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Power door locks missfire

2000 Ddge Dakota
If open remotely, open(both doors) then lock up before I can open door,if I'm holding door handle I can open door before it locks.
While driving, the locks are intermittenly locking and unlocking.
Sometimes, while parked with no key in the ignition the doors will lock/ unlock.
I took out 20amp fuse, but the wipers quit working!
I disabled the auto door lock feature at a certain speed, followed Owners Manual instructions. I'ts been a couple of days and the problem seems to have stopped.
Thanks for your time and any suggestions you may come up with.
ER

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Jaguar 2000-06 - Locks & Lock Systems
Power Door Locks - Removal & Installation

Door Lock Switch
Door Lock Diagnosis & Testing

  1. Visually inspect the following:
    Misaligned door(s), hood or luggage compartment lid Door latches Actuating rod Exterior door handle Interior door handle Door lock cylinder Cable Luggage compartment lid exterior release switch Fuse(s) Wiring harness Electrical connector Door lock actuator Remote transmitter batteries Vehicle battery Remote transmitter Door lock switch Front electronic module
  2. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.

Door Lock Motor
Coupe And Convertible
  1. Turn ignition key to position II.
  2. Motor door glass to fully raised position.
  3. Turn ignition key to position O.
  4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  5. Remove door casing for access.
  6. Remove door water shedder.
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  8. Slacken and remove the door glass rear runner lower securing screws.
  9. Reposition door glass rear runner. Mark the position of the glass rear runner upper securing screw.
  10. Slacken and remove the upper securing screw and move the runner away from the glass.
  11. Disconnect door handle and lock barrel (driver door only) operating rods from latch links.
  12. Slacken and remove the three latch assembly securing screws and position latch for access.
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  14. Release operating cable from door handle. Move inner door handle to the locked position. Remove operating cable outer abutment from support bracket. Disconnect cable inner from door inner handle.
  15. Remove lock motor assembly from door.
  16. To install, reverse removal procedure.

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Sedan
  1. Remove the door window glass
  2. Detach the interior door handle.
  3. Detach the actuator remote cable from the interior door handle.
  4. Remove the interior door handle.
  5. Detach the door window glass run.
  6. Remove the exterior door handle retaining screws.
  7. Remove the front door actuator retaining screws.
  8. Reposition the front door actuator and exterior handle.
  9. Remove the front door actuator and exterior handle.
  10. Disconnect the front door actuator remote cable.
  11. Detach the door lock cylinder connecting rod (1).
  12. Detach the exterior door handle connecting rod (2).
  13. Remove the front door actuator (3).
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