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97 Golf,lock/unlock button inoperative and must use key to enter passenger door. Hatchback is locked and cannot be unlocked with key. Driver's door key does unlock passenger door and hatchback. Is a fuse or relay?

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Drivers door latch is bad there is a module in the latch so the electric side is inop

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  • Go To Pinpoint Test A .
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2007 Buick Lacrosse Door Locks not working getting weak

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Free wiring diagrams here http://www.bbbind.com/free-tsb , enter vehicle info. year , make , model an engine size . under system click on body & accessories , then under subsystem click on power locks . Click search button then the blue link . Or maybe your best bet mite be to take it to a qualified repair shop. You would need factory service repair info. to find splice location .

Power Door Locks Inoperative - Passenger Door
Step
Action
Yes
No
Schematic Reference: Door Lock/Indicator Schematics
Connector End View Reference: Vehicle Access Connector End Views
DEFINITION: One or all 3 of the passenger door lock actuators do not operate, or, the front passenger door lock switch does not operate.
1
Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?
Go to Step 2
Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2
Verify that the Power Door Locks Inoperative - Passenger Door fault is present.
Do the door locks operate as described in Power Door Locks Description and Operation ?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Go to Step 3
3
Are all 3 of the passenger doors locks inoperative from both door lock switches?
Go to Step 10
Go to Step 4
4
Install a scan tool.
Close all of the vehicle doors.
With the scan tool, observe the Right Front (RF) Door Lock Switch parameter in the Data Display, Inputs list of the body control module (BCM).
Operate the front passenger door lock switch to both the LOCK and UNLOCK positions.
Did the parameter change to both the LOCK and UNLOCK states?
Go to Step 7
Go to Step 5
5
Important: If the 3-amp fuse of the jumper wire opens when the jumper wire is connected, test the appropriate signal circuit for a short to battery positive voltage.
Disconnect the harness connector of the front passenger door lock switch.
Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the lock switch lock signal circuit of the harness connector and a ground.
Observe the RF Door Lock Switch parameter.
Connect the 3-amp fused jumper wire between the lock switch unlock signal circuit of the harness connector and a ground.
Observe the RF Door Lock Switch parameter.
Did the Scan Tool parameter change to the both the LOCK and UNLOCK states?
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 8
6
Connect the 3-amp fused jumper wire between the lock switch lock signal circuit and the ground circuit of the harness connector while observing the appropriate Scan Tool parameter.
Did the Scan Tool parameter change to the LOCK state?
Go to Step 11
Go to Step 14
7
Disconnect the harness connector of the inoperative door lock actuator.
Connect a test lamp between the door lock actuator lock control circuit and the door lock actuator unlock control circuit of the harness connector.
Operate the front passenger door lock switch to the LOCK and UNLOCK positions.
Did the test lamp illuminate in both positions?
Go to Step 13
Go to Step 9
8
Test the signal circuits of the front passenger door lock switch for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18
Go to Step 12
9
Test the lock control circuit of the inoperative door lock actuator for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18
Go to Step 10
10
Important: If all 3 passenger door locks are inoperative from both door lock switches, test the unlock control circuit between the splice and the BCM for an open.
Test the unlock control circuit of the inoperative door lock actuator for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18
Go to Step 12
11
Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the front passenger door lock switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18
Go to Step 15
12
Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18
Go to Step 16
13
Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the inoperative door lock actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 18
Go to Step 17
14
Repair the open ground circuit of the front passenger door lock switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 18
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15
Replace the front passenger door lock switch. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 18
--
16
Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 18
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17
Replace the inoperative door lock actuator. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Actuator Replacement
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 18
--
18
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK
Go to Step 2
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2004 chevy malibu driver and passenger door lock problems

The locks on your vehicle are electronically controlled by the BCM - body control module . The driver an passenger door switche's are input's to the BCM . Do you know anything about automotive electronic's ? anti theft alarm remote, could this be part of the problem , No it's just a key less entry remote , nothing to do with the anti-theft .
Door Lock System Components
The Power Door Lock System consists of the following components:
• Body control module (BCM)
• Driver door lock switch
• Front passenger door lock switch
• Door lock actuators in each of the doors
• IBCM (PWR) 15-amp fuse

Door Lock System Controls
The Power Door Lock System is controlled by the body control module (BCM) and can be activated by any one of the following:
• A door lock switch Lock or Unlock actuation
• A keyless entry transmitter actuation
• An automatic door lock actuation
• An automatic door unlock actuation
• A last door closed locking (LDCL) actuation

Driver and Passenger Door Unlock Operation w/o Keyless Entry
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Your best bet , take your vehicle to a qualified repair shop ! Need special tool to diagnose .

Power Door Locks Inoperative

Install a scan tool.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
With a scan tool, observe the door lock switch parameter in the Doors data list.
Does the scan tool display Idle?
YES - Go to Step 4
NO - Go to Step 8
4
Activate the driver door lock switch to the LOCK and UNLOCK positions.
Does the scan tool display Idle?
YES - Go to Step 9
NO - Go to Step 5
5
Activate the front passenger door lock switch to the LOCK and UNLOCK positions.
Does the scan tool display Idle?
YES - Go to Step 9
NO - Go to Step 6
6
With a scan tool, observe the driver door lock actuator command and the passenger door lock actuator command parameters in the Doors data list.
Activate a door lock switch to the LOCK and UNLOCK positions.
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Synchronization
When
Key buttons operated repeatedly while vehicle out of range and system becomes inoperative.
How
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Programming
When
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NOTE: A maximum of 4 keys can be programmed.
How - Golf/Bora
98MY
Keys can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment.
NOTE: A maximum of 4 keys can be programmed.
How - Golf/Bora 99MY


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