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Power Door Lock Actuator: Testing and Inspection




Door Lock Actuator Test

Driver's Door

1. Remove the driver's door panel Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the door latch (B).






3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.





4. If the actuator does not operate as specified, the actuator is faulty; replace the front door latch Service and Repair.

Front Passenger's Door

1. Remove the front passenger's door panel Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the door latch (B).






3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.





4. If the actuator does not operate as specified, the actuator is faulty; replace the front door latch Service and Repair.

Left Rear Door

1. Remove the left rear door panel Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation.

2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the door latch (B).






3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.





4. If the actuator does not operate as specified, the actuator is faulty; replace the rear door latch Service and Repair.

Right Rear Door

1. Remove the right rear door panel Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation.

2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the door latch (B).






3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.





4. If the actuator does not operate as specified, the actuator is faulty; replace the rear door latch Service and Repair.