I am finally getting around to troubleshooting my dead power lock system. This afternoon I took the rear hatch panel off, and connected power (using a hot test lead) to the yellow wire connected to the power lock accuator... Surprise! The thing spun, and actually locked the door... and better yet... so did the side door! White wire then unlocked them both... cool! So then I got into the front doors... and on the passenger side, the red wire is indeed hot, so I used it to power the yellow wire, and Presto! The rear and side doors locked... white wire unlocked them... Hmmm This also works when I give power to the yellow and white wires in the driver's side door (from a hot test lead, as the red wire is NOT hot on that side). But the FRONT DOOR LOCKS NEVER MOVE!! QUESTION: Can I test the function of the front door accuators somehow? Or do I really need to remove them (I HATE rivets) and open them up and clean contacts etc.?? Thanks in advance for your advice!! RSF PS. The boot on the passenger side is shot, so I will remove that one first if necessary, and clean it up. If I manage to get it working, is there any trick to manufacturing a new boot for these things??
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