Pontiac Firebird 1967-2002 Birds of a feather flock together

Door Lock Problems

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:44 PM
  #1  
ApolloKnight's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Tampa, Fl
Default Door Lock Problems

With a one off subject, searching didn't do much good.


Well, when I bought the car, the drivers side power lock [the white part] was missing. But, the passenger side was still fine, and locked when you press the button.

Since I rarely take anyone, the passenger side usually stayed locked. Well, after hunting and hunting, I finally came across the drivers side lock module, the entire piece that bolts to the door.

After awhile of getting all the rods connected, I finally connected it, and pressed the button. Nothing. On either side.

At first, I'm thinking I put something on backwards, or something of a sort.
Checked everything, checked the fuses. I'm puzzled by what I see. I pulled the 15a fuse for ''Pwr Accy'' and it was indeed blown. So, I disconnect the drivers side, pop the new fuse in, and push the button. Nothing on the passenger side.

So after removing the passenger door panel and such, I pull off the connector and stick a meter on it. Its reading nothing.

I traced all the wires I can find, and I can't find anything that is freyd/smashed/shorted/etc.

What might it be?

Cliffnotes: Power locks not working on either side, after replacing drivers side.
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 04:15 PM
  #2  
joedabbs2001's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Rector, AR.
Default

Do you have keyless entry? Will they lock and unlock with that? Have you cleaned the conectors on the fittings on the drivers side? Look in your manual and ensure that the accy fuse is the one that controls the locks.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:42 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE