Power Door Locks Lock Then Unlock

Using either my alarm remote or the central locking button both of the door locks on my 88 will lock but then they immediately unlock.

Power door locks lock then unlock.

It s like it thinks one of the doors is open maybe. Use the hook to press down on either the unlock button or the window s down button whichever is within reach. However if no buttons are pressed for 30 60 seconds all locks work again for the first couple unlocks locks. Maneuver the hook to the console that houses the controls for the power windows and locks.

You should see the voltage polarity toggle with each switch activation. Oh some cars that have electric locking systems have a sensor in the driver side door lock so when you push the lock down on the driver door it makes all the doors lock so if this sensor is malfunctioning it can cause the doors to lock and unlock unexpectedly i ve had this happen before what you can do and this can be done at home though it is easier to have a dealer do it i d do it myself what you can do is take the door apart and either remover the sensor from the lock. Power door locks lock then unlock. Since the doors unlock that tells you that the wiring all the way from door lock relays in the left ip electrical center to the door lock actuators is a ok.

Then use your test light or digital meter to check for power and ground at the connector when you operate the lock unlock switch. The order of succession in freezing is always. The window down button will not work for all cars as most require the key be in the on position for windows to operate. Each one gets stuck freezes in succession after 2 to 3 lock and unlocks.

The body controller is a computer in your car. Because both door lock switches have the same problem and work in unlock mode it is also unlikely to be a switch problem. The only way the locks will stay locked is if i manually turn the lock knob on the doors. The drivers side front drivers side rear passenger side front passenger side rear.

Unplug the door lock actuator electrical connector.