Hello,
My 2000 xterra will not stay locked. The ATS relay switch under the left hand side of the driver side dash sounds like it is clicking but not engaging. Is this a replaceable part, or does the dealer have to fix it??
I changed the batteries in my remotes and it still does the locking behavior. Even when I lock it manually, it unlocks after about 15 seconds. The remote will no longer engage the automatic locking mechanism.
-- Jake
hmmm ATS relay ?
That's a new one on me.
ATS is the automatic theft prevention system that is factory installed in the XTerra. It controls the automatic door locks, alarm arming, and remote entry.
Devices such as this often have relay switches to control the manual locking mechanism. Much like your flasher cube for the turning signal (which is a hot swappable relay switch), the relays fail after a few years of usage.
-- Jake
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