Ssangyong car locking doors

If you can take apart it will be dirt gave it a clean or if it could be a worn open switch you may need a new fob.

one of the door lock actuators is probably not working right. the door lock actuator is responsible for sending the correct signal to the door lock/unlock module to tell the module if/when a door is locked or unlocked

As a result of rust, corrosion, a car wreck, or a defective part, your lock mechanism is not working.
The door must be taken apart and the latch mechanism inspected with a flashlight to see why it does not work.
You may also have to remove it completely to find the problem.
God bless your efforts.

there are 3 ways to lock.
key metal
on door switches
and the FOB, RKE.

so is this a fob question? key fob? only failure???????
did you know that many fob modes are PROgrammable?
the operators guide tells you how to do that.
did you try both fobs, that came with car new., if not why not?
did you replace the 8 year old fob batteries, no , why not now.?

on my 08 (for example) :
can program it to only open drivers door. or all.
and autolock feature off or on.

on my other car all was worked fine. then drives door failed
to open (all 3 fobs fail, one is new) the door solenoid was bad.
$100 part. now fixed, by me.
so do all fobs fail. if in fact this is a FOB question
RKE (called remote key entry by jeep)

i have 4 fobs for my jeep now. you must have 2 good keys.
to make a 3rd by self.
so keep 2 , never ever used. to be self sufficient.
this is not a door issue, above 3 lines, its a not getting stranded issue.

Call a locksmith, it's cheaper in the long run

This is part of the auto-locking mechanism that is available in most current vehicles. If you are in your vehicle and it 'self locks' you are not locked 'out'. The system detectswhether or not a key is in the ignition. Once OUT of the car, you will have to intentionally lock the doors, either using the fob, or key, or pressing the lock button prior to exiting.

could be damaged wires in the door pillar to door rubber boot ,also the self locking mechanism will not work if this fault is prevalant ,personaly i do not like self locking vehicles as i do feel they are dangerous in a accident but??

There are no keyless entry remote self-programming instructions for the 2008 Chevy Uplander. You must get an Automotive Locksmith to program the remote to your vehicle for you.

It's a safety feature I tried everyrhing with a ssangyong musso which had the same feature tried every way possible but Ssangyong dealer told me it could be removed but cost a lot and probably loss most other safety features as well. Hope this helps

To program the fob; close all doors, unlock with door switch, turn key from off to on (without starting car) 8 times, ending in the on pos, the locks should lock and unlock then press the lock button on the fob, turn the key back. That should do it, if you get nothing, replace the battery in the fob. The keypad code is only retrievable through a scan tool. The dealer will charge a half hour to do that even though it takes less than 5 mins.