Power Locks: Testing and Inspection

Following are tests that will help to diagnose the hard wired components and circuits of the power lock system. However, these tests may not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of this system. In order to obtain conclusive testing of the power lock system, the Programmable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus network and all of the electronic modules that provide inputs to, or receive outputs from the power lock system components must be checked.

The most reliable, efficient, and accurate means to diagnose the power lock system requires the use of a DRB III scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures. The DRB III scan tool can provide confirmation that the PCI data bus is functional, that all of the electronic modules are sending and receiving the proper messages on the PCI data bus, and that the power lock motors are being sent the proper hard wired outputs by the door modules for them to perform their power lock system functions.

Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin-out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.

Preliminary Diagnosis
As a preliminary diagnosis for the power lock system, note the system operation while you actuate both the Lock and Unlock functions with the power lock switches and with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Then, proceed as follows:
- If the entire power lock system fails to function with either the power lock switches or the RKE transmitter, check the fused B(+) fuse in the Power Distribution Center. If the fuse is OK, proceed to diagnosis of the door modules. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/ DOOR MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
- If the power lock system functions with both power lock switches, but not with the RKE transmitter, proceed to diagnosis of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/POWER LOCKS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM)
- If the power lock system functions with the RKE transmitter, but not with one or both power lock switches, proceed to diagnosis of the door modules. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/DOOR MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
- If the driver side power lock switch operates only the driver side front door power lock motor, but all other power lock motors operate with the passenger side power lock switch or the RKE transmitter, use a DRB III scan tool and the appropriate diagnostic information to diagnose the Programmable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus.
- If only one power lock motor fails to operate with both power lock switches and the RKE transmitter, proceed to diagnosis of the power lock motor. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/POWER LOCKS/POWER LOCK MOTOR - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).