How Do You Troubleshoot Electric Door Locks?
Many vehicles nowadays use the convenience of electric door locks, a security system that includes a solenoid or motor to move a locking and unlocking latch mechanism. It is a very reliable system, but subject to wear and tear as any other part in a vehicle. Car manufacturers use different power lock configurations, from simple to sophisticated anti-theft systems, depending on vehicle model. Here we will follow a general procedure to troubleshoot a common electric door lock circuit. With minimum knowledge of electricity or a desire to learn troubleshooting procedures, these steps will help you identify and fix any problem with the power locks in your own vehicle. So let’s start. Step 1 Check the fuses and circuit breakers, especially if none of the power door locks work. Step 2 Activate the power lock switch to its lock and unlock positions while listening for a distinctive click sound coming from the relay. If you cannot hear the click, go to the next step. If you can hear the click s
