hey all. i've been a member on here for a little while when i had my 99 ram. well things have changed and a trip with a 6 month old new addition in a rental led me to purchase an 05 GCV with stow & go seats. now i've got a question that search didnt bring anything up. and of course the wholesaler i bought the van from didnt have an owner's manual.

what i was wondering was if there was a way to stop the flashers from activating when the sliding rear doors are opened?

 

nope, unless you can get your hands on some programming interface into the BCM

 

ah ok. thanks for the info. at least i know it's normal now.

 

Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock?
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
using the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature
may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock
feature selected. Pressing the “STEP” button when in this
display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Sliding Door Open Flash?
When this feature is selected, and the sliding door(s) are
opened, the left and right exterior hazard lights will flash
for 12 seconds to alert other drivers in the area that
passenger(s) could be entering or exiting the vehicle.
Pressing the 9STEP9 button when in this display will
select “Yes” or “No.”
Headlamp Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when
exiting the vehicle, to have the headlamps remain on for
30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not remain on. Pressing the
“STEP” button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90,
or “OFF.”
Headlamp On With Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When this feature is selected and the headlight switch
has been moved to the “AUTO” position, the engine is
running and, the front wipers are turned on for 10
seconds, the headlights will turn ON. The display will
remain on Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) for ease of
viewing. Pressing the “STEP” button when in this display
will select “Yes” or “No.”
Power Accessory Delay
When this feature is selected, accessory power will be
supplied for up to 45 seconds for the power windows,
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

This is if you have an overhead console or EVIC.

 

wow. thanks for that info. but what is EVIC? i do not have an overhead console.

 

here ya go, to stop the flashers when the sliding doors are opened, do the following....

1. Place key in the ignition
2. Cycle the ignition switch on/off four times ending in the off position (do not start the engine)
3. within 10 seconds of the last ignition cycle, press the hazard switch
4. a single chime will be heard signifying the change

 

SWEET! that worked. thanks very much for that info.