2025 sportsline. Can you stop the doors auto locking when driving off? I have looked though the menus but could not find anything.

Presumably they will unlock in the event of an accident?

41 minutes ago, Chris49 said:

2025 sportsline. Can you stop the doors auto locking when driving off? I have looked though the menus but could not find anything.

Presumably they will unlock in the event of an accident?

Yes, they should. Disabling the auto lock used to be done by pressing and holding the physical lock button. I don't like auto locking so I have always disabled it. It works on my 2021 Karoq, but I've a couple of loan cars, on which I've tried to disable, but they wouldn't do it. I suggest, for some reason, Skoda have made it impossible to do simply.

If the option to disable auto-lock is there, it will be at Menu > Vehicle > Settings > Opening and Closing > Automatic Locking or something like that. But Skoda has been removing the option in recent years as a 'safety' measure. If it's not there, you'd need OBDeleven, VCDS, or another such tool to recode the central locking module. A Skoda dealer would be able to make the change but I guess they might refuse, citing liability. An independent VAG specialist might help.

You can toggle it on/off in-vehicle via Settings in my MY22 Karoq
You can also do it with an OBDEleven One Click App. The link is about turning it on but it's the same process to switch. https://obdeleven.com/customizations/skoda/karoq/2021/auto-lock-unlock

Edited 23 December, 202523 Dec by Viffer800

5 hours ago, Routemaster1461 said:

Yes, they should. Disabling the auto lock used to be done by pressing and holding the physical lock button. I don't like auto locking so I have always disabled it. It works on my 2021 Karoq, but I've a couple of loan cars, on which I've tried to disable, but they wouldn't do it. I suggest, for some reason, Skoda have made it impossible to do simply.

Thanks, I suppose however it reapplies on next start up. I will give it a try. I have tried a quick press when driving off but seconds later the door lock again.

It's speed related. Even if your turn it off after setting off, the next time you slow for traffic it will re-lock.
As alluded to above, older vehicles have an option in the menu to turn it off, but Skoda have removed it. I doubt any apps can disable it either, as VAG have locked the software down on all vehicles now.

56 minutes ago, Rbz5416 said:

It's speed related. Even if your turn it off after setting off, the next time you slow for traffic it will re-lock.
As alluded to above, older vehicles have an option in the menu to turn it off, but Skoda have removed it. I doubt any apps can disable it either, as VAG have locked the software down on all vehicles now.

https://obdeleven.com/features/sfd-unlock

8 minutes ago, Viffer800 said:

https://obdeleven.com/features/sfd-unlock

Looks like they've fixed it then, although must be fairly recent. 👍

I don’t have a contact with this new allsinging and dancing version. AI gave me this information. Leading me to believe it may not be that simple and also it’s possibly expensive 🤷‍♂️

Yes, OBDeleven (especially the Pro/Ultimate version) can change MANY safety and customization settings on VAG (VW, Audi, Skoda, SEAT) cars, using long coding, adaptations, and One-Click Apps, allowing adjustments like disabling seatbelt warnings (IF LEGAL/SAFE), enabling emergency brake lights, or altering door lock behaviors, but newer models OFTEN REQUIRE SFD unlocking for protected modules, and it's vital to back up settings first.

What OBDeleven Can Do:

Access Control Units: Scan, diagnose, and modify settings in modules like airbags, infotainment, and body electronics.

Long Coding: Manually adjust parameters (bits/bytes) in control units for deep customization.

Adaptations: Perform specific procedures like steering angle sensor calibration or resetting service intervals.

One-Click Apps: Pre-packaged coding changes (e.g., flashing lights on lock/unlock) that cost credits.

SFD Unlock: Automatically unlocks protected modules (common on newer cars) for coding/adaptations with Pro/Ultimate plans.

Safety-Related Changes (Examples):

Emergency Brake Lights: Flash during hard braking.

Lock/Unlock Beeps: Horn confirmation when locking/unlocking.

Auto Lock/Unlock: Change when doors lock/unlock with speed.

Parking Sensor Volume/Chimes: Adjust settings in the radio/infotainment.

Important Considerations:

Backup First: Always make a full backup of a control unit before changing settings.

Pro/Ultimate Needed: For many advanced features (like SFD unlock and deep coding), a paid subscription (Pro or Ultimate) is required.

Vehicle Specificity: Features vary greatly by model, year, and control unit.

Legal & Safety: Be cautious; altering safety features (like airbags) can have legal or safety consequences.

In short, OBDeleven offers extensive control over VAG vehicle functions, including many related to comfort and safety, but requires understanding and care, especially with newer, more secure vehicles.

57 minutes ago, Trickiejohn said:

I don’t have a contact with this new allsinging and dancing version. AI gave me this information. Leading me to believe it may not be that simple and also it’s possibly expensive 🤷‍♂️

Yes, OBDeleven (especially the Pro/Ultimate version) can change MANY safety and customization settings on VAG (VW, Audi, Skoda, SEAT) cars, using long coding, adaptations, and One-Click Apps, allowing adjustments like disabling seatbelt warnings (IF LEGAL/SAFE), enabling emergency brake lights, or altering door lock behaviors, but newer models OFTEN REQUIRE SFD unlocking for protected modules, and it's vital to back up settings first.

What OBDeleven Can Do:

Access Control Units: Scan, diagnose, and modify settings in modules like airbags, infotainment, and body electronics.

Long Coding: Manually adjust parameters (bits/bytes) in control units for deep customization.

Adaptations: Perform specific procedures like steering angle sensor calibration or resetting service intervals.

One-Click Apps: Pre-packaged coding changes (e.g., flashing lights on lock/unlock) that cost credits.

SFD Unlock: Automatically unlocks protected modules (common on newer cars) for coding/adaptations with Pro/Ultimate plans.

Safety-Related Changes (Examples):

Emergency Brake Lights: Flash during hard braking.

Lock/Unlock Beeps: Horn confirmation when locking/unlocking.

Auto Lock/Unlock: Change when doors lock/unlock with speed.

Parking Sensor Volume/Chimes: Adjust settings in the radio/infotainment.

Important Considerations:

Backup First: Always make a full backup of a control unit before changing settings.

Pro/Ultimate Needed: For many advanced features (like SFD unlock and deep coding), a paid subscription (Pro or Ultimate) is required.

Vehicle Specificity: Features vary greatly by model, year, and control unit.

Legal & Safety: Be cautious; altering safety features (like airbags) can have legal or safety consequences.

In short, OBDeleven offers extensive control over VAG vehicle functions, including many related to comfort and safety, but requires understanding and care, especially with newer, more secure vehicles.

I wanted a better quality OBD reader to diagnose info about a problem I was having and managed to get an OBD Eleven 2 Pro sub for a very good deal a couple of weeks ago. £40 odd and not available now. Chose OBD Eleven due to the VAG/Skoda approval. Got the info I needed and the car is going in to a dealer for a warranty repair in early Jan

I subsequently treated myself to some One Click Apps credits at a similar discount to the reader itself. Changes you can make to a Karoq include >>> https://obdeleven.com/customizations/skoda/karoq/2021
e.g. I have adjusted the Tear Drop wiping, Alternative Parking for Wipers and a couple of the external lighting options. Very simple to do using the OBD Eleven VAG app on my phone.

I have no personal interest in dicking about with Long Coding or any of the SFD tied down functions and was really only highlighting above that OBD Eleven can help 'someone' do it if 'someone' wants to :)

Edited 25 December, 202525 Dec by Viffer800

Viffer800.

That’s great news and a decent price you paid 👍

I was not trying to put anyone off, rather that they do their due diligence and not believe they can buy a basic OBD 11 and happily recode the safety systems (as some YouTubers indicate is possible).

John

3 minutes ago, Trickiejohn said:

Viffer800.

That’s great news and a decent price you paid 👍

I was not trying to put anyone off, rather that they do their due diligence and not believe they can buy a basic OBD 11 and happily recode the safety systems (as some YouTubers indicate is possible).

John

Hi John

I read your previous post as you intended it to come across.

No harm at all in emphasising the risks involved in messing about with the control units. The automotive equivalent of bricking a phone.

TBH, I chose the VAG approved OBD Eleven as I didn't want to risk a warranty claim being rejected on the back of them being able to detect (if they could) a non-approved reader being attached and scanning the control units.

Edited 25 December, 202525 Dec by Viffer800

I tried the holding down the Lock button and that worked OK, until as suggested above, I stopped at a junction then on moving off the doors locked! With a car that is only 4 moths old I would not go down the OBD route.

I assume they unlock in the event of an accident? Unlike Teslers.

The option to auto lock is on one of the many menus. The handbook is probably a good start. Not so handy if you are picking up an impatient passenger. But good for security in an urban area.

Skoda say they do unlock on an accident.

I’ve had then on my previous Passat and Audi before that and they worked very well. There was an unlock switch by the window switches on the drivers door. It was never an issue unless it was raining and on collecting SHMBO forgot to unlock her door beefier she tried to rip it off 😳😳. Followed by of course a strip off me 🤷‍♂️

Thinking about it, I’ll need to check out how to unlock it on my Superb 🤦‍♂️

John