Power Door Locks FIXED!!!!
Mountain Pass
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 214
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From: East Tenn
turncad, have you checked the fuse? One doesn't affect the others (or shouldn't).
I got my lock to work, but now my outside handle is not engaging the latch mechanism so we cannot open the door from the outside. Works fine from the inside, still, so the latch is OK, but I can't figure out what the problem is with the outside handle. Anyone have any ideas?
I got my lock to work, but now my outside handle is not engaging the latch mechanism so we cannot open the door from the outside. Works fine from the inside, still, so the latch is OK, but I can't figure out what the problem is with the outside handle. Anyone have any ideas?
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Joined: Jun 2003
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turncad, have you checked the fuse? One doesn't affect the others (or shouldn't).
I got my lock to work, but now my outside handle is not engaging the latch mechanism so we cannot open the door from the outside. Works fine from the inside, still, so the latch is OK, but I can't figure out what the problem is with the outside handle. Anyone have any ideas?
I got my lock to work, but now my outside handle is not engaging the latch mechanism so we cannot open the door from the outside. Works fine from the inside, still, so the latch is OK, but I can't figure out what the problem is with the outside handle. Anyone have any ideas?
Mountain Pass
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 214
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From: East Tenn
The only thing I did with the outside handle was to flip open the green clip to get the latch assembly out. The green clip holds the rod for the outside latch. When I was finished, I reattached it like it was (there's only one way for it to go). The handle moves the rod, but the latch is not being engaged. I've compared the two sides (a few times now) and found nothing obviously different. I'll try again later this week, but I'm open to suggestions about how the outside handle engages the latch. Is there another piece I'm missing?
Thanks
Thanks
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Troy, NY
I just fixed my locks today and they work great! Thanks for the write up and the pics. Very Big help.
It was a pain in the a** to get the mechanisms out but i got it. and nothing broke. Im one happy camper/ Thanks again guys
It was a pain in the a** to get the mechanisms out but i got it. and nothing broke. Im one happy camper/ Thanks again guys
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
The only thing I did with the outside handle was to flip open the green clip to get the latch assembly out. The green clip holds the rod for the outside latch. When I was finished, I reattached it like it was (there's only one way for it to go). The handle moves the rod, but the latch is not being engaged. I've compared the two sides (a few times now) and found nothing obviously different. I'll try again later this week, but I'm open to suggestions about how the outside handle engages the latch. Is there another piece I'm missing?
Thanks
Thanks
Mountain Pass
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 214
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From: East Tenn
Yes, since this was my first PDL change, I did remove the latch by following the pictures and write-up by Cuinart. I know how the PDL module comes out without taking the latch out now, but not at the time. I just can't figure out what piece I missed when reassembling (twice now) that is preventing the outside handle from doing it's job of unlatching. I'll try to find some time this week to compare the two sides again to see what I missed, but it's not obvious from what I can see.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
I found it pretty easy to do without taking the latch out but I was a mechanic for 10 years also. Just using the right tools; long skinny screwdriver, small mirror with handle, long needlenose pliers, and small flashlight can make a big difference. Any mechanic will tell you; "the less you remove, the easier it goes".
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Power Door Lock
turncad, have you checked the fuse? One doesn't affect the others (or shouldn't).
I got my lock to work, but now my outside handle is not engaging the latch mechanism so we cannot open the door from the outside. Works fine from the inside, still, so the latch is OK, but I can't figure out what the problem is with the outside handle. Anyone have any ideas?
I got my lock to work, but now my outside handle is not engaging the latch mechanism so we cannot open the door from the outside. Works fine from the inside, still, so the latch is OK, but I can't figure out what the problem is with the outside handle. Anyone have any ideas?
Nothing has changed..
Note: When pushing the switch on the drivers door there is a click under the dash. I have previously changed the relay and fuse.. Again nothing is happening here. I can go to the passenger side, and the same happens..
Suggestions?
Are ALL lock actuators burnt up???
Thanks
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Joined: Oct 2008
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Did the same thing on me. I took it back apart and reinstalled it. I took off all bolts, and the door handle out side. Leave elec cables hooked up. Press the unlock button, made sure the outside key lock was unlock and then I installed it back. Lock and then unlock and mine got back on track. You must have locked or unlocked somthing on the way. You want every thing unlocked when you install it. You can compare ot the other side.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
It's very possible they are all burned out but the ones you fixed should work. The less you take apart the better off you are. I never took any handles off and I left much of the mechanism intact also. Like I said above; you can use another door for a reference.
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Nothing is working..I did cut the metal out and placed it in the motor housing removing the existing one.. I then used the soldering gun to connect the pieces together.
So what about the sound under the dash?
Any ideas? Thanks
So what about the sound under the dash?
Any ideas? Thanks