power locks dead
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power locks dead
Had this Bronco for three months now, has been prety reliable after the a/c got replaced. Anyway, my locks have just failed. One day they worked perfectly, the next they didn't work at all. I can lock them manually which really doesn't bother me, but if I have power locks, I'd like them to work. Any parts here that are known for failing that I should look out for?
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When any part that relies on electricity fails, always check the fuses. Have you done that? Secondly, If the fuse is fine, I would start tracing wires and make sure everything is cool. Finally, and improbably, pull the power lock off and see if the connections are clean.
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same as he said, but you might want to go ahead and get some good wiring diagrams, and a multimeter if you don't allready have one. The 87-91 Broncos had a lot of electrical problems, but with proper tools and diagrams, they can easily be fixed.
Oh what year is your truck? I assume it's a 87-91 from experience.
Oh what year is your truck? I assume it's a 87-91 from experience.
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Yeah, checked the fuses, all in beautiful shape. Was hoping to get by without buying another multimeter (last one was in the toolbox that got stolen. 
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). When it finally cools down here some, I'll get out, pull the door panels, and see what there is to see (visually) on the wires. I also have a decent set of schematics in the manual I picked up (can't remember offhand if it's a Chilton's or Haynes).
Oh, sorry, it's a '92. Would have it up in the sig if that didn't mean shellin out more $$$ that I don't have. Sucks bein a college student sometimes
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$*#@$*@ ). When it finally cools down here some, I'll get out, pull the door panels, and see what there is to see (visually) on the wires. I also have a decent set of schematics in the manual I picked up (can't remember offhand if it's a Chilton's or Haynes).Oh, sorry, it's a '92. Would have it up in the sig if that didn't mean shellin out more $$$ that I don't have. Sucks bein a college student sometimes
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