91.45C351.6 260.8 368 220.4 368 175.1C368 78.61 288.9-.2837 191.4 .0132zM192 96.01c-44.13 0-80 35.89-80 79.1C112 184.8 104.8 192 96 192S80 184.8 80 176c0-61.76 50.25-111.1 112-111.1c8.844 0 16 7.159 16 16S200.8 96.01 192 96.01z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><em>Pro Tip: Can you still lock\/unlock your Tesla when your keycard is lost?<\/em><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><em>If you ever misplace your key card, don&#8217;t worry! You can still unlock and lock your car using the Tesla mobile app. Make sure your phone is fully charged and has a Bluetooth connection to your vehicle.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might still have some questions. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What Is Walk Away Lock?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><strong>The walk-away lock is a feature that automatically locks your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/tesla-doors\/\" title=\"Tesla doors\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Tesla doors<\/a> when you walk away. It also arms the alarm system and activates the immobilizer, preventing unauthorized access.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Does the Tesla Model 3 Lock Itself?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><strong>The Tesla Model 3 locks itself if you enable the walk-away lock feature. However, if you don&#8217;t have this feature enabled, you&#8217;ll need to lock your doors manually with your smartphone.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/15-best-gifts-for-tesla-owners-to-buy-2022\/\"><strong>20 great gift ideas for yourself or a Tesla fanboy<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a> if you have any questions or queries.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UtBjw8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tesla-Gift-Box-Ideas.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla-Gift-Box-Ideas\" class=\"wp-image-10509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tesla-Gift-Box-Ideas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tesla-Gift-Box-Ideas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tesla-Gift-Box-Ideas-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re a Tesla Model 3 owner, there&#8217;s a chance you may have experienced an issue with your car not locking, especially when you walk away from it. 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