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Driver's side door lock works, other doors don't unlock. Saturn SL1 2000

Replaced the fuse and both relays in the passenger side fuse box, no change. When I said that the driver's side door lock unlocks, I meant with the key fob. When I press "Lock" it does nothing. When I press "Unlock" it only unlocks the driver's side, and tapping it twice does nothing with the other locks. Where is the Security Module?

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As far as I know, Saturn has not deviated from the standard plan that all locks are run off of one fuse or circuit breaker.
Hence & therefore, suspect a broken wire or a loose body plug ( or door plug).
With an electric meter, test all the wires and you may find the incoming "hot" wire is dead to the other locks.
Could be from a car wreck or some external influence, or a loose plug where the wires attached at the factory.
God bless your efforts.

Testimonial: "Thank you for your reply. I'm not an electrician, nor a "car guy" and cannot do something this technical...could this simply be replacing the battery on the key fob?"

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SOURCE: Driver side door lock not working with remote key

have you door lock module and the the brain in the key one of those is your problem have them check

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Chris Gennaria

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SOURCE: driver side door does not lock or open with remote

does it work by the switch inside the car? if it doesn't, it is probably a bad door lock actuator inside the driver door. if it does work w/ the switch, then you may have a problem w/ the security module

Anonymous

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SOURCE: left front door auto lock-unlock only buzzes. How remove door?

thei are screws in the door hidden by caps that you need to take off the door and near the mirror shoud pop off

Anonymous

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SOURCE: 2005 honda accord doors will not open with remote

need an actuator for the driver door need more info go to collisionrepairadvice.com for how to do it yourself

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 23, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 Toyota 4runner driver side power door lock problem.

probably gonna have to take the door panel off. You say it wont unlock or lock with the key? if thats the case its probably broke inside the door.

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Did you hook up a professional grade scan tool an check BCM codes ,view live input data for power locks .
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The power door lock system consists of the following components:
• Driver door lock switch--Provides a switched voltage signal to the body control module (BCM) for both lock and unlock switch activations.
• Front passenger door lock switch--Provides a switched voltage signal to the BCM for both lock and unlock switch activations.
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• Door unlock relay--Located in the I/P fuse block and controls the unlocking of the passenger doors and liftgate.
• Driver door unlock relay--Located in the I/P fuse block and controls the unlocking of the driver door.
• BCM--Class 2 module which requires programming when replaced
• Reversible door lock actuators in each of the doors
• LOCK/MIRROR 10 A fuse--Located in the I/P fuse block, supplies power for the door lock switches and relays.
• DR LCK 20 A fuse--Located in the I/P fuse block, supplies power to the relays.


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DTC B3125 00: Left Front/Driver Door Only Unlock Circuit
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The relays in the I/P fuse box are not listed because you can't change them so why show then . They are PCB - relays Printed circuit board relays , soldered directly to the circuit board inside the fuse box.

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My bet is that it is a relay or the body control module. ??? Then you would be wrong Take it to a professional before you start replacing parts it doesn't need .
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Door Lock System Components
The power door lock system consists of the following components:
• Driver door lock switch--Provides a switched voltage signal to the body control module (BCM) for both lock and unlock switch activations.
• Front passenger door lock switch--Provides a switched voltage signal to the BCM for both lock and unlock switch activations.
• Door lock relay--Located in the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block and controls the locking of all doors and liftgate.
• Door unlock relay--Located in the I/P fuse block and controls the unlocking of the passenger doors and liftgate.
• Driver door unlock relay--Located in the I/P fuse block and controls the unlocking of the driver door.
• BCM--Class 2 module which requires programming when replaced
• Reversible door lock actuators in each of the doors
• LOCK/MIRROR 10 A fuse--Located in the I/P fuse block, supplies power for the door lock switches and relays.
• DR LCK 20 A fuse--Located in the I/P fuse block, supplies power to the relays

Door Lock System Controls
The power door lock system can be controlled by any of the following:
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Door Lock and Unlock Operation
When a door lock switch is activated in the lock or unlock position the body control module (BCM) will receive a voltage signal on either the door lock switch lock or unlock signal circuits.
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Automatic Door Lock Operation
This body control module (BCM) controlled feature can be personalized to driver preference.
The BCM will automatically lock the vehicle doors if the following conditions exist:
• All vehicles doors are closed.
• The ignition is in the ON position.
• The vehicle is shifted out of PARK.
The BCM will then unlock the doors when the ignition is placed in the OFF position.

