Date:         Tue, 11 Jan 2005 05:51:54 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Weird POWERLOCK Problem
Comments: cc: OJBalson@aol.com
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In a message dated 10/01/2005 6:09:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I have a  powerlock problem -- switched drivers and passengers locks out and
still  didn't fix it.  here goes:


First, check the archives.  This has been  covered numerous times.  Very
common problem.  The gremlin could be in  one or more of numerous places.
Contacts in either of the motor  switches.  Wiring between motors, especially in the
boots between the door  and body.  Constant bending will crack the wire casing
and one or  more wires have broken and or corroded.  Most common on the
drivers  side as it gets more action.  Wire connector plugs, terminals  corroded.
Remember that the problem with one door switch MAY be  caused by problems in
the other door.  They are all interconnected and  transfer power back and forth
to one another depending on what your input  is.


Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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