power door locks
justin0717
04-10-2004, 09:08 PM
:disappoin :banghead:
new problem just arose with my car today...i have no idea how it happened...but when i got home...just now....my cars power locks wont unlock it...they will lock just fine but they dont unlock...i haven't looked into it yet... i figured i'd see if anyone else has had this problem..and could give me some more info before i start taking things apart and investigating..... to further describe it...no matter if the car is running or key is turned in on position or if there are no keys in it...when i press the unlock button....there is only a click...however the lock button works just fine....and the automatic locks (when you put the car in gear) work fine..but when you shut the car off...they dont unlock either....thanks for any info you guys have....oh yea my cars a 96 se
new problem just arose with my car today...i have no idea how it happened...but when i got home...just now....my cars power locks wont unlock it...they will lock just fine but they dont unlock...i haven't looked into it yet... i figured i'd see if anyone else has had this problem..and could give me some more info before i start taking things apart and investigating..... to further describe it...no matter if the car is running or key is turned in on position or if there are no keys in it...when i press the unlock button....there is only a click...however the lock button works just fine....and the automatic locks (when you put the car in gear) work fine..but when you shut the car off...they dont unlock either....thanks for any info you guys have....oh yea my cars a 96 se
justin0717
04-13-2004, 09:08 AM
I found the problem to be the relay. At least i think its the relay. Does anyone know a site that would have the relay or a relay that would work in my 96 GASE? I've looked around and cant find any. The relay is Potter and Brumfield VBA-2002. I don't know what the other numbers on it are but maybe theyll help someone - 12065122. Thanks
e2helper
04-13-2004, 04:50 PM
That is a special relay designed just for door lock operation
This site sells it
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/
Looks like <$20, their price
This site sells it
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/
Looks like <$20, their price
justin0717
04-13-2004, 09:06 PM
Thank you very much. :) I'll have to order that and see if that solves the problem. :sunglasse
Slade901
11-05-2005, 10:45 PM
1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM L4 138 3 2.3L MFI SOHC QUAD - Power Door Lock Does Not Work.
Problem: The power door lock switches on the driver side and passenger side does not lock or unlock. The door locks automatically when the vehicle is running and the transmission is put in Drive. However, the door locks does not automatically unlock either when the transmission is put in park and engine turned off.
Solution: I checked the fuses for the DR UNLK 10 amps fuse and DR LK 20amps fuse. The two fuses DR UNLK and DR LK are both fine. I did not remove all fuses because some of them are pretty straight forward and not related to the power door locks. I did want to necessarily unplug all the fuses as they may have preset memory that I have to reprogram again. I went online to check for other possible solution and hints from other individuals who have the same problem like I have.
It turns out to be a blown fuse that controls the cigarette lighter is also used by the power door locks.
http://members.fortunecity.com/slade901/automobile/1994GrandAMDoorLockProblem.pdf
Problem: The power door lock switches on the driver side and passenger side does not lock or unlock. The door locks automatically when the vehicle is running and the transmission is put in Drive. However, the door locks does not automatically unlock either when the transmission is put in park and engine turned off.
Solution: I checked the fuses for the DR UNLK 10 amps fuse and DR LK 20amps fuse. The two fuses DR UNLK and DR LK are both fine. I did not remove all fuses because some of them are pretty straight forward and not related to the power door locks. I did want to necessarily unplug all the fuses as they may have preset memory that I have to reprogram again. I went online to check for other possible solution and hints from other individuals who have the same problem like I have.
It turns out to be a blown fuse that controls the cigarette lighter is also used by the power door locks.
http://members.fortunecity.com/slade901/automobile/1994GrandAMDoorLockProblem.pdf
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