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When it does unlock and i open it, it sounds like there is a relay trying to actuate the locking/unlocking mechanism in the tailgate it self. Is there a relay back there that i need to replace? I didn't see one listed in the manual. I found the fuse/relay under the back seat but all of the other door locks are working as designed.
Neil. Tailgate lock actuator may be wearing out. Tail gate lock actuator replacement links below. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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The most likely culprit is a faulty actuator. You can test this by having someone activate the rear hatch while listening for a click or sound of some sort. If there is sound but no opening, it indicates a bad latch actuator. If there is no noise, it could be a fuse or wiring issue. You can manually unlock the door by removing the trim, but be careful around the glass latch as there are 2 push pins.
Check the wiring in the boot that runs from the body to the top of the liftgate for broken wires.
You might have to take it to a collision shop. Remove the rear hatch panel to gain access to the latch assembly if it's not responding. If you can't get it open, take it to a collision shop as they deal with these kinds of things regularly.
Door Lock System Components
The power door lock system consists of the following components:
• Driver door module (DDM)
• Passenger door module (PDM)
• Door lock relay--Located in the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block and controls the locking of the rear doors.
• Door unlock relay--Located in the I/P fuse block and controls the unlocking of the rear doors
• Body control module (BCM)
• IP BEC
• Reversible door lock actuators in each door
Driver and Passenger Lock System Operation
The front power door lock switches are integral components of the driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM). The switches are two-position normally open rocker switches. When placed in either the lock or unlock positions, the switches provide a direct input to the DDM or PDM. The DDM or PDM monitor these inputs and send a LAN message indicating a change in the switch position. Modules, that activate the power door lock motors, receive the LAN message and activate the motor in the appropriate direction to lock or unlock the vehicle doors. The body control module (BCM) upon receipt of a lock or unlock signal will control the rear door lock or unlock relays and also send a LAN message to the DDM and PDM to perform the commanded function.
The modules that activate the power door lock motors are:
• DDM (driver door lock actuator)
• PDM (passenger front door lock actuator)
• BCM (both rear door lock actuators)
The DDM and PDM 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 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. This energizes 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.
A electrical short circuit keeps blowing the fuse . Looking at a wiring diagram an using a DVOM - digital volt ohmmeter to test the electrical circuits is how to find the problem . With not having the vehicle here to test i would only be guessing as to what the problem is . Plus you need to train to learn how to fix these type problems . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO-eKuhCOqc
You need to look an see what else that fuse powers ,fuse's sometimes power other thing's besides what the fuse is called .Power locks fuse # 32 20 amp. Does the car have keyless entry ?
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Service Information
1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ' Monte Carlo, Lumina (VIN W) Service Manual ' Body and Accessories ' Doors ' Description and Operation ' Document ID: 292071
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Power Door Locks Circuit Description
Models Without Keyless Entry
When either door lock switch is pressed in the power door locks system, all doors lock or unlock in unison. Each lock can also be operated manually from the locking knob.
The locks are operated by reversible actuators that receive voltage from the door lock relay assembly's two built-in relays. The relays energize the actuators by applying voltage to one of the terminals and ground to the other terminal. In order to reverse the actuators, the polarity to the terminals is reversed.
The door lock switches are usually closed briefly. If the door lock switches are held closed, a circuit breaker in each actuator will open to protect against damage. The circuit breaker resets only after voltage is removed from the actuator.
Lock Operation
Pressing the lock position on either door lock switch sends a voltage signal in CKT 195.
Pressing the lock position turns on the lock relay located inside the door lock relay assembly. The lock relay completes the circuit that supplies voltage to CKT 295. CKT 295 is the voltage feed to the actuators.
At this time, the unlock relay is not energized. When the unlock relay is off, CKT 294 is grounded, which provides a ground path to the door lock actuators.
The entire action described completes the electrical circuit the actuators in each door, thus locking the doors.
When the door lock switch is released, the lock relay contact closes to ground, and the actuators turn off.
Unlock Operation
Pressing the unlock position on either door lock switch sends a voltage signal in CKT 194.
Pressing the unlock position turns on the unlock relay located inside the door lock relay assembly. The unlock relay completes the circuit that supplies voltage to CKT 294. CKT 294 is the voltage feed to the actuators.
At this time, the lock relay is not energized. When the lock relay is off, CKT 295 is grounded, which provides a ground path to the door lock actuator.
The entire action described completes the electrical circuit to the actuators in each door, thus unlocking the doors. The polarity of the voltage to the actuators has reversed, causing the actuators to run in the opposite direction in order to unlock the doors.
Models Equipped With Keyless Entry
All door locks operate the same as vehicle models equipped without keyless entry, except the left front door lock.
Lock Operation
Pressing the lock position on either door lock switch sends a voltage signal in CKT 195.
Pressing the lock position turns on the lock relay located inside the door lock relay assembly. The lock relay completes the circuit that supplies voltage to CKT 295. CKT 295 is the voltage feed to the actuators.
At this time, the lock relay is not energized. When the lock relay is off, CKT 295 is grounded, which provides a ground path to all door lock actuators, except left front door lock actuator.
The left front door actuator is grounded through the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver, RCDLR, CKT 694. The RCDLR has a built-in relay. When the built-in relay is de-energized, the relay provides a path to ground to the left front door actuator.
The entire action described completes the electrical circuit to the actuators in each door, thus locking the doors.
When the door lock switch is released, the lock relay contact closes to ground, and the actuators turn off.
Unlock Operation
Pressing the unlock position on either door lock switch sends a voltage signal in CKT 194. The signal is sent to both the unlock relay located inside the door lock relay and the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver, RCDLR.
Pressing the unlock position turns on the unlock relay, and signals the RCDLR to unlock the left front door. the unlock relay completes the circuit that supplies voltage to CKT 294. CKT 294 is the voltage feed to the actuators, except the left front door lock actuator.
The left front door actuator receives voltage through the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver, RCDLR, CKT 694. the RCDLR has a built-in relay. When the built-in relay is energized, the relay provides a voltage to the left front door actuator. The RCDLR energizes the relay when it receives a voltage in CKT 194.
At this time, the lock relay is not energized. When the lock relay is off, CKT 295 is grounded, which provides a ground path to all door lock actuators.
The left front door actuator is grounded through the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver, RCDLR, CKT 694. The RCDLR has a built-in relay. When the built-in relay is de-energized, the relay provides a path to ground the left front door actuator.
The entire action described completes the electrical circuit to the actuators in each door, thus locking the doors.
When the door lock switch is released, the unlock relay contact closes to ground, the RCDLR left door unlock control relay contacts close to ground, and the actuators turn off.
The same relay that unlocks all the other doors is used for lift gate also.
.I/P fuse panel . Door unlock relay .
Fuse Block - I/P
At the left side of the I/P behind the access panel
UNLOCK Relay
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Door Lock Actuator - Liftgate, Door Latch Assembly - LR/RR
no their is a small motor that moves a gear ,,,well on most models i have worked on (europeon ) so i would imagine this is the same in some way so i would presume you have to change the whole unit ,how much for a new unit ?no idea but for a renault its about 60 euros ,try a scrap yard they may have a frontal accident damaged car
There are actually three relays , an there are controlled by the BCM - body control module !
When a door lock switch is activated in the lock or unlock position the BCM will receive a voltage signal on either the door lock switch lock or unlock signal circuits.
The BCM, upon receipt of a lock switch lock or unlock signal, will switch the appropriate lock relay control circuits to battery positive voltage. This will energize the appropriate lock or unlock relays. 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.
Three relays are used to operate the locks. DRV DR UNLCK relay, PASS DR UNLOCK and DR LCK relay. This is done to isolate the driver door lock actuator so it can be unlocked by itself using the keyless entry transmitter.
Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation
The liftgate can be opened by operating the switch on the instrument panel. Battery voltage is supplied to the liftgate actuator through the body control module (BCM). The BCM will pulse the liftgate actuator when a release input is received through the key fob, or the instrument panel switch.
Door/Lift gate Latch Assembly
Install a 20-A fused jumper wire between the control terminal 3 and 12 volts. Install a jumper wire between the ground terminal 2 and ground.
Verify the actuator turns on & off.
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If the function does not perform as specified, replace the applicable door latch.
Check the wiring to the rear hatch. The cables break and cause a variety fo problems like yours. You will have to take the plastic cover off and expose the cables.
If the actuator is locking and unlocking ( I take it randomly, on its own?) then actuator must be o.k. but power going to it, is problem, such as relay etc, that may be in the system. It shouldn't be trying to lock and unlock itself, unless signal coming from elsewhere. You might want do a little more investigation before replacing a part unnecessarily. Get back with more details, symptoms, and we can help you figure this out.
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