Date:         Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:57:50 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power Lock Trouble
Comments: To: PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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Patti,

It sounds like your wiring might be shorting out. This usually happens in the hinge area. It's a well known trouble spot for power locks. BTDT many times.

The power window motors do get wet but not the powerlocks IMHO.


BenT


On Jan 22, 2011, at 6:54 PM, PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> The power locks on my 90 Westy automatic went crazy on me all of a sudden.

> First they started locking and unlocking continuously, so I immediately took
> it to the place that installed my remote locks.  When they removed the
> remote locks, my driver and hatch door would not unlock, and the passenger

> and side door would not lock.  It is now at Bela's Garage being fixed.  Bela
> told me that power lock trouble happens because the vanagon is old, or if
> rain gets into the lock.  I don't have a garage or carport, but I didn't
> notice any water leaks, either.  I'm wondering if my remote locks had
> anything to do with the problem, because I enjoyed my remote locks, and
> would like to get a new remote if safe to do so.  Has anyone had trouble
> with power locks?
> Patti
> 90 Westy Automatic