Trace Power Door Lock Shorts

See the faq file on mechanical faults in the driver s door switch and locking rods.

Trace power door lock shorts.

But i can t find the central locking fuse relay. Helpful guide on diagnosing power door lock problems with the passenger multiplex control unit and the door lock actuators. Rich760 in south haven mi on. 2004 honda odyssey ex passenger m.

The symptoms for a defective right front door lock and window switch on our 1999 jeep xj cherokee were three fold. Power door lock failure. The tailgate unlocks with the drivers door but no other function works. I assume there is a direct short somewhere.

I understand it is behind the dash but i don t understand how to get to it. The door lock switch is constantly hot or live with electrical power. My door locks power seats fuel and trunk buttons just quit working last night. Cost of diagnosing the b1309 code labor.

1 the passenger could not operate the power window or door lock 2 the driver could not operate the passenger window or any door locks including the rear hatch door from the driver s door switch panel and 3 the remote key fob door lock activator did not work. Inquiry there has been a failure of the door locks on my 740 wagon. My 2005 kia sportage immediately blows a fuse for the power door locks when a new one is installed. The auto repair labor rates vary by location your vehicle s make and model and even your engine type.

I have tried switching out the fuses and there was no change. Do i need a new lock actuator or is there something else to check. Is there a reasonable way to find this short. Powered trouble light before switching off the main circuit breaker at the top of the electric panel and shutting all power off.

97 328i by the way. The switches are located near each window with a master panel on or near the driver s door. 1 0 the cost of diagnosing the b1309 code is 1 0 hour of labor. My power locks don t work i ve checked every fuse related to the door locks and they seem to be fine i plan to change them to be safe.

So if some one has any idea i am all ears. Is this short common in a certain area like the switch itself or door wiring etc. Sometimes the control switch will get gummed up with dirt or soda which makes the switch stick in the lock or unlock position. This will force the lock actuator in the door to stay on which will draw the battery down.

How to trace a short circuit. The power window switch makes it easy to open and close the windows in your vehicle. I m sick of people asking why a bmw doesn t have power locks.