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Old 06-15-2012 | 10:38 AM
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Hi,
Planning on getting my power door locks working again,
had a huge short on the right front door, the switch was melted so i clipped the wires that appeared to be the hottest about an inch from the switch,
anyways, it's no longed draining the battery, BUT, since i clipped these wires NONE of the power locks work, so i'm wondering, does this circuit have to be complete or is there a problem somewhere else? before i clipped them they kind of worked, but seemed like they had a power issue or something, sounded very weak, but now they don't do anything at all, i have the wiring diagram for the switches from https://www.alldatadiy.com/ but i don't see any way to diagnose the system,
 
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Old 06-15-2012 | 10:56 AM
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Could you post the part of the power door lock wiring diagram here and I will try to assist you if I can?
Usually the circuit has to be complete in order for them to operate.
 
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Old 06-15-2012 | 11:30 AM
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Hi, thanks for your help, i sent you a private message

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Could you post the part of the power door lock wiring diagram here and I will try to assist you if I can?
Usually the circuit has to be complete in order for them to operate.
 
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Old 06-15-2012 | 09:45 PM
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Could not get in with the info provided. Suggest you get some assistance on posting the section of the diagram needed.
 
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Old 06-15-2012 | 11:11 PM
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ok, here are a few diagrams i found, let me know if you need anything else,
 
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Old 06-16-2012 | 05:01 AM
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These are only the pin connections. Need the actual wiring diagram.
If the switch is melted, why not replace it and reconnect the wiring and see what you get?
 
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Old 06-16-2012 | 09:44 AM
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sorry, here is the diagram,
i figured it's not my problem, so i wanted to fix the others then once they work i would buy a used passenger side switch,
 
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Old 06-16-2012 | 09:52 AM
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i see they are very low quality, does this site compress them? the originals are nice and clear
 
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Old 06-16-2012 | 11:20 AM
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The wiring and switch set-up is like a three way upstairs and downstairs hall light .
If you take one of the switches out of the circuit the circuit is now open and cannot work. Soooo, put the replacement switch in and you should be OK.
 
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Old 06-16-2012 | 11:32 AM
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wow, thats interesting, i found a used switch on ebay, will let you know how it works once it shows up, thanks for the help!

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The wiring and switch set-up is like a three way upstairs and downstairs hall light .
If you take one of the switches out of the circuit the circuit is now open and cannot work. Soooo, put the replacement switch in and you should be OK.
 



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