The first thing ,hook up a professional type scan tool an check for DTC'S in the BCM
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DTC B3140 00: Driver Unlock Switch Circuit
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Driver Door Unlock Operation
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DTC B3130 00: All Door Unlock Circuit
DTC B3135 00: All Door Lock Circuit

Circuit/System Description
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The BCM, upon receipt of a lock switch lock or unlock signal, will switch the appropriate lock relay control circuit(s) to battery positive voltage. This will energize the appropriate lock or unlock relay(s). The relay will supply voltage to the door lock actuator lock or unlock control circuits to one side of the lock actuator. Since the opposing side of the lock actuators are connected to ground through the other lock actuator control circuit and the normally closed contacts of the lock or unlock relay, the doors and liftgate will then lock or unlock appropriately.
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DTC B3132 All Door Unlock Circuit Low


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I have a 08 chevy avalanche the driver side front and rear door locks won't work when I use my keyless entry button or on the inside driver panel. Could it be a fuse? Passenger side works fine I try...

Do the power windows work ? DDM - driver door module fuse 15 amp - location is the instrument panel fuse box , plus LT DR circuit breaker 25 amp. Circuit breakers rarely go bad . The power locks are controlled by electronic's .The passenger side has another power supply ,that's why they still work .
Door Lock System Components
The power door lock system consists of the following components:
• The driver door switch (DDS)
• The passenger door switch (PDS)
• The body control module (BCM)
• The driver information center (DIC)
• The rear door lock/unlock relay (LBEC)
• The reversible door lock actuators in each of the doors and liftgate

The front power door lock switches are integral components of the driver door module (DDS) and passenger door module (PDS). The switches are 2 position normally open rocker switches. When placed in either the lock or unlock positions, the switches provide a direct input to the DDS or PDS. The DDS or PDS monitors these inputs and sends a LAN message indicating a change in the switch's respective position. Modules which activate the power door lock motors receive the LAN message and activate the motor in the appropriate direction to lock or unlock the vehicle's doors and liftgate. The rear door lock switch provides a lock and unlock signal to the body control module (BCM). The BCM upon receipt of a lock or unlock signal will control the rear door lock/unlock relay and also send a LAN message to the DDS and PDS to perform the appropriate function.
The modules which activate the power lock motors are:
• The DDS (driver door lock actuator)
• The PDS (passenger front door lock actuator)
• The BCM (both rear door lock actuators and cargo door/liftgate)
The DDS and PDS are directly connected to the respective door lock actuator through the door lock motor lock and unlock circuits. Once a door lock or unlock request has been received, the module will supply battery voltage to one side of the actuator and ground the other causing the doors to lock or unlock.
The rear passenger and endgate doors are controlled by the BCM through the rear door lock/unlock relay which is incorporated onto the printed circuit board in the LH BEC. The BCM controls the unlock relay by providing ground to energize the coil and controls the lock relay by providing battery voltage to energize the relay coil. The energized the relay and allows voltage to be applied to either the door lock motor lock or unlock circuits. Since the other side of the door lock actuator is connected to the normally closed contacts of the opposing relay to ground, the doors lock or unlock.

It's possible you have broken wire or wires inside the flex boot from the body of the vehicle to the driver's door . This happens a lot .
Fuse Block - I/P instrument panel
Left of the I/P behind the side trim panel
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I have a 1998 chevy suburban. The dome lights don't work. checked fuse box under hood. All good. Are there other fuses on the truck?

Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block access door is
located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel.

Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.

The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown.

Fuses Usage
1 Rear Seats
2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet
3 Steering Wheel Controls Back light
4 Driver Door Module
5 Dome Lamps, Driver Side Turn Signal
6 Driver Side Turn Signal, Stop lamp
7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting
8 Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stop lamp
9 Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock
10 Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature)
11 Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature)
12 Stop lamps, Centre High Mounted Stop lamp
13 Rear Climate Controls
14 Power Mirror
15 Body Control Module (BCM)
16 Accessory Power Outlets
17 Interior Lamps
18 Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature)
19 Rear Seat Entertainment
20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Liftgate
21 Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature)
22 Driver Information Centre (DIC)
23 Rear Wiper
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25 Driver Seat Module, Remote Key less Entry System
26 Driver Power Door Lock (Unlock Feature)
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both the rear passenger side wont unlock ???? How many doors are on the passenger side ? Or both back doors don't unlock ? Two relays lock / unlock the back door's Not the lift gate . The BCM controls the relay's . The relay's are located in the rear fuse box . Under back seat .
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