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Power Door Locks FIXED!!!!
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Tried this on both of my doors. It worked great, long enough for me to get everything put back together, then the driver side just died all together. Had to pull everything back apart, tried to get it to work, but was completely kaput. Went and bought an aftermarket actuator and put that in. The pax side is still working for now, but I'm a little concerned it too will fail at some point. Oh well, if it does I guess I'll just replace it too. For now seems to be doing fine.
It did take a considerable amount of time to do the first one. But now I can have the thing out and replaced, and panels back on in around 30 minutes. Not sure why that one shut down, seems most everyone else is having great luck. Definitely a good post.
It did take a considerable amount of time to do the first one. But now I can have the thing out and replaced, and panels back on in around 30 minutes. Not sure why that one shut down, seems most everyone else is having great luck. Definitely a good post.
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Originally Posted by tenn250
Not sure why that one shut down, seems most everyone else is having great luck. Definitely a good post.
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From: SE Michigan
Originally Posted by tenn250
Tried this on both of my doors. It worked great, long enough for me to get everything put back together, then the driver side just died all together. Had to pull everything back apart, tried to get it to work, but was completely kaput. Went and bought an aftermarket actuator and put that in. The pax side is still working for now, but I'm a little concerned it too will fail at some point. Oh well, if it does I guess I'll just replace it too. For now seems to be doing fine.
It did take a considerable amount of time to do the first one. But now I can have the thing out and replaced, and panels back on in around 30 minutes. Not sure why that one shut down, seems most everyone else is having great luck. Definitely a good post.
It did take a considerable amount of time to do the first one. But now I can have the thing out and replaced, and panels back on in around 30 minutes. Not sure why that one shut down, seems most everyone else is having great luck. Definitely a good post.
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Originally Posted by 16.7:1
Same thing happened to mine. I got it hooked back up and the lock worked but I noticed a puff of smoke. After a couple of tries and and some more smoke it died all together. Had to install a new unit.
You really have to be careful installing the thermistor and insure the brushes are correct. Small details here will let the smoke out.
This is why I now use the $.01 repair or the 18 ga. copper wire soldered around the end. It is a very clean installation and helps to keep the smoke it. Jim
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The smoke thing is funny. My passenger actuator is still working, I did them both the same. I will admit I wasn't ablt to get the little tabs on the elect. motor back down, but I hoped the snug fit would hold it together within' tolerance. Oh well, guess one held and one didn't. Still saved me 60 bucks.
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Originally Posted by tenn250
The smoke thing is funny. My passenger actuator is still working, I did them both the same. I will admit I wasn't ablt to get the little tabs on the elect. motor back down, but I hoped the snug fit would hold it together within' tolerance. Oh well, guess one held and one didn't. Still saved me 60 bucks.
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From: Austin
problem now reversed
Did the fix on my Drivers door today. Now it works great with the remote, but I could not figure out how to attach the linkage from the keyhole lock back to the actuator.
It was getting dark so I put it all back together.
So now, I can unlock the door with the remote, but not the key.
Can anyone provide instruction on which way that goofy piece of metal with all the twists is supposed to attach? A photo would be nice. I tried it every which way.
Thanks! I'm in Portland, OR right now...anyone around here that knows?
It was getting dark so I put it all back together.
So now, I can unlock the door with the remote, but not the key.
Can anyone provide instruction on which way that goofy piece of metal with all the twists is supposed to attach? A photo would be nice. I tried it every which way.
Thanks! I'm in Portland, OR right now...anyone around here that knows?
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Tuned
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From: Nelson, BC, Canada
That's 100 percent correct, you have to be quite careful when you re-assemble otherwise it will burn out on you. As stated above, attention to detail and taking your time on this is key. I like the soldered wire idea, that would look much cleaner. Just thought I'd chime in and state that all four of my locks are still working 100% since I posted. Glad to see this has been so effective for so many people. Cheers! KALSC
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From: Maple Ridge, Canada
Does anyone know where the relay would be for the door locks? I have had both quit at the same time, so I doubt it is the motors, its not the fuse, not the switches. I have checked the owners manual and it does not list a relay. I have checked alldata and it only says " in the center of the instrument pannel". I had the big cover off under the steering column and the stereo out, dug arround a bit, and couldn't find it. I can hear the ting of a relay when i press the switch, but can't pin point it. Has anyone had to replace one?
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Tuned
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From: Nelson, BC, Canada
At first I thought it was my relays as well. I found mine in a box mounted on/near the firewall while reaching in from the stereo hole. All of mine went at once too which was very odd, but the fix was to jump the thermister in the lock motor, not the relays, in my case anyway.