power locks on 86 t/a

[ks8671]

I started having problems with my power doorlocks not locking, but they would un-lock. I bought new power locks and they worked fine for about a month. Now they are doing the same thing. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!

[blindeyed]

Have you checked to see if your switch may be sticking?

[ks8671]

Do you mean the lock knobs that you can manually slide to lock/unlock. If this is what you mean, they seem to slide fine.

[blindeyed]

They are power right? I was referring to the switch you push to lock and unlock them.

[ks8671]

Yes, they are power. Maybe I'll take the switches out and make sure all the connections are tight and clean them up a bit.

[Blue Bowtie]

The foil membranes in those switches are prone to corrosion if the car was ever rained into.

[rwlierz]

I've had that problem before. Take the door panel off and lubricate all the places where the linkages and everything rub together, they get really dirty and start sticking. I just sprayed WD-40 on all the joints and hinges while repeatedly locking and unlocking the door. Now my doors lock and unlock fine by just using the switch.