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Power Door Lock Actuator

Component Tests

Actuator, Power Door Lock


Apply 12 volts directly to one terminal of the motor's (actuator) connector and ground the other terminal. The motor (actuator) should finish its travel in less than one second. Reverse the polarity for opposite travel

Using Rotunda 73 Digital Multimeter 105-R0051 or equivalent, the motor current draw (stall test) should not exceed 6.2 amps. Reverse the power and ground leads to the connector and repeat test